Three years clear!
This is always a difficult time of year for me. Firstly, 7 December is our daughter Louise’s birthday. She would have been 27 last week, but instead she is forever […]
Category Archives: My recipes
Jerusalem artichoke soup with a twist
Yes, it’s more farmers’ market produce and soups to keep out the chill in this cold snap. My mother used to make this, she even grew her own artichokes. She […]
Cauliflower, pomegranate and pistachio salad
After a week in Israel I have fallen in love with the cauliflower all over again. I had it for breakfast, roasted with tahini, and for dinner stir-fried in a […]
Curried parsnip soup – a winter warmer
On a cold day, home-made soup is a must. I make a whole batch to feast on through the week – or as long as it lasts! This is a classic […]
Plaice with capers and lemon
My fishmonger at the farmers’ market recommended me this delicious plaice, just landed the night before. It takes only a few minutes to cook and the capers and lemon are […]
Rainbow chard with olives and capers
Another session down the famers market, where i bought this wonderful organic rainbow chard – so much prettier than plain free. And its SO good for you! Stuffed with vitamins […]
Spicy kohlrabi with aubergine and coconut
I remember kohlrabi from my childhood; it went out of fashion until the revolution of farmers’ markets brought it and many other varieties of vegetables out of the ground again.
Kale with chorizo and preserved lemon
More delicious farmers’ market goodies, including the chorizo. I used kale but you can also use cavolo nero. You can get preserved lemon in Sainsburys! A delicious light supper, easy to […]
Cardamom mackerel with beetroot salsa
Mackerel and beetroot are abundant at this time of year and this is wonderful light supper. The ingredients list seems long but it is quite simple to make as most […]
Spicy baked plums
Another fine day at the farmers’ market and another chance to make these delicious plums which I ate for Sunday supper. The addition of cumin is surprising but surprisingly nice! Serve […]
healthy living with cancer 