The average spud is about 100 calories and highly nutritious as they contain vitamins B and C, potassium, iron, protein, fibre and are 99.9% fat-free. They are reckoned to be the food of choice, should you suddenly decide you only eat one type of food.
Read MoreOne of my favourite desserts is cheesecake, which is why this month I was particularly excited to interview the lovely Cheesecake Lady NE; my favourite Instagram foodie account and all-round amazing girl-boss.
Read MoreI christened the different stages of lockdown ‘chapters’, a way of differentiating between those bewildering phases of eternal time. Nestled somewhere between the Loving Furlough Chapter and Missing The Colleagues you Hated Chapter - there was a national movement. We rushed to support independent producers.
Read MoreIf the government haven’t written into law that they must ensure all food coming into the country is produced to the same standards as our food is, then realistically, will they do it?
Read MoreI am a chef. I have difficulty saying that. I'm already picturing you thinking about me working long hours for no money in a grubby basement kitchen, unable to string a sentence together without punctuating every other word with fuck.
Read MoreIt is not fundamentally expensive to be vegan; if you think of it in its most basic form, the husbandry, slaughter, preparation, preservation and cooking of meats is far more of a task than growing fruits, vegetables and cereals on your land. So why do I say that veganism is not cheap?
Read MoreThis month I bring to you a classic French patisserie with a modern Irish twist! Madeleines are the lightest and probably most joyous bite sized cakes you could ever wish to eat - sorry to all you cupcake lovers, but I’m about to convert you.
Read MoreOne thing that also increased over August, apart from customers and the layers of hand sanitizer on my hands, was the amount of catcalling myself and fellow waitresses faced.
Read MoreTurns out that much of what we depend on to live today would not be possible if it were not for yeast. I kid you not. Without it, there would be no bread, no biofuels, no insulin and perhaps more shockingly, no beer or wine. In fact, no alcohol at all. So, what would a world without yeast be like? In a word, sober. Probably sadder, too.
Read MoreThis month my recipe for you was inspired by the allotment, and what we have grown and available at the moment! I was given some rhubarb and didn't really fancy making a crumble so I came up with something a little more exciting to share with you all! Rhubarb is still available in most shops and farm shops, my top tip is to buy stalks with as much red on them as possible.
Read MoreThe problem with wine in the UK is that for many, wine (beyond the supermarket aisle) is still seen to be the preserve of stuffy, pretentious show-offs who wrap it up in pontification, ‘bourgeois bollocks’ and expert opinion.
Read MoreI know I know, how many times have you heard ‘THIS is the easiest vegan cake’ and then are told to buy 25+ ingredients, half of which you’ve never even heard of?? Well this time, when I say it’s the easiest vegan cake, I really mean it.
Read MoreWhat do you do with wrinkly peaches? You know that thing when you look in the fruit bowl - if you are indeed grown up enough to have a fruit bowl - and there is a motley collection of baggy peaches, the odd plum donated from a neighbour’s tree, and a bright and perky orange, totally out of season - but what the heck, so are the lemons if it comes to that.
Read MoreThese days more and more people are opting to incorporate plant-based meals into their diet. Whether you're taking the full plunge, or just testing the waters with a Meatless Monday here and there, chances are you've had a few vegan meals in your life.
Read MoreCoffee is a big part of our lives and a delicious alternative to us hating each other every morning. As well as percolating its way into our hearts, coffee has ground its way into the heart of our homes, too. How many drinks can you think of that have an item of furniture named after them? The coffee table was first mentioned in 1938 but has been a must-have item of furniture since the 1950s.
Read MoreAs for many Sicilians, summer means sun, sea, holiday, and lots of granitas. It also brings a colourful variety of vegetables to the table. Among them, tomatoes, peppers and aubergines all come together to make one of the most iconic, and yet traditional, dishes of this period of the year.
Read MoreThis month I have chosen to share with you a great British classic: The Cherry Bakewell - filled with delicious almond frangipane and topped with a glacé cherry. My advice? It is best enjoyed with a cuppa in the sunshine.
Read MoreExpressing one's dissent towards what doesn't work within the society is a fundamental right of every citizen. Hence, when the masses take to the streets demanding justice and equality over racism and police brutality, pressure on politics increases and governments perceive it as a threat to the status quo.
Read MoreIt’s June, and we’re finally in the swing of summer, life is still a bit weird right now but let’s enjoy the warmer weather and look forward to spending time with our loved ones once again. Pavlova is such a classic summer pudding, it’s light and chewy and absolutely perfect with seasonal fresh fruit and double cream!
Read MoreThere are few words within the Italian language capable of reaching the mind of every Italian, bringing them back to old memories.
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