‘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, …
‘’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 …
‘Let your spine be loose like seaweed’ This quote comes from Eoin Finn, a pro surfer who is talking about his recommended form in both surfing and yoga. It is common to think that in both of these art forms you need to hold your body in perfect forms. However, this rigidity can be harmful, …
‘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 …
‘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 …
‘A seed neither fears light nor darkness, but uses both to grow’ Seeds and nuts are something I try and integrate into almost every meal. They are high in protein, selenium, iron and omega-3 fatty acids. They support the immune system, your hormones, your heart and brain. Flax, chia, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, walnuts …
‘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 …
‘Live your life, by a compass, not a clock’ I love to travel to different places, to learn about new cultures, histories, language and food. For me food represents all of these things, and to understand the food, can give a deeper understanding of the culture. This pandemic has paused travel plans for most people, …
This is a classic Kenyan dish. It is fragrant, grounding and flavour packed. It’s filling, vegan and when combined with rice provides a complete protein. Black-eyed beans are a favourite of mine, as my grandma used to cook them in a deep tomato, onion gravy (recipe also on the blog), once a week. They are …
‘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 …
