6 minute read One of the key principles, for me, of “healthy eating” is the inclusion of foods that are locally raised, grown and sourced. Not only is this good for the climate (think, fewer transport considerations) and local businesses, it’s also a way of connecting back with the seasons. Seasonal eating reminds…
3 minute read If you’ve found yourself on Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras – call it what you will) and wondering where that year went, you’re not alone: I’m right here with you, scratching my head and pondering how that crêpe-d upon us so quickly (sorry, had to be done!)….
2 minute read A warming breakfast can be the perfect way to engage with those colder autumn and winter months. Hot on the heels of my simple recipe for porridge and ten ways to pimp your porridge comes this: spiced quinoa porridge. This recipe uses the whole quinoa seed rather than the flaked…
4 minute read Porridge: what’s not to love about this wonderfully easy, satisfying, dish? Well, and I hate to admit this, sometimes it can get a little…boring. Rather than being drawn to other, less health-supportive, options, maybe it’s time to zhuzh it up. Here’s a few ideas to try. Keep the basics, add…
5 minute read As autumn becomes well-established, the air temperature drops and we start to look towards foods to nurture us on a different level, porridge becomes a natural choice. For breakfast, or at any other time of day when you fancy something warming and grounding yet soup or other choices just aren’t…