‘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. …
‘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 …
‘’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 …
‘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 …
‘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 …
‘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 …
‘Do not be afraid of simplicity’ This is a lentil soup that is made by Italian’s on New Year’s Day, but I have made it a staple in our household. It is simple to make but packed with flavour. This is because you put all the ingredients into one pot and make a vegetable stock …
Beluga or black lentils are also known as the caviar of lentils as they hold their shape well and so look like the fish equivalent. They are easy to digest and a great source of protein, iron and fibre. In the pursuit of as many non-heme sources of iron as possible, this is a staple …
‘I really love the taste of smoke, because it is so unexpected. Yet when you taste it, it’s sort of familiar and otherworldly at the same time. I guess that’s what I really like about what smoke does to food’ I saw a recipe for carrot and cardamom soup in the Covent Garden Soup cookbook …
‘Love doesn’t sit there like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; re-made every day, made new’. This is a lovely base recipe from Amy Chaplin’s whole food cooking every day. It is naturally gluten free and made of great satiating ingredients. I adapted it slightly to adjust to the ingredients I had …
