Houmous… or Hummus! Okay, so technically today (13th May 2026) is International Hummus Day – BUT knowing that the word ‘hummus’ literally translates to ‘chickpeas’ – I always choose the spelling ‘houmous’! This also seems to be the spelling favoured by most UK supermarkets. Now, before you disappear because you think houmous is not for you (yes, I still know…
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…
Blueberry Pie Day! If you are in the USA this may come of no surprise, but here in the UK blueberry pie is something you may not have heard of, let alone tried! Every year, 28th April (this year on Friday) marks National Blueberry Pie day! Well, I love blueberries and I love pie, so I thought absolutely we will…
