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Honey Lemon Cake (Gluten Free)

By , August 28, 2021

‘The smell and taste of things remain poised a long time, like souls, ready to remind us…’  This is a beautiful moist gluten free cake from Nik Sharma of a brown table. It is a beautiful blog and there is always an interesting culinary twist to be inspired by. This cake caught my eye due

Lime Mousse (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , July 31, 2021

This is taken from Divya Alter’s summer recipes. It’s a sweet-sour, creamy and refreshing and more nourishing than ice cream.  The cashews make for a rich dessert so you don’t need much to feel satiated. That did not stop Mr. B from having two. The balance of sweet and sour is perfect. I reduced the

Lentil and Rice Waffles (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , July 17, 2021

“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

Tempeh Banh Mi (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , July 10, 2021

‘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

Buckwheat Cake (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , June 12, 2021

‘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

High Protein, Lentil Omelette (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , May 29, 2021

‘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

Cardamom and Golden Raisin Scones (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

By , May 23, 2021

‘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

Tuscan Pasta Sauce (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , May 2, 2021

‘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

Saffron Risotto with sunflower seed parmesan (Vegan, GF)

By , March 13, 2021

‘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

Grounding Spiced Oatmeal and Raisin Cookies (GF, Vegan)

By , January 24, 2021

‘’When pure sincerity forms within, it is outwardly realized in other people’s hearts’ – Lao Tzu This cookie is a spiced version of an oatmeal and raisin cookie. I’m using golden raisins, cinnamon, turmeric, pepper, ginger and cardamom. The banana and almond butter act as a binder and give added richness and sweetness. It’s can