Oh how I love to live in the moment – and what a moment this time of year is. The wonderful scent of elderflowers is in the air and they are at their best to make Elderflower Champagne. Only 8 heads are required in this tried and tested (very old) recipe. If you can doContinue reading “Live in the moment – make elderflower champagne!”
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Mango & Avocado Salsa
I can’t get enough of this salsa! I first tasted it on a ‘Safari Supper’ at a neighbours house in our village – she served it with salmon steaks. Since she gave me the recipe I have slightly adapted it and served it up on top of toast and with a jacket potato! It’s aContinue reading “Mango & Avocado Salsa”
January Gin
Well at last dry January is almost over… and so far I can’t say that I’ve felt any benefit whatsoever. My husband has managed to stay awake at night time and so he doesn’t miss the last 10 minutes of every tv programme ; ) but that’s about the only benefit we’ve found. I feltContinue reading “January Gin”
Roasted Sprouts
Love ’em or hate ’em there is no escaping the Brussels Sprout at this time of the year. In actual fact, I always find they are not as bad as I remember and think we should have them more often. When you look at the nutritional facts there is a lot to be said forContinue reading “Roasted Sprouts”
Festive Couscous
I was inspired by Nigella Lawson for this recipe. Anything that looks like rice gets a massive thumbs down in our household as my husband thinks it tastes like gravel. So with rice and particularly couscous I have to work very hard with the flavours. And … he also finds pomegranate ‘over-rated pips’! As theseContinue reading “Festive Couscous”
Moroccan Carrot Salad
Carrots are very good for you. The contain beta carotene which is converted into vitamin A in the body and this is most excellent for your eyes and for your immunity. So lets get crunching.. INGREDIENTS 1 pound carrots, coarsely grated (about 4 cups) 1/4 cup vegetable oil or extra-virgin olive oil 3 to 4Continue reading “Moroccan Carrot Salad”
Date and Walnut Cake
This is a super-moist and sweet loaf, ideal with a cuppa in the afternoon… Ingredients Serves: 10 200 g (7 oz) stoned dried dates, chopped 30 g (1 oz) unsalted butter 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 240 ml (8 fl oz) boiling water 140 g (5 oz) light muscovado sugar 2 eggs 280 g (10 oz)Continue reading “Date and Walnut Cake”
Nearly Saag Paneer
I was inspired on a recent meal out to 8848 in Stamford – I had a Saag Paneer – a curry made from spinach with bits of cheese in it. I have had the dish before but the cheese in this version reminded me of haloumi as it had been grilled before being added toContinue reading “Nearly Saag Paneer”
Chickpea and Mushroom Burger Recipe
For a healthy alternative to the beef burger, why not try these? This is my own version of a BBC Good Food recipe – a bit more tangy with the Ras El Hanout and spices and more ‘meaty’ texture with the addition of the aubergine. Ingredients (makes about 6 burgers) 2 tblsp olive oil 1Continue reading “Chickpea and Mushroom Burger Recipe”
Cure that Cold
It is true that you are what you eat – this is one of the principles of Ayurveda – yogas sister therapy. When you feel yourself going downhill with cold and flu symptoms pay particular care to what you eat. Orange juice will help you by providing vitamin C – this will boost your immuneContinue reading “Cure that Cold”