As a child my mother called me a ‘good-eater’, because every meal ended with a spotlessly clean plate. Growing up I even had a reputation for being able to out-feast my uncles during our family Christmas Day feast. They would sit back in admiration as I’d be the one going back for second and third … Continue reading
As a child I read my treasured Roald Dahl book collection many times over. The same collection still sits on my bookcase 25 years on. Only recently, for the first time in years, did I dive back into the Roald Dahl archives. Inspired by gifting Fantastic Mr Fox to my niece I wrote a piece … Continue reading
I want to live to a ripe old age. Reaching centenarian status could be ambitious but 90 or even 85 will do just fine. But, for me at least, more important than the numbers of miles on the clock, is getting right to the end in good health – fully mobile, mentally sharp and free … Continue reading
Apparently it’s set to be one of 2018’s hottest food trends. It ticks the vegan, sugar free, gluten free and paleo boxes and is a trend I’m passionate about. ‘Root to stem’. Root to stem cooking is all about minimising food wastage and finding creative ways to use every single bit of a vegetable, rather … Continue reading
“Que Sera Sera”. As a small child these were the first non English words I learnt – thanks to a song my mother sang in her rocking chair to entice me to sleep. The phrase means ‘whatever will be will be’ and it came to mind this week when I was thinking about the new year. Looking … Continue reading
Until recently my red cabbage repertoire was limited to two recipes – one a conventional raw cabbage slaw and the other Jamie Oliver’s braised Christmas red cabbage. But after reading more about the health benefits of all things purple I wanted to find another way to use red (also called purple) cabbage. Hence my welcomed … Continue reading
Before diving into the recipe for this spice mix I thought it worth talking a little about one of the main ingredients – turmeric. Turmeric has been used for thousands of years for its medicinal properties. Perhaps that’s why it’s often called the ‘king of spices’ and is said to have ‘healing powers’. But what … Continue reading
