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If someone were to ask me to summarise my entire professional career into 1 mission statement it would probably come…

In the world of Autumnal seasonal vegetables the pumpkin/squash clan often rule supreme (& I will happily devour mountains of these…

On a hot summer’s day what could be more refreshing than a vibrant spoonful of this chilled cucumber & almond…

That oozy chocolately joy that only a decadent & luxurious sweet treat can bring….well how about recreating that but using…

I see no problem whatsoever with sticking to the classic imaginings of meals, but I also see the benefit of…

I think all natural foods have a beauty about them, but then of course we have the opportunity on occasion…

Which is what happened here. Granola & oat based snacks are often associated with sweetness, they contain 50% dried fruit…

Which probably makes for an odd introduction to a vegan recipe…..stick with me though. Yes I include high quality animal…

I will also highlight at this point that these are un-yeasted which means no proving time. And no proving time…

Oats are just fabulous aren’t they?! They’re inherently sweet, lightly nutty, packed full of nutrients, fibre, complex carbohydrates (AKA lovely…

Basically this recipe was created entirely by accident after a request to produce a natural vegan protein bar which I…

So instead why not sneak them into the ‘bread’ element of what here is pretty much a rework of the…

But it’s also the most incredible backdrop for a whole host of veggie & flavour laden things to take hold.…

Smile inducing indeed. But also not actually sweet because they are sugar free, rich in fibre, packed with protein &…

But those days are looooong gone because well the levels of sugar in the original bits I used to enjoy…

Yep lunch, brunch, breakfast or dinner these beauties want to be front & centre on your plate. And in my…

And I love a frittata as a wonderfully satisfying, simple to throw together meal at any time of day. A…

So welcome to the stage the new kid on the block. Drumroll (& toast preparation) please. In replacement for the…

I have been dabbling in the world of gluten free pizza bases for some time now. There have been good…

Now protein is incredibly important. We need it to grow & repair our tissues, it forms our immune cells, it…

It’s flavour can be strong, it’s texture can be….not made the most of, & if over consumed it can lead…

Whatever the reason though there is always a reason. Now this of course can take an unfortunate turn & become…

If I were to suggest one singular foodstuff that you can always be sure to find in my fridge it…

Listening to the news this morning the preliminary stats are in….It’s the 2nd day of Veganuary 2020 & sales of…

As you may know I am on an endless mission to avoid food waste. I am also my mother’s daughter…

Well no, in actual fact this fabulously lyrical wordy double act is the traditional name for a baked Iranian omelette…

I don’t have an exceptionally sweet tooth, I never have, but also the lack of overly sugary foods in my…

One of the biggest issues we face in our modern world is food waste, & one of my most favourite…

The concept that someone would have the creative capacity to come up with an entirely new breakfast every single morning…

I have a weird obsession with frozen things. Like to the point people may be concerned that I am causing…

I was unconvinced by jelly as a kid. Well actually I remember being entirely enamoured with the smell, the wibbly-wobbly…

There’s something about a scone. Whether it’s the nostalgia (my grandma was a prolific & perfect scone maker) or perhaps…

Sometimes I surprise myself. And sometimes I provide my sister with side splitting levels of entertainment. This was an occasion…

I would never choose waffles for breakfast. Or indeed for brunch for that matter. Seems slightly odd to say when…

That perfect not quite chewy but not quite crumbly texture, studded with cacao nibs & enveloped in beautiful dark chocolate…

When it comes to a pitta pocket I don’t mess around! But incidentally mucking around in the kitchen is exactly…

Or not. Not about the goodness, just the hip-ness, I mean my Grandmother & her Grandmother before that have probably…

There’s something about the smell of warming spices that just sings of Christmas, snuggling inside away from the wintry chill…

I would like to think people don’t actually refer to me as ‘The Sugar Police’ when I’m not looking, but…

Right from the very beginning when I coined the mantra ‘Making Every Mouthful Matter’ that’s exactly what I have strived…

In recent years our passion for nut & seed butters has grown exponentially & for jolly good reason as they…

  I love food.  Well actually to be more specific I love GOOD food (if you hadn’t guessed by now)…

Nope I haven’t finally lost my marbles I am here to tell you that you can (& should!) start baking…

Turmeric is a fantastic spice to include in your diet for a variety of reasons, most notably due to its…

I could never pick a favourite food but if I had to choose something I could always devour then a…

I think it’s a crying shame certain foods only get brought out & celebrated at specific times of year, especially…