January – is it the worst month of the year? I think it has actually got much worse in recent years since the trend for detoxing has increased significantly. The…
Chilled Avocado Watercress & Cucumber Soup
I have been making so many smoothies and sorbets recently which made me think about this. How would you differentiate between a green smoothie and a chilled soup? Is there…
Korean Style Pancakes with Spicy Fried Beansprouts
In recognition of the fact it is National Vegetarian Week, I thought I would try to create something a little special, possibly a little unusual, for all of my veggie…
Jerusalem Artichoke Chestnut & Mushroom Soup
I have for you a soup that truly reflects this time of the year. Earthy, woodsy, deeply rich flavours speak for themselves. Before making this soup, I hadn’t eaten Jerusalem…
Smoked Salmon Avocado & Dill Tartine
Here is a simple little dish that was inspired by an evening spent enjoying the delights of Norwegian food cooked by Signe Johansen. My smorbrod (Scandinavian style open sandwich) or…
Spring Onion Pancakes
Our allotment is beginning to produce some goodies for us. We have been enjoying the purple sprouting broccoli over the last few weeks and now we are into the spring…






