Eating less meat has naturally evolved for us over the last year or two but I still like being able to have a choice of whether I eat it or not and still and love to celebrate seasonal veg. When I bought an organic veg box this week it inspired me to want to cook …
Dal for me is a staple during the week. It’s fast, tasty and if I’m looking for a meat-free meal it really checks all the boxes. I hope you’ll give it a try! Beetroot Dal with cumin and chilli (serves 2-3) 1 onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped Thumb length ginger, grated 350g beetroot, trimmed …
Raw carrot cake bites I never thought I’d say this but I believe Whitney Houston was right. “Children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way…” This rings true in so many ways but least not in how we teach our children to cook and look after themselves with food. A …
Beets n Roots Cafe There’s nothing like a bit of sunshine to check your comfort food intake, so this week was a perfect time for Beets n Roots, self-confessed vitality cafe, to launch their new summer menu. Located on Cotham Hill, I have always associated this spot with delicious, nutritious food as when I first moved to …
Falafel There was no specific reason why I wanted to go to Egypt….it was based on a feeling. I couldn’t explain it but the pull was great. So I booked it. When people asked me what I would be doing out there…I didn’t even know! I hadn’t checked the itinerary!! I was going with a …
Butternut Squash risotto About now you will find a bowl of pumpkin scoopings lurking in the fridge…..patiently waiting. But this year I went one better. I had a whole un-carved pumpkin acting as a trick or treating beacon, that did not receive any love. In light of my new attitudes and being kind to myself, …
Midweek Curry In a world where we are constantly aware of our levels of connectivity, it has never been easier to be disconnected. Seeking hotspots and gateways to the virtual world as we go about our everyday lives, can lead us to feel detached and oblivious to what is right in front of us. I …
Moong Dhal with courgettes I’ve got a new rule. When opportunities come knocking, I’m just gonna say yes! The cool thing with that is I don’t have to let my brain get involved….and here’s why. It totally means well, and is only trying to protect me, keep me safe and be logical by pointing out …
Pinkmans Bakery I recently found myself a baguette short of a picnic as I walked towards our destination it wasn’t looking good. As I passed Pinkmans Bakery I looked thru the window and hadn’t realised that they sold sourdoughs and baguettes. Score! As I went inside it was like being in a French bakery…with beautiful patisseries and …
Top 3 Fuss Free BBQ dishes Is it possible to loose yourself when you don’t even have any space? To feel free, available and unoccupied in family life these days can sometimes feel light years away. Finding space to do the things you did BC (before children!) certainly changes when you sign up for …
