Peixinhos da horta or 'little fish from the garden'; a tempting little treat. The recipe is Portuguese in origin and interestingly the precursor to the world renowned Japanese tempura. Who'd have thought. One of our lovely Food Revolution ambassadors, Cátia Albino, shared this recipe with me and it's been a real winner in our household ever since. … Continue reading Little Fish From The Garden
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Mélange Salad
This recipe fills me with joy. Simple and rustic, yet so beautifully elegant, filling, nutritious and satisfying at the same time. It has its roots in France and brings out the best of 'whatever you have available'. You could call it a spin on the classic Salade Niçoise or Provençal, or even a Mesclun.. it all … Continue reading Mélange Salad
Reflecting on FRD2014
I was appointed as a Food Revolution Ambassador a mere 10 days before the big event on 16 May 2014. I still remember exactly how I felt receiving that email - simply overjoyed. And then it hit me... what am I actually going to do?! A few days later I'd secured a slot with my … Continue reading Reflecting on FRD2014
Meat Free Week
Meat Free Week 2015 is upon us. Monday 23rd March marks the start of a global challenge to simply forgo meat for one week to get us all thinking about our dietary choices. As Jamie Oliver Food Revolution Ambassadors, we're fully supporting the movement. This isn't a drive to promote vegetarianism, it's an awareness event … Continue reading Meat Free Week