Sunday was freezing and I was feeling a little under the weather. However I had a date with my friend Carmen at West Town Farm. A predominantly cattle based farm using organic methods and situated just outside Exeter’s city boundaries in Ide. On this occasion the farm were putting on a bird watching walk whereRead 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
A week or so ago I opened my house up to 13 lovely like-minded foodies for my latest Tara’s Busy Kitchen Presents pop up. My fifth afternoon tea event presenting the wonderfully abundant produce that we have in the south west and in particular, Devon. Styled to perfection using my vintage china collection alongside someRead more
I started the week as I meant it to go on. I had invited my friend Emma over for pancakes again.You might remember she came last week too. This time using some delicious Acai powder from Indigo Herbs. I think we might have started a Monday pancake club because she is coming next week too!Read 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
MATCHA, MATCHA, MATCHA I can’t get enough of Matcha Green Tea right now. I am drinking Matcha lattes, smoothies and eating it in cakes, pancakes and even porridge. I love the way it turns everything it graces to a wonderful Kermit The Frog green, not to mention the numerous health benefits. FRIENDS Where would weRead more
It’s been a week of friends and Monday started off with a BANG! My gorgeous friend Emma came for breakfast and I made OMGTEA Matcha Green Tea pancakes. Emma provided the most wonderful juices that she picked up on route to “Tara’s Busy Kitchen”. What an angel! Tuesday night is Zumba night for me. IRead more
I don’t know if you have noticed but I have gone a little Matcha Green Tea crazy of late. I can’t get enough of the stuff. I love tea of any kind and drink gallons of the stuff but I am new to Matcha. Not only is it delicious but it has numerous health benefits.Read more
I was recently sent some Matcha Green Tea from OMGTEA. Having only tried matcha once before in the form of a latte I wanted to experiment a little. As I was with turmeric a few weeks ago, I guess I am a little late to the matcha party. Not because I didn’t want to tryRead more
We’ve been having some cracking sunshine here in Devon but near freezing temperatures. I’ve been trying to get out and about again this week, walking in and around my ballet activities. Unfortunately I was unwell at the beginning of the week so I was pretty much housebound for a few days. I hate being ill.Read more