Recipes
Running, calories and supershakes
I've been running again for the last 5 months, it's been so good to get back to it. I haven't run in years, because each of the 3 times in my life I've had a serious stretch of it, I've ended up with painful, swollen bursitis in both knees and barely able to walk, let...
Speed soup
Some speed soups can be thrown together from scratch. Others make use of leftovers and a little forward planning. But they all mean you can knock up a speed soup most days of the week.
Exotic treats – new recipes
Ever get into a rut with your recipes? When Erbology sent me a box of marvellous and unfamiliar things, I felt immediately inspired and came up with a canopy of exotic treats.
Nutmeg milk – nature’s soother
Nutmeg milk Nutmeg milk really is nature's soother. It helps calm digestion, ease pain and inflammation and can even help you sleep. It may also help protect your liver, improve your brain health and much more. What's more, nutmeg milk is easy to make, vegan-friendly...
Gravy!
When I discovered how to make gravy from arrowroot powder, I realised I’d hit on the perfect, simple, clear gravy recipe. And it take just a couple of minutes to make.
Guest blog: 5 Ways to Use Beans and Legumes
Beans and Legumes are perhaps one of the most perfect foods in the world. They’re high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, protein and are regularly enjoyed by some of the longest living populations on earth. But many people aren’t used to cooking with beans...
Sunflower Slaw
Sunflower slaw on a sunny day Sunflower slaw is another variation on coleslaw. One of my favourite foods - so I'm always coming up with new combinations. This year alone I've made: Kohl slaw - with purple kohlrabi Avo slaw - with guacamole instead of mayonnaise Warm...
It’s a wrap!
Move over sandwiches... for a lighter, tastier and healthier option, make a gluten-free wrap. I used to think wraps were just dry, stodgy and joyless. That's because when I first tried one it was bought from a supermarket. Then a delicious, moist wrap with marinated...
Cooking from scratch: why spend more time in the kitchen than you have to?
I encourage cooking from scratch where possible, for reasons of health and happiness. For some of you, time in the kitchen is a pleasure. I'm also aware that many of you find it a stress. Whether that's due to lack of time, confidence or interest, I understand where...
Exciting new pancake ideas!
There's nothing quite so satisfying as a pancake, so I eat them all year round. But still get excited about Shrove Tuesday about this time of year. I've long ago learnt that my digestion is sensitive to wheat, and indeed refined sugar, but that hasn't got in the way....
