A simple Ayurvedic recipe for balancing digestion Bitter foods are often the most neglected taste in modern cooking, yet in Ayurveda the bitter taste is deeply valued for its cleansing and balancing qualities. Foods like Bitter Melon (also known as karela) help clear excess heat, support the liver, and stimulate digestion. Bitter melon’s sharp flavor …
‘Warm food provides both physical and emotional solace’ This chickpea and kale stew is designed as a warming, nourishing dish that supports digestion while providing steady, sustained energy. It is one of my grandmothers recipes, where I switched out the spinach for kale as that is what I picked up at the farmers market. Chickpeas …
There is something quietly luxurious about beetroot. Earthy, jewel-toned, and naturally sweet, it carries the essence of the soil it grows in. In this simple salad, roasted beetroot is paired with young, creamy feta—an interplay of depth and lightness that feels both nourishing and indulgent. From an Ayurvedic perspective, beetroot is deeply grounding. Its sweet …
‘Diets trend and go, but nature’s own seasonal bounty endures – rooted in the cycles of resilience, nutrition and the science of adaptation’. Every year in December we have the Fiddleheads Cooking Studio’s last quarterly meeting. We make various dishes for potluck and share a table. It is a lovely way to represent ourselves in …
‘What the world needs now is love sweet love’ This is a lovely soup comforting soup with layers of umami. It is another delicious recipe from ‘Healthy High Protein’ by Dr Rupy Aujila. It calls for tahini and miso, which gives a wonderful depth to the flavour. Chinese cooking uses a sesame paste, so if …
‘Be like seeds, do not see dirt thrown at you as your enemy, but as ground to grow’ This is a unique recipe I found in ‘the Korean vegan’ cookbook. It is a recipe she found on her favourite Korean sitcom, which reminded her how much she liked sprouts. I love the way Korean cuisine …
Mr B loves this dip, so I thought I would make a healthy version for him. The walnuts add protein and phytonutrients, the peppers antioxidants. It is packed with plenty of flavour and can be used as a dip, a topping or marinade. There are lots of protein additions that complement this dish also, a …
The humble chickpea certainly packs above its weight in nutrition given its size. This is a wonderful snack that can be added to any dish to boost your protein and fibre. You can eat it alone as a snack or add it as protein on a texture contrast. You can vary the spicing, think, salt …
‘Every dish I cooked exhumed a memory. Every scent and taste brought me back for a moment to an unravaged home’ I found some beautiful freshly made tofu at the Larchmont Farmers Market this weekend from Great Joy Family Farm. It reminded me of my time in Singapore where I used to taste it most …
‘Seaweed is a natural purifier, acting like a Brita filter for the ocean’ The advantage of including sea vegetables in your diet is immense, they are some of the most nutritious foods you can eat. Sea vegetables boast elevated levels of minerals like iron, calcium, iodine and are high in protein. Due to not needing …
