family life & travels
Hawaiian poké – pronounced poh-kay – are wonderfully quick and easy to throw together when you’re in the mood for an Asian inspired dish or sushi but don’t have time to fuss around rolling it up. A combination of fresh fish, avocado and shredded vegetables combine in a bowl seasoned with a combination of toasted
At this time of year a salad isn’t necessarily top of your list of foods. But it has been pretty mild recently, so a salad could well and truly work. Not to mention that it is British Organic Carrot season so, there is nothing better than eating seasonally, in my opinion. And if you’re anything
Picture the scene; running around after school to different clubs and lessons, then you get in, everyone is tired, and you have to think about getting something cooked for dinner. The struggle is real and the urge for something beige out of the fridge can be tempting. But as I am on a mission to
At the moment it is British carrot season, which I think is perfectly timed with all things autumnal. The orange of the carrots fits well with the pumpkin, squash, and fallen leaves that are all around. So what better time than to enjoy all things carrot? If you are looking for something a little different
It has only been until recently that I found my absolute love of coconuts. Don’t get me wrong, I still can’t eat something like a Bounty bar. But coconut oil, coconut water, and coconut milk are my jam (oh, and coconut jam)! The humble coconut really is versatile and such a superfood. The coconut and
In my life before children, I was a keen baker. I loved to make and bake cakes and cupcakes, and it was all about the decorating and making them look pretty. So when the Hummingbird Bakery phenomenon came to London, I was all over it! Cute cakes that I didn’t have to bake? I’m there. It
National Vegetarian Week starts today, and runs all week, as you might imagine. But even if you’re not veggie, reducing your meat intake can be good for you, the environment, and your wallet. I haven’t eaten meat since February, and haven’t looked back. So here is a quick an easy one pan dish to give
When you change the way that you eat, it can be hard to have the patience to push the boat out and try new recipes. I know when I did the ‘veganuary’ challenge, though I felt much better as a result, I did find it a little monotonous as I just stuck to the same
Thursday 1st March 2018 is St. David’s Day – the patron saint of Wales – and this year, there’s an even better reason to celebrate Wales’ most famous, in season food – the humble leek. From keeping sore throats at bay to improving the quality of the singing voice, leeks have long been known as
