‘Whenever the brain and heart fight, it’s always the liver that suffers’ The liver deserves some glory. At more than 3lbs, the liver is the size of a football and the human body’s second largest organ, behind the skin. It holds up to 13% of the bodies blood supply and is a star player in …
“Can’t get out of bed….please send help….or waffles. Actually just send waffles” This is a recipe inspired by the waffle we would make for brunch service at Divya’s Kitchen. It was made of lentil flour (freshly milled in the in-house mill, by yours truly) and rice flour (also freshly milled), freshly made buttermilk to name …
‘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 …
‘Balance is not something you find, it’s something you cultivate’ This is a great dish, balanced between the sweet cooling coconut rice and the spicy sambal tofu. It will transport you to Indonesia where Sambal originates from. It doesn’t take long to make, as you can stir fry the tofu as you are cooking the …
“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 …
‘The belly rules the mind’ This is a great week-day dish, made in less than 15 minutes. It’s also a good way to get veggies onto your family plate or use up leftover veggies in the fridge. The tempeh supplies 50g of protein in just those 8oz, with extra protein coming from the edamame too. …
‘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 …
‘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 …
‘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 …
‘Did you know that an ounce of Saffron is almost the same as an ounce of gold?!, I’d take Saffron any day’ This is a great recipe from Food Future Institute. I personally love the use of saffron for the vibrant colour, delicate fragrance and amazing health benefits. Saffron is a spice derived from the …
