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Red Lentil, Roasted Pumpkin and Spinach Soup (GF, V)

By , October 3, 2022

‘Gourd vibes only’ Apologies for the delayed blog. We moved house to be closer to nature, both for the balance of my own temperament and my little one’s development. Moving house and ‘starting again’ is no small feat, throw in an under one and it can be somewhat hectic and overwhelming. When life starts to

Sweet Soothing Masala (GF, V)

By , September 18, 2022

‘She said nothing with her voice and everything with the way she cared for you.’  It only made sense this week to feature a recipe with cardamom in it, after the beautifully written interview my dear friend Kate Ray from soft leaves wrote about my culinary journey and relationship with cardamom. To read the full

Butter Bean Puree with Dukkah (GF, V)

By , August 28, 2022

‘I’d rather have a cupboard full of herbs than a closet full of heels’ This dish was inspired by my friend Kim. Literally one of the nicest people I have met. She mentioned using canned butter beans to make puree, how much time it saved and how tasty it was, and I was won over.

Tofu Nuggets (GF, V)

By , August 21, 2022

‘The mind is like Tofu; it tastes like whatever you marinate it in’.  This is an extremely simple recipe, to be used as a teether, a protein rich food and a crouton for adult meals, it’s a nice staple as it is simple to prepare and can be used in many ways.  I made this

Ayurvedic Apple Sauce (GF)

By , July 16, 2022

‘’Surely the apple is the noblest of fruits’ This apple sauce is divine and according to my sister-in-law, tastes like Christmas Apple Custard. I made it originally to mix with baby oatmeal for my son but now it is in high demand across the household.  Not only is it healthy and tasty, but as with

Courgette Pancake (GF)

By , July 10, 2022

‘Food is our common ground, our universal language’ Feeding is an important part of my son, Matteo day. He likes discovering new textures and tastes and seems to like most everything he eats, at least so far. He is a very social being, as kids go and loves to eat with other people at the

Leek, Pea and Courgette stew/soup (GF, Vegan)

By , July 2, 2022

‘We may think we are nurturing our garden but of course it is our garden that is nurturing us’ I love summer vegetables; I taste a lot of sweetness in them when they are in season. Leeks, courgettes, celery, peas. It brings forward the sweetness of the summer. This dish really utilises those veggies and

Ayurvedic Gatorade (GF, Vegan)

By , June 25, 2022

‘This drink is not just a want but a need’ This drink is called Ayurvedic Gatorade by Divya Alter, next to fresh coconut water this is one of the best electrolyte drinks you can have, hydrating you down to a cellular level.  Citrus also ignites Agni in the summer, which can get depleted and fatigued

Gunpowder Potatoes (GF, Vegan)

By , June 18, 2022

‘Not all of us can be a truffle. Most of us are potatoes, and that is a very good thing’ – Massimo Bottura These potatoes pack a powerful punch. They are a side dish but are also the star of the show. I served them with a marinated tofu steak for half the family, whilst

Strawberry Basil Cooler

By , June 12, 2022

‘A word of encouragement, is as refreshing as a cool drink, on a hot summers day’ I was talking to a dietician recently about how to increase the iron in my diet (essential for breastfeeding) and she mentioned how important it was to take a look at your vitamin C intake. This is because foods