Well, it's finally out there. I know I should be jumping for joy to see it, but alas, although I haven't even read it yet, the public reaction tells me that the UK Government's Childhood Obesity Strategy doesn't hit the mark. I've had an opportunity to pore over it now, and here's what I … Continue reading Must. Try. Harder.
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French Onion Soup
For this year's Food Revolution Day, Jamie Oliver shared '10 recipes to save your life' - learn how to master these dishes and you can successfully cook nutritious food for yourself and your family for the rest of your life. As Ambassadors for the revolution, we're all about inspiring others, sharing skills and knowledge, and … Continue reading French Onion Soup
Seabass with Samphire & Lemongrass Butter
Here's my twist on Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution fish recipe. Using very similar skills to his classic pan-fried salmon and vegetable dish, I'm mixing it up a little and showing how you can create incredible variations in flavour. If you're buying whole fish and filleting it yourself, make sure you look out for bright, clear … Continue reading Seabass with Samphire & Lemongrass Butter
Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry
Pad Kra Pao Gai (ผัดกระเพราไก่); this is one of the most memorable dishes we acquired for the repertoire during our stint in Australia. I'd even go as far as to say that it's my wife's absolute favourite - it makes a regular appearance on our table. You'll notice that Thai basil (bai horapha) has beautifully … Continue reading Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry
World Food Programme Falafel
This month's Food Revolution Challenge comes to us from the World Food Programme (WFP). The FamilyChef Project shares recipes from around the world - it helps people to explore the culinary treasures and cooking abilities of refugees benefiting from WFP's cash and vouchers (an initiative that enables individuals to buy the food they need to cook their traditional … Continue reading World Food Programme Falafel