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
Recipes
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
Vietnamese Sweet Potato Curry
This recipe completes the set; 10 twists on Jamie Oliver's 10 recipes to save your life. It has been an honour to share recipes for such an important cause. The concept is simple: master these basic recipes and you'll be empowered to cook good, nutritious and delicious food for yourself, and your family. If you can learn … Continue reading Vietnamese Sweet Potato Curry
Food Fit For Felix 