Today is a good day. I'm rarely happier than when I'm off on a foodie expedition, ice-axe in hand. There's thingsĀ 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
Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution
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
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
Fighting Talk
I'm feeling a little despondent following theĀ panel discussion on the UK Obesity Strategy this morning. Just when things were looking so promising with the Sugar Tax and David Cameron's wholehearted support for the cause, we're having to rally the troops yet again. The long awaited Childhood Obesity Strategy delivered by Prime Minister Theresa May simply … Continue reading Fighting Talk