Just how good cucumbers are for you? I didn’t realise that they are so beneficial to us being high in vitamins C and K and also containing magnesium, potassium and manganese. These contribute to making our bones and heart healthyContinue reading “Did you know…?”
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Live in the moment – make elderflower champagne!
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 8Continue reading “Live in the moment – make elderflower champagne!”
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 itContinue 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 ofContinue reading “January Gin”
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 workContinue 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, coarselyContinue 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)Continue reading “Date and Walnut Cake”
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 withContinue reading “Chickpea and Mushroom Burger Recipe”
Lemon & Honey water – a healthy way to start your day
You may have heard that a lemon and honey drink in the morning works wonders for your health. This is because honey and lemon both contain powerful therapeutic properties – and mixing them together makes an excellent tonic to kickContinue reading “Lemon & Honey water – a healthy way to start your day”
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