Whilst working-from-home during the inconsistent bouts of sunshine that constitute the British Summer, I allow myself cheeky half-hour jaunts to the park beside my block, which inevitably end with me dragging myself indoors before I succumb to a vegan Magnum. My seasonal craving for gelato, affogato and all manner of […]
Recipes
MANGO AND MINT LASSI
Spring has sprung! Clusters of chirpy daffodils greet us at every turn, bobbing their heads adorably in the breeze, willing us to nod back and perhaps even crack a smile. Longer, brighter days transmit positivity as we anticipate picnics in the park and weekends whiled away in sunny beer gardens. […]
CHOCOLATE ORANGE BLOSSOM TRUFFLES
Ever had to purchase some pricey obscure back-of-the-cupboard-bound ingredient for a single recipe that you REALLY want to make? This is a regularity for me, thanks to my penchant for attempting to recreate exotic dishes that I’ve enjoyed overseas or in restaurants. I went pretty overboard for a Day of […]
MEXICAN SQUASH SOUP
I’m infatuated with Mexican food; its flavours captivate my palate to such a degree that I consider it the best cuisine on the planet. I’ve spent much of the last year collecting ingredients and throwing challenging and time-consuming dinner parties in honour of my culinary crush. It was following one of said […]
CORIANDER PESTO
Certain flavours are synonymous with Summer – sweet pineapple, cooling cucumber, citrusy-cold white wine. Distinctive seasonings lend themselves to summer dining – the fresh and light replace the earthy and comforting. As soon as we emerge from the volatile British Winter (usually around June) I begin to covet coriander, a […]
PEANUT BUTTER CUP SHAKE
I find peanut butter and chocolate the most sublime of food pairings; a nostalgia-drenched comfort blanket for the belly. As a teen I would spread a messy Nutella/Sunpat creation thickly onto my toast, much to the disdain of my mother. At Uni, during my ‘malnourished’ years where I’d go weeks […]
PAPAYA, LIME AND CINNAMON SMOOTHIE
An exotic smoothie recipe for when the weather takes a turn for the tropical… This salubrious smoothie is both refreshing and comforting. The tropical sweetness of papaya and zing of lime produce a summery medley which is offset by warming cinnamon. A smooth avocado and papaya base creates a luxurious, […]
PECAN AND MAPLE GRANOLA
I permit myself to make this granola just once a month or so because a twenty portion batch lasts about three days in our home. It’s worryingly moreish and I won’t stop until it’s gone; I’ll snack shamelessly between meals using my hand as a scoop, and two of those […]
HONEY SPICED PARSNIP SOUP
I’m besotted with contradictory flavour combinations, especially the magical sweet-savoury-spicy trio. I salivate at the mere mention of chilli chocolate, or salted caramel. I’ve even been known to order a side of satay sauce to eat with a spoon (after a couple of wines when my shame has left the building), much […]