Today is a good day. I'm rarely happier than when I'm off on a foodie expedition, ice-axe in hand. There's things I've eaten, read about, seen on TV and the like, but the mountain is never really conquered until you've truly 'been there'. Tick. Okonomiyaki [o-konomi-yaki] is a Japanese savoury pancake. I've eaten plenty, but discovering … Continue reading Okonomiyaki
Author: Alexander Hodgkinson-Last
Foodie Resolutions 2017
Every year the Food Revolution becomes stronger and reaches further. This year is going to be a big one - I can feel it. The number of concurrent initiatives combined with growing media coverage is helping us to build awareness. Every little action adds to the snowball effect that will ultimately turn the tide and … Continue reading Foodie Resolutions 2017
Christmas Cake
Here's a classic fruit cake which I reluctantly refer to as a Christmas Cake, as it seems a shame to restrict beautiful food to a particular time of year, religion and belief :o) Festive Cake? Albeit an incredibly delicious cake, the joy of this is all in the making for me; the family can all get involved … Continue reading Christmas Cake
Gluten Free Hoisin Sauce
I'm hoping that I'm not the only person who struggles when deciding what to cook when friends come over to eat. I get a bit anxious when said friends have allergies or a particular intolerance. Thankfully there are thousands of recipes and ideas out there on the internet, but I still seem to have a … Continue reading Gluten Free Hoisin Sauce
Going Green
I'm a convert. I've been initiated into the world of smoothies. Inspired by the request for an 'Alien Food' cooking lesson at St James' Primary School, I too have ventured into a somewhat mysterious and unfamiliar world.. This has long been the domain of my wife (For The Wellness Of Winter) and her dawn blender … Continue reading Going Green
Food Fit For Felix 