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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

Cashew Coconut Laddus (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , May 8, 2021

‘There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hours dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea’ This is a great snack that will keep you full from teatime till supper time, as it’s high in fibre, protein and releases energy slowly. It is also nutrient dense, with copper, potassium and magnesium from

Sesame Tahini Oat Cookies (Vegan, GF)

By , March 6, 2021

‘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

Kudzu-Apple Sauce

By , January 30, 2021

‘Sometimes the questions are complicated, and the answers are simple.’ As I come to the end of culinary school (signal, wistful sigh), I started thinking about all the new ingredients and information I have learnt and what new recipes I will be integrating into my day to day. Kudzu or Kuzu as it is known,

Beetroot tartar (Vegan, GF)

By , January 10, 2021

‘At birth we are red-faced, round, intense, pure. The crimson fire of universal consciousness burns in us. Gradually, however, we are devoured by our parents, gulped by schools, chewed up by peers, swallowed by social institutions, wolfed by bad habits, and gnawed by age; and by that time we have been digested, cow style, in

Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Soup (Vegan, Gluten Free)

By , December 20, 2020

‘A well spent day brings happy sleep’ – Leonardo da Vinci This is a soup that I love to have when I get home in the evening. It is easy on the digestion, satiating and promotes a good night’s sleep.  Pumpkins have long been used as a natural sedative, due to the relatively high content

Kaya (Sweet Potato Coconut Custard) – Vegan, GF

By , November 28, 2020

‘Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom’ This is a vegan version of an Asian coconut jam, typically had for breakfast in Singapore and Malaysia. It is normally made with eggs, sugar and pandan leaves, served on toast slathered in salted butter

Maple Glazed Pumpkin Donuts (Vegan)

By , November 14, 2020

‘As you ramble on through life, whatever be your goal, keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole’ With fall in the air, pumpkins are abundant. They are perfect for the autumn as they are grounding and nutritive. They contain high levels of beta carotene, vitamin C, E and tryptophan. Tryptophan helps

Banana and Chocolate Swirl (Vegan)

By , November 7, 2020

‘A little bit of sweetness can drown out a whole lot of bitterness’ Is there anything better than the combination of the banana and chocolate?  It’s a classic on the BBQ, makes a wonderful milkshake and a sumptuous banana bread. This banana bread is vegan. The banana and milk supply the moisture, the flour acts

‘Just egg’ frittata

By , October 24, 2020

‘A good breakfast is a start of a good day’ This is a great vegan substitute for eggs. I was inspired to make this, after using the ‘just egg’ product that can be found in your local supermarket. It is made using an ancient Indian method of grinding whole mung beans. I love the product,