I have done a lot of baking with tea recently. I think my love of a good old cup of char is making me branch out into baking with it. I’m always looking for ways of incorporating the comforting flavour of tea into healthy treats. This recipe fits the criteria with the use of IndigoRead more
I recently discovered The Black Farmer cheddar cheese. A deliciously creamy yet mature cheddar with the right amount of zing and not too crumbly. I had a friend coming for lunch and a load of Shillingford Organic beetroot in my fridge so decided on combining the two. I figured the earthiness of the beets alongsideRead more
For those of you unsure what gremolata is it’s a fabulous condiment that is made with lots of fresh, zingy flavours. A classic gremolata is made with lemon zest, garlic and parsley but mine has the addition of a little spicy kick.. red chilli. Obviously leave this out if you don’t like the heat. ThisRead more
I have made shakshuka many times before but never have I added spiralized vegetables. The idea came to me when I was sent a GEFU spiral slicer from Steamer Trading. They asked me to get involved in their healthy eating promotion for the New Year. I adore shakshuka. A simple dish to prepare that hitsRead more
My matcha love continues with this delicious and satisfying porridge. I love the way matcha turns everything it graces with that wonderfully green hue. It’s a vision of beauty first thing in the morning! Obviously there are numerous health benefits too that I have written about in previous matcha recipe posts. Matcha can boost energyRead more
HECK! Kindly asked me to sample some of their new vegetarian and vegan products recently. Of course I jumped at the chance. The “Super Greens” quinoa bites and Thai bites sounded divine and who could pass up a delicious veggie burger. Especially when they are infused with goats cheese!? HECK’s new range of veggie burgers,Read more
Taking inspiration from my local farmers market here in Devon and using Asian ideas and flavours, I wanted to create some bright flavours to nudge my senses awake in the cold dark month of January. As you can imagine, my local farmers market is still very much in its roots and pumpkin phase with itRead more
I am not one for fad diets. I like what I like and I eat what I want in moderation. Thankfully for me and my waistline I like my fruit and veggies plus I exercise a lot. I walk everywhere and teach ballet for a living so that keeps me fit and healthy. This allowsRead more
A great breakfast, brunch or lunch recipe that uses up those odds and ends lurking in your fridge. I made this recipe when I came across a jar of Moustards Spiced Orange whole grain mustard just before Christmas. I wanted to create something tasty that would use the mustard in a way many people mightRead more
At this time of year I always have an abundance of cheese and I look for non-heavy dishes to create. This recipe has been adapted slightly from Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa. One of my foodie heroines. She always has plenty of tasty foodie ideas and is an inspiration in the kitchen. This recipe usesRead more