When it comes to kitchen accessories I’ve learnt the hard way to invest in top quality items, rather than cheap throwaways. A good example was my long overdue Le Creuset cast iron pot, the successor to several mediocre casserole pots. The price was eye watering at the time but years later I’m happy – you could say that … Continue reading
Chicken livers. They’re not everyone’s cup of tea. Offal meat more broadly is one of those ‘love or hate’ ingredients. A little like olives and anchovies. Of course I wouldn’t be writing this post if I wasn’t particularly fond of chicken livers. I am; especially when they come in the form of a homemade pate … Continue reading
I always buy chickpeas dried rather than tinned because they seem to taste better when you soak and cook them yourself. This does mean I’m missing out on the ‘chickpea juice egg replacer’ that’s getting lots of attention (Google ‘chickpea juice recipes’). The other downside is that I can’t spontaneously whip up a batch of hummus, … Continue reading
We’ve all heard about the benefits of eating fish. The Japanese diet for example is especially rich in fish, and at the same time Japan holds the title of the world’s highest longest life expectancy (84 years). I’m sure their diet must be a contributing factor. When it comes to choosing between types of fish a … Continue reading
A couple of months ago I posted my first bread recipe. It came from the book ‘Going Paleo’ from Pete Evans. His Paleo bread, with almonds and eggs as the base, is packed with protein and healthy fats. Since then making a loaf of delicious grain free bread has been a weekly ritual – it’s become a … Continue reading
How I love bread. You’d say the same right? Last week my hubby persuaded me to watch a documentary about extreme bodybuilders. Bodybuilders with a diet restricted to pretty much eggs, turkey and broccoli. A diet that any reasonable person would struggle to handle for more than a couple of days. One guy said he missed bread … Continue reading
When it comes to dessert my soft spot is ice cream. So much so that I have little, if any, restraint when it comes to portion size. And there’s no question about it – my last meal would almost certainly be a big tub of ice cream. In recent years, in my quest to avoid added … Continue reading
