Food is medicine. Probably the best and most powerful ally you have. You eat a few times a day, every day of your life. So the quality of that food and the energy it comes with will dictate the quality of your health. Organic is really important, not only for flavour but also, for the… Read More
A pea, a stick, a piece of cloth, a small coin (originally a silver sixpence) and a ring. Each item, when received in the slice, carried a meaning to the person concerned
The idea of cooking lettuce may seem strange but hold your nerve and you will be enchanted with the result. You can char the leaves on a griddle pan or on a barbeque. A nice stiff, crunchy variety like cos works best or go for the delightfully tangy bite of chicory leaves if you prefer… Read More
This light as air cake made with wholemeal flour and the health and beauty enhancing goodness of spelt and almonds is a real treat.
This is the Traditional French version of ‘King Cake’ that is served on Jan 6th to celebrate the Feast of The Three Kings – The Epiphany. This particular recipe is from Trish Deseine’s French Kitchen cookbook that I have used very successfully over many years. There are plenty of other versions to be found such… Read More
Homemade Hummus This Lebanese, vegetarian spread based on chickpeas is very popular. Perfect for some toast, blinis or filling baked potatoes, it is relatively easy to prepare. There is pretty much no substitute for making your own. Fresh peeled garlic when crushed with the flat of a knife releases the oil of the garlic… Read More
Lentils Steak You’re wondering what to do with those leftover lentils in the pack. You know the ones, the ones that would just make too much in your last dish so you left them out and know you have that orphan amount sitting there for the last two months that nobody wants – just begging you… Read More
Basic Veggie Burger This is the on- hand all- year-round, quick veggie burger mix. Feel free to experiment and use whatever you have on hand. You can make couscous instead of chickpeas and add it to your mix or use any ready-to-go can of lentils or beans. The one thing we recommend is get in… Read More
Persillade Persillade in its simplest form is a compound of lemon, olive oil, garlic and parsley. However there is a version where you combine coriander and mint with the parsley to produce a wonderfully fragrant and flavoursome sauce that will lift burgers, especially lamb burgers or dolloped onto kebabs, amazing with fish grilled, baked or… Read More
Green Easter Salad This is a very easy, tasty and satisfyingly munchy salad. It is a light, fresh and zingy accompaniment to your Easter lamb with the combination of mint and lemon in the mix. All the fresh produce is available from our organic farmers and we have any of the seeds and oils you… Read More