There’s no denying that growing your own food is trendy. The world over people are connecting with food in a very primal way – by growing it. This isn’t new, our forefathers did it for generations but, in a world...
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Whether you are considering starting your own veggie patch as a means to sidestep harmful chemicals or overpriced store-bought veg, or as a chance to engage with the earth and get some dirt under those fingernails, starting your own vegetable...
A good mixed berry compote is a lot easier to make than I first thought. It works well over ice cream as a dessert, over some yogurt with your morning breakfast or even over flapjacks or as a pancake filling....
I love comfort food and these good, old-fashioned flapjacks bring back memories of my childhood and some early experiences in the kitchen. They are also a great way to disguise the fact that you are essentially eating a dessert for...
It’s hard to beat homemade, fresh pasta. It may seem complicated at first but stripping it down to the basic element – a good dough – makes it a whole lot easier. Once you’ve mastered the dough, your only decision...
Nothing beats homemade pasta. It’s easy to make, fun and cost effective. Here I teamed my gorgeous spinach tagliatelle with butternut, sage and mushroom – a great combination. Download the printable version of this recipe. Ingredients (serves 4): 500g spinach...
I’m fascinated by Italian cooking: simple, hearty dishes oozing love and tradition. I’ve been making my own dough and pizzas for some time so I’m keen to step it up and make pasta, especially as it seems far easier than...
Ah, the good old vinaigrette, or to the average Joe, ‘salad dressing’. You could just walk into a store to get it, but where’s the fun in that? Here’s how to make your own with a handful of ingredients – it’s...
I love Mexican, simple, wholesome food, rich in flavour and texture and of course central to many dishes is none other than, salsa. Traditionally it is made with larger tomatoes and a white onion, which often has a sharpness about it. I...
