Meatless Monday #1: Roasted chickpea salad
I love hummus, but the glory of the chickpea extends far beyond that of a good dip. Chickpeas roasted in aromatic spices make for a great addition to a hearty salad – simply perfect for our first Meatless Monday dinner. You will need: 2 tins chickpeas drained (I used dried chickpeas that I cooked in […]
Meatless Mondays – this year we are taking the challenge.
The new year always invites me to think about my and my family’s lifestyle and habits. Any reflection on our lifestyle obviously gets me thinking about food and eating healthier. In our quest to eat healthier and to live a more sustainable life we have decided to take the Meatless Monday challenge this year. […]
Fancy a healthy snack?
Buying snacks that are healthy and aren’t packaged in single-use plastic is so difficult, that I have decided to make my own. Warning this guava fruit roll is so delicious and easy to make – you’ll be making them a few times a week once you’ve tried it. Here’s how:Blitz together 2 cups of chopped […]
Anyone for eggs?
If you enjoy a soft egg for breakfast, you will love my Tunisian inspired Shakshuka. Shakshuka is a dish that has existed in Mediterranean cultures for centuries. It is essentially eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onions, garlic and spices. And it makes for a delicious breakfast or brunch (and it’s […]
A Broccoli salad you will love
With the warmer weather upon us I have been craving salads. I am not usually a fan of broccoli salad, because many times they are heavy and claggy. If you feel the same way about the traditional broccoli salad I think you might love my fresher take on this salad. Here’s how: Cut about 500gr […]
What I was drinking during lockdown…and will drink again
Perhaps the saying ‘Every cloud has a silver lining’ is true. My corona-cloud’s silver lining was definitely wine. My husband and I are avid wine drinkers, travellers and apparently as the lockdown would show, also wine-hoarders (which turned out to be a good thing). Another saying that comes to mind is ‘desperate times call for […]
