It’s finished! My book ‘Once Upon a Cook – Food Wisdom, Better Living: The Wisdom and Science of Traditional Foods, Forgotten Skills and Nourishing Recipes’ is finally done! For almost a year I’ve had my head down, eyes-to-the-screen, fingers a-flying and not least, nursed a stiff neck and aching back working...
Cultured dairy foods have been around since about 10,000 BC. To the ancient Assyrians, yoghurt was known as lebney or ‘life’. Its beneficial medicinal properties were prized in ancient cultures and in contemporary cultures we’re catching up with ancient food wisdom. Yoghurt is credited with healing everything from gastrointestinal complaints to eczema. What’s so hot...
We get what we pay for with yoghurt. Organic, live (probiotic) yoghurt from good quality milk, can be expensive, so here’s the good news: home-made is far cheaper, far more delicious and far, far more beneficial than anything you’ll buy – at any price. Try it and you won’t want shop bought. With a...
Cauliflower soup is comforting at the end of a busy day. The nigella and black mustard seed tempering lend aroma, flavour and interest to this simple to make soup – have you noticed how the aroma of Asian spices perks up flagging taste buds? Every single ingredient in this cauliflower soup is beneficial –...
