I am so excited about this recipe! The idea came when I was chatting to Mark about what else we could put in people's Christmas hampers. He jokingly suggested cereal (he's a big big fan) but I realised he was on to something! Granola is a prime candidate for adding Christmas flavours like cranberries, cinnamon, … Continue reading Christmas morning granola
I love giving away food hampers at Christmas as it's the perfect excuse to make some homemade treats and put a little love and creativity into gift giving without breaking the bank. I don't necessarily make everything that I put into a single hamper, but give a mixture of homemade goods and interesting foods I've … Continue reading Pears in rooibos syrup
In case you hadn't noticed the weather getting colder, the days getting shorter, and just about everyone on Twitter talking about pumpkins, autumn leaves and all things hygge, October is here! I spent most of today wandering around Kew Gardens. The weather was bright, but crisp, and we came across this little patch of pumpkins … Continue reading Autumn vegetable udon
Today I'm sharing a super easy mushroom bruschetta recipe with you that's perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, weekend brunch or for serving as a party nibble - plus it's also vegan. It's so quick to throw together and tastes absolutely delicious! I love how this recipe manages to be light and healthy whilst at … Continue reading Spinach and mushroom bruschetta
I've been telling you all about our trip to Sri Lanka and I think it's about time we got talking about food! Coconuts are everywhere you turn in Sri Lanka and there's nothing better in the heat and humidity than stopping at a coconut stall and drinking the fresh coconut water. It makes sense then … Continue reading Coconut sambol
You can't have too much jerk barbecue in your life, so here's another use for jerk sauce - and it's both gluten free and vegan! I'm always on the look out for delicious veggie/vegan BBQ dishes and this is delicious and super easy! If you ask me, jerk sauce and cauliflower is a match made in … Continue reading BBQ series: Jerk cauliflower skewers
I remember the first time I came across the idea of sprinkling slices of fresh oranges with cinnamon and sugar. The simplicity of such a beautiful and refreshing dessert just blew my mind. I put my own little twist on this dish by adding a drop of orange blossom water and a sprinkling of roughly … Continue reading Orange and cinnamon fruit salad
I'm a huge fan of mochi, a Japanese sweet made with rice flour that's mixed with water and heated to become glutinous and sticky. It's often filled with sweet red bean paste to make daifuku. This strawberry version is really popular during Spring in Japan. When I was staying with my Japanese friend's family in … Continue reading Japanese Strawberry (Ichigo) Daifuku
A Year in Dinners 