‘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 …
‘One kind word can warm three winter months’ This is a beautiful recipe for the winter. It is grounding due to the seed and nuts being used in place of grains and can be eaten warm or cold. It is rich in protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. It is a great recipe to batch, with …
‘A tavola non si invecchia’ – At the table with friends and family, you do not become old I thought I would mix it up a bit this week and give you one of Mr B’s family recipes rather than mine and my grandma’s. This recipe is for a famous cookie, made around the holidays, …
This is a simple recipe, full of protein, vitamins and minerals. It is a great kids or Mr. B snack, with an interesting contrast of sweet and savoury from the mix of the dates and the tahini/sesame seeds. The recipe is from @oliviathechef one of the most innovative chefs @iceculinary where I recently completed my …
Baked Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts with Pecan Maple Glaze and Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles ‘I can smell autumn dancing in the breeze. The sweet chill if pumpkin and crisp sunburnt leaves.’ Seasonal eating is a core principle in Ayurveda. Not only is it better for the environment to eat locally and seasonally but the foods …
‘Today me will live in the moment, unless it is unpleasant, in which case me will eat coooooookies’ – Cookie Monster These cookies are a great mid-morning snack. Made of tahini, sesame and oats, they are satiating and release healthy energy slowly. Tahini is the blended butter of sesame seeds. It can be dated back …
‘The problem with being an adult most of your life, is not having been a child long enough.’ This is a dish I made for my finals at culinary school. The idea was to be given a restricted list of ingredients and a limited amount of time and to come up with an entrée that …
‘Because we cannot scrub our inner body, we need to learn a few skills to help cleanse our tissues, organs and mind. This is the art of Ayurveda.’ Happy New Year from Plant to Table. Wishing you and yours love, light, laughter and good health in 2021. If you are ready to cleanse 2020, this …
‘Spice a dish with love and it pleases every palate’ – Plautus As the autumn starts to make it’s self known, we start to look for warmth and grounding in many places. In our cupboards with heavy knits and blankets. In our kitchen with heavier and warmer foods. In our spice rack with heating and …
‘One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well’ – Virginia Wolf This is a new grain and recipe to me. I learnt it in the health supportive program at the institute of culinary education. I hadn’t used Millet before, but this ancient grain has many health benefits and the …
