The tumultuous wranglings of the British political system paired with recent high-profile events has had me on pause, but I'm hopeful that some form of normality will return soon. The big news is that Her Majesty's Government has released chapter 2 of the Childhood Obesity Strategy. The Prime Minister opens with the sad truth: "The health and … Continue reading Childhood Obesity Strategy: Chapter 2
Curing Egg Yolks
Sounds crazy right? Fear not, it's remarkably simple and insanely delicious. In just 4 days you can transform an egg yolk into an umami-heavy delight with the characteristics and texture of Parmesan cheese. The story starts as always with the freshest, highest quality ingredients you can afford. I normally use medium-size local organic free-range eggs. … Continue reading Curing Egg Yolks
Tarta de Santiago
The cake of Saint James - a medieval masterpiece that pairs perfectly with a mid-morning cortado coffee. Its exact origins and specific recipe are long gone in the winds of time, but the celebration of the patron saint of Spain continues, especially on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage and in the Galician capital Santiago de Compostela. I'm … Continue reading Tarta de Santiago
Hummus
This Levantine staple fascinates me as children just can't seem get enough of it. I've met very few younglings that would reject a tub of hummus and crudités - but where does that desire stem from? Without doubt it's most certainly delicious and comforting, but would you expect the same reaction from "hey kids, fancy … Continue reading Hummus
#AdEnough
Our children are bombarded with junk food advertising from every angle. Fact. On TV, public transport, at street level and online. It's big business because it works, and it's fuelling the childhood obesity crisis. We have to speak up and call for change, and Jamie Oliver is doing exactly that with the launch of the … Continue reading #AdEnough
