Spring is in the air, which might seem an odd time to be writing about Winter, but what better time is there to reflect over what we have been eating over the last months? More and more evidence is gathering to support the Mediterranean diet for health and longevity, but there’s something in the mere mention of Mediterranean food … Read the full post
Making a quick lunch from your larder needn’t be a big deal. As a food fanatic it’s easy to fall into the trap of over-thinking your next meal, deliberating what to make for so long that eventually you are so hungry you’ll eat anything. Sometimes it’s good to remember that you are just getting yourself something to eat, grab a … Read the full post
There’s a recipe that keeps popping up and I’ve been trying to ignore it, because surely something that simple isn’t going to make a decent dinner? It’s called pisto, a kind ratatouille that is a regular feature in Spanish home kitchens. Having given in and tried it, I’m now completely sold on the idea. It’s not the pisto alone that … Read the full post
A selection of online finds that have caught my eye recently:
Spicy Chick-Wheat Savory Muffins from Have Cake Will Travel are very cute and would make a great breakfast on the go, snack or lunch accompaniment. These savoury muffins are made with chickpea flour, wholewheat flour and tahini, spiced to taste with cumin, masala and chilli flakes.
Sarah Raven’s seed … Read the full post