Happy Organic September! Switching to organic is terribly good for us, the environment and animal welfare. It may have a higher price tag, but we'll all be better off in the long run. This September, the Soil Association launches its 'small changes, big difference' campaign. Head over to their website to find out more, get … Continue reading Organic September
Author: Alexander Hodgkinson-Last
Sprouting
Intrigued? I was. So... what are we actually talking about here, and why would you want to bother with it? Basically, it's just germinating seeds so that they become tiny plants. It really is that straight forward. And you'd want to do this because.....? Nutritional value. I want to explain this in the most basic … Continue reading Sprouting
Wok Fried Eggs
Everyone should have a version of Kylie Kwong's 'Mrs Jang's Home-Style Fried Eggs' in their repertoire. I've been in love with these eggs since discovering them a few of years back; they never fail to satisfy (especially if you need a morning pick-me-up). They sit firmly in my cookbook of emergency medicine for the soul. Crispy, hot, silky, tangy, soft, sweet, … Continue reading Wok Fried Eggs
Cold Brew Coffee
With long, hot days like we're lucky enough to be experiencing in the UK at the moment, cold-brewed coffee is a revelation. Icing hot coffee, pah, old hat. Why? Acidity. Although cold-brewed (aka cold-pressed) coffee takes much longer to make, the results are staggeringly different due to the lack of acidity and bitterness. The flavour … Continue reading Cold Brew Coffee
Food Fit For… Winter
"What about food fit for Winter dad?" Fair point - sorry about that darling, I didn’t realise at the grand old age of 4 you’d really be bothered about things like that. So this one is all about you and your even more adventurous (bonkers) outlook on the culinary world than Felix has. Winter is … Continue reading Food Fit For… Winter