‘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 …
‘Gardening trains you to think ahead and care for other living organisms responsibly. Truly infinite are the life lessons this hobby has to offer.’ My father in law is an avid gardener. He is out in the garden every day. He carefully cultivates his own produce and eats it every day. He likes to tell …
‘Real cooking is more about following your heart than following a recipe’ Mr B loves a sweet greens salad, it is to do with the great variety of vegetables, protein add-in’s but most of all the spicy cashew dressing. The company recently posted the recipe on their Instagram account, noting it had too many ingredients …
‘If you focus only on the seeds of a watermelon, you miss the sweetness of the meat’ I’ve been buying a lot of watermelon to keep the family hydrated during the various heat waves we have had on both sides of the pond. My baby Matteo loves to use it as a teether, my mum …
‘’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 …
‘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 …
