Love it or hate it? If you are in the UK, you could be forgiven for thinking that I am talking about Marmite! Of course writing that has just given me a new food idea! Anyway, tofu is one of those foods that vegans tend to love, vegetarians eat when they need to, and everyone else gives it a wide…
A versatile and tasty method! If you’ve ever grown aubergines, you’ll know they have a habit of all ripening at once! After months of patiently watering, feeding and waiting, you’re suddenly wondering what to do with a kitchen full of glossy purple vegetables. Whether they’ve come from your greenhouse, your garden, the allotment or the local supermarket, this is one…
Barbecued chickpeas! Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones that surprise you the most. I genuinely can’t believe I’ve never made barbecued chickpeas before now! They are ridiculously easy, packed with flavour, and only need a handful of ingredients. Whether you’re looking for a quick side dish, a topping for salads and wraps, or just something a little different to…
Potatoes! Hello all! Spring is on the way! The weather is getting ‘slightly’ warmer and colour is popping up all over the garden and green areas! That said, apparently it will be 3c here tonight, so comforting foods are definitely still on the menu! If you are feeling a little indecisive about what to cook at this in-between time of…
Easy, comforting soup for mindful eating this season. Today is a genuinely unusual moment in the calendar. The Christian season of Lent and the Islamic month of Ramadan both began at the same time this year. These also coincide with the celebrations of Chinese New Year. Three major cultural and faith moments overlapping at once is not something that happens…
Saturday 25th January! Hello! I am well aware it is only Wednesday, but this is your advance notice to get prepared for the weekend! With the cold, wet and dreary weather, and having passed the alleged most depressing day of the year (Blue Monday), what better thing to do than to plan a fabulous weekend special meal! Make a list,…
Lentil & Nut Loaf! Hello again! I know I often say this, but time really is flying along! I’ve had such a busy week, and if you have children, no doubt you’ve had a week of seasonal Halloween and firework activities and are trying to get a bit of normality back this week before all the chaos starts again in…
Warming foods! This week has been all about soups, slow cooker meals and hot comforting food! I am still loving my vegetable box delivery and this week, when I saw loads of red peppers and several aubergines, I knew I had to make a new dolma recipe. I decided to have a little experiment (when do I not) and see…
Autumn Vibes! Well, I would say Autumn is well and truly here! The garden is full of orange, yellow, red and gold leaves, with the trees a colourful sight with a few green leaves interspersed on the slowly emptying branches. The evenings are already drawing in – and remember for the UK, Europe and a few other locations, the clocks…
