‘You can make any meal into a sandwich and any sandwich into a meal’ Let’s make sandwiches interesting again…. The Vietnamese Banh Mi is one of most complex and tasty sandwiches I have ever eaten. Typically made with chicken or pork, tempeh makes for a great substitute being a complete protein and having a meaty …
“As you move through this life and this world, you change things slightly; you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life-and travel-leaves marks on you. Most of the time; those marks-on your body or on your heart-are beautiful. Often, though, they-hurt” This quote is in honour of the late Anthony Bourdain, whose birthday …
‘Ayurveda does not preach some staid chastity or morality of abstinence that prevents you from, enjoying this world and it’s pleasures while you are journeying through it. Ayurveda actually validates it by recognizing it as a rooted instinct that needs expression – a healthy one’ For the last month, I have been interning as a …
‘What nicer thing can you do for someone than make them breakfast?’ This is a high protein, low fat, high fibre, nutrient dense breakfast. You can vary the filling and spices, just like an egg omelette and serve it with sides. The turmeric not only provides antioxidants but also the colour of an omelette and …
‘The smell and taste of things remain poised a long time, like souls, ready to remind us…’ I am immediately comforted by anything that has the fragrance of cardamom. This is not surprising, as Cardamom has a sweet and soothing aroma. It is a natural calmative, helping to settle the nervous system, as well as …
‘A healthy outside, starts from a healthy inside’ Basil seeds have been used for thousands of years, with this king of super foods having been revered for its health promoting properties. Most people know about Chia but haven’t heard of basil seeds. They are more widely used in India, China, Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine in …
‘La cucina piccolo fal la casa grande (A small kitchen makes the house big)’ This recipe is a wonderfully simple, vegetable forward pasta sauce. It was featured in Stanley Tucci’s new CNN series, searching for Italy, where he calls it, Penne alla Salsa Maria, after the neighbour who taught his mum the recipe. The recipe …
‘Today is a good day to eat cake for breakfast’ For Italians breakfast tends to be the smallest meal of the day and the sweetest. Breakfast is really only something to be had with coffee, so a biscotti alone would do. For this dish, I wanted to male Mr B something that was sweet but …
‘The smell of good bread baking, like the sound of lightly flowing water, is indescribable in its evocation of innocence and delight’ I was recently advised to give up Gluten. There are lots of Gluten Free products on the market these days, so this has definitely become more common place. The gluten is normally replaced …
‘Life is salty, but love is sweet. I hope you enjoy this treat’ Apologies that I have been MIA, I have been a little under the weather since returning from London. Here is one of the recipes I developed for my sister-in-law’s 4pm snacking, whilst I was there. This is a bar full of ingredients …
