Ikarian Longevity Stew
Like most Ikarian dishes this stew is all about beans and a generous dose of vegetables. I was a little sceptical, but it is delicious. If you want to try one new recipe this winter make it this one. It’s healthy, hearty and makes four generous servings. You will need: 1 tin Cannelini Beans 1/2 […]
Everyday Granola
I adore granola for breakfast. And this granola recipe from The Blue Zones Kitchen recipe book is one of the best granolas I have ever eaten. It is easy to make and relatively cheap. The most expensive ingredient is the nuts. I was very tempted to exclude the nuts from the recipe until I read […]
Grab-and-go overnight oats
I love making and eating oats in the winter months, but somehow I just can’t stomach warm oats in the summer. If, like me, you want to start your day with a healthy and filling breakfast, but you don’t have the time (or energy) to cook up a storm early in the morning – you […]
Lamb and Apricot Tagine
The word “tagine” refers to both a North African cooking pot with a conical lid, and the aromatic stew traditionally cooked in it. This North African stew classically incorporates savoury and sweet ingredients to make a complex dish with a spiced sauce. I love this recipe because the dried apricots, cinnamon, nutmeg and a sprinkling […]
Mom’s ‘Casserole Dish’ Chocolate Cake
One of my good friends has a saying: ‘Baking is science. But cooking is art’. If she’s right, and I’m pretty sure she is, I’m definitely an artsy type of girl. I love cooking. I thing its the freedom of cooking I love. Baking on the other hand I find more tricky, I guess it’s […]
Reindeer Bark – My favourite homemade gift for 2023
I have a feeling this Reindeer Bark is going to become a firm favourite in our home. It is wonderfully simple and festive, and takes less than 10 minutes to make. It’s also something fun to do with the kids and makes a great homemade gift. Get my Reindeer cookie recipe here. You will need: […]
