I must spend at least as much time reading the food blogs of others as I do writing posts to feature here at feastwisely.com. In some ways the reading bit is more enjoyable than the writing. Not just because it requires less brain power but because my fellow foodies are a big source of inspiration. … Continue reading
When it comes to homemade Indian dinners I’m never content with just one dish. Usually I’ll spend a whole afternoon preparing an Indian feast, using every pot and pan in the kitchen (knowing my husband will happily wash up in return for a hearty meal). Until recently these feasts typically comprised a hero meat dish complimented … Continue reading
It’s been a while since I experimented with a homemade dip. Thankfully this week I was inspired to step beyond my kale pesto and tomato kasundi comfort zone. My inspiration came as I was finishing Brain Maker, a fascinating book about how gut microbes can protect your brain. It’s a relatively new area of science that’s just … Continue reading
I sit firmly in the no excuses camp when it comes to preparing as many meals as possible completely from scratch. I freeze batches of organic chicken stock, shun store bought sauerkraut for a homemade version and even mix my own spice blends – like Indian garam masala. Of course I appreciate that in today’s non-stop … Continue reading
When a friend asked me to prepare a pumpkin salad for a Thanksgiving dinner I felt I’d gotten away lightly. If the request had involved turkey or ham I would’ve been worried. I mean how difficult can a pumpkin salad be? It wasn’t complexity that got the better of me but rather indecisiveness. After browsing through … Continue reading
