Beetroot and Goats Cheese Soup
Oh I do love a bit of beetroot, with its delicious earthy taste. Leave me alone with a plateful and I’ll literally snaffle it up within seconds. And as luck would have it it’s currently in season....
View ArticleEasy berry frozen yogurt
Simple frozen yogurt, using some lovely seasonal berries. Click ‘more’ for the recipe. I used an ice cream machine for this one, 1 punnet of seasonal berries (around 350g), washed and whizzed to a...
View ArticleLast of the summer veg
I love all the colours of summer, especially when in the form of gorgeous fruit and veg. These tomatoes are some of my Mum’s homegrown beauties, the very last of the season. So vivid and totally...
View ArticleBircher Muesli
At this time of year my go-to breakfast is porridge, usually with a honey and a sprinkling of seeds on top. But when I fancy a change I like to make up a big batch of whoesome Bircher Muesli. There...
View ArticleThe benefits of eating with the seasons
Our ancestors had no choice but to be seasonal eaters. From their fruit and vegetables to their meat and fish, they were limited to what they could grow and rear from season to season. To carry them...
View ArticleDate and walnut bites
I’ve been feeling a bit under the weather recently so I’ve turned my attention to getting my health in order, filling up on lots of wholesome, natural food and taking lots of nice long walks on the...
View ArticlePurple Sprouting Broccoli
My seasonal favourite this month is Purple Sprouting Broccoli, and I’ve been merrily scoffing it in a wide variety of dishes recently from a cashew nut and sesame soba noodle stir fry to serving it...
View ArticleA soothing sip for colds and flu
If you’re suffering from a cold then I’ve got just the thing to pep you right up. This infusion is so simple to make and includes a huge kick of ginger, a squeeze of fresh lemon and a good spoonful of...
View ArticleMaple roasted fennel with smoked mackerel and apple
When I’m working at home it’s all too easy for me to turn into the queen of procrastination. Endless cups of tea, a few loads of washing, a bit of sock pairing and anything else that’s got nothing to...
View ArticleSuperfood Christmas Magazine
Back in late summer I was commissioned by the Guild of Master Craftsmen to do the photography for their Superfood Christmas Magazine (yup, shooting Christmas images in the summer – the strange life of...
View ArticleSpicy Bean Burgers
I’m guilty of eating a little too much meat sometimes and when I want to lighten up mealtimes I always find beans make a nutritious, cheap and versatile option. This recipe is really quick to prepare...
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