On a recent trip back to Yorkshire for my sister’s wedding I was lucky enough to spend a day in the kitchen with one of the best Gujarati chefs in England. Or at least that’s what me and my husband think. Who was it? Not a celebrity chef nor even a professional chef, but my … Continue reading
When it comes to learning from by the experts it’s true that our grandmas, or nonnas, are up there with the best professional chefs. At least that’s what I’ve come to appreciate after watching every inspiring episode of ‘Jamie Oliver and The Nonnas‘. In the show he tours Italy in search of some of the … Continue reading
I’ve often thought about what stands between my love of food and going vegan. Really it’s just one thing – milk, cheese and yoghurt. Some of my favourite foodie pleasures are simple ones that involve dairy – like milk in my coffee, cheesy pizzas and yoghurt based ‘nice-cream’. So, despite being happily vegetarian I’m unlikely … Continue reading
Aloo Gobi is one of my favourite ways to feast on cauliflower. It’s an Indian vegan/vegetarian dish that’s quick and easy to make and packed with flavour. Flavour that comes from a few simple spices and a little desiccated coconut. Aloo Gobi is traditionally made with cauliflower and potatoes. But after my first few attempts … Continue reading
Is your New Year detox in full swing? Perhaps you’re trying hard to start 2019 by avoiding all things naughty and hoping to lose a few kilos in the process. I say trying because giving up things that taste great is never easy. Yes, most detox regimes can feel like deprivation – as it’s challenging … Continue reading
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
