I have another blackberry recipe for you today and this time it's a savory one. Originally I wanted to make butternut squash spaghetti with blackberry sauce, but to my frustration my handheld spiralizer wouldn't spiralize my squash. Determined to make … [Read more...]

I've been offline for the last few days enjoying some fantastic time with my family and friends on a small island in Algarve and now back in the North and the "internet zone" in time to post this Socca Pizza with Hemp and Pumpkin Seed Kale … [Read more...]

Where is this English summer lurking, those summer days with rich blue skies...? We've hardly had any of those lovely sunny days this year.Not sure whether that was the reason wanting to create something really colourful and summery, but this Summer … [Read more...]

I've been experimenting with a simple and quick recipe that could substitute slice of bread for a while now and have came up with these Buckwheat Teff Wraps. I couldn't decide what to call these - pancakes, crepes, galettes, wraps and so I've settled on … [Read more...]

I'm a huge fan of beetroot and typically would eat one a day. This beautifully rich coloured root vegetable is full of goodness and I have fond memories of my grandmother often eating raw grated beetroot with some cream. So simple yet very tasty.I … [Read more...]

I wanted to try shaved asparagus salad for a while now and so before it's gone I've got another very seasonal recipe for you for this colorful Shaved Asparagus Salad with Strawberries and Millet. Asparagus and strawberries are in season pretty much at the … [Read more...]

Today I'm re posting an old recipe from my blog that is one of my favourites and so perfect for the summer. I'm feeling more confident with my food photography after a year of blogging and relentless practising and I would love to refresh some of my old … [Read more...]

I promised you something green this week and here it is - the most amazing Tuscan Kale Hummus with Dill to brighten up your day. It's a bit of a fusion between my Sweet Potato Hummus and Tuscan Kale, Hemp and Pumpkin Seed Pesto.It's utterly gorgeous, … [Read more...]

I'm keeping it very seasonal today in this New Potato Asparagus Salad with Coconut Yogurt and Chive Dressing recipe. May is here and there is now more variety of veggies available locally which makes cooking so much more fun. This seasonal salad is made … [Read more...]

Back home we used to pick nettle each year, dry it out and store to make tea throughout the year. I have never actually cooked with it and this is my first time. I had so many ideas what to do, but for now I've settled for a simple Spring Nettle Soup. You … [Read more...]

For me the whole point of pasta based meal is that you don't have to cook too much, but you can still have a bit of fun with what goes with it. This Asparagus Peas Pasta with Green Pea Pesto is a recipe for one of those days when you crave high carb … [Read more...]

Let me introduce you to a pesto with a difference - Tuscan Kale, Hemp and Pumpkin Seed Pesto. My favourite stall at my local Farmer's Market has been recently selling lovely baby tuscan kale that was just calling to be a star in a recipe and so this pesto … [Read more...]

Welcome the 1st of March, we are a step closer to welcome the spring! Although it doesn't feel like it today with heavy rain, dark clouds and cold weather we've been having. If you need a little cheering up, maybe you can be tempted with this bowl of … [Read more...]

I had a huge bunch of kale yesterday that needed using up and I fancied doing something quite different and interesting with it. And this is what I came up with - Turmeric Roasted Fennel, Chickpeas and Kale Salad. It's utterly scrumptious, looks beautiful … [Read more...]