A highlight of studying real food and cooking from scratch is discovering all those little hints and tips, treats and surprises. It's wonderfully satisfying when you come across something that's terribly simple yet joyfully delicious. There's so many of them out there and it's got to be the easiest way to get people engaged and inspired to start cooking … Continue reading The Treats That Pass Us By
Recipes
Blackberries you say…
Blackberry Granita This is great as a dessert for anyone that suffers from intolerances such as Dairy or gluten. Hell, it’s a great dessert anyway! There’s a plethora of flavour options; coffee, pink grapefruit, lemon & lime etc. We're celebrating the Jamie Oliver Food Revolution Ambassador program's 2nd Birthday with this one! As we are in … Continue reading Blackberries you say…
Elderberry Cordial
Yet another 'Superfood'. As long as you didn't go too mad on picking the Elderflowers earlier in the year, the fruit of the Elder Tree can be foraged in Autumn and transformed into a number of delightful offerings. This year we decided on elderberry cordial for its lovely flavour, versatility in the kitchen, and medicinal … Continue reading Elderberry Cordial
Raw Broccoli Salad
Speciality diets are very topical at the moment and this recipe fits in nicely with both the Jamie Oliver Food Revolution September challenges and a request from the talented Marie-Elise over at http://www.mazwo.com Hold onto your hats, we're going raw, gluten-free, wheat-free, vegetarian... A great friend shared this with us on a camping trip. I admit … Continue reading Raw Broccoli Salad
Take Stock
Not enough people make their own stock. I see this as a real shame for a few reasons; homemade stock cannot be beaten on taste, it’s far healthier for you, and it’s a great use of valuable food that we all too often end up throwing away.There are great methods out there for quick vegetable … Continue reading Take Stock
Food Fit For Felix 