My hip replacement…
“Mrs Cattell? This is University College Hospital. I am sorry to have to tell you that we have had to cancel your operation. We will let you know when we […]
Lifestyle changes could prevent a third of #dementia cases, report suggests
I know it’s not cancer, but there is more evidence that lifestyle choices can affect your well-being, this time dementia. Here the research highlights the importance of exercise and the […]
Radish, red onion & pomegranate salad
Still obsessed by my sprouts I add them to everything…this is an adaptation of one of another recipe which uses mooli but I think its tasteless and watery, so I […]
Butternut, aubergine & red lentil sambhar
This is another totally yummy recipe and very easy to make. Instead of simmering the butternut, I roast it in some oil in the oven for 30mins @ 180C to […]
Sprouting kachumbar (salad!)
I have gone back to making my own sprouts. I love the peppery crispiness that you get for home-grown produce! I have a sprouter so I can do them in […]
Kisir – Turkish bulgur wheat salad
Traditionally this is served as part of a mezze in crispy lettuce leaves. But I wanted a nice accompaniment to my jerk chicken BBQ over the weekend, so I made […]
Sesame and tamarind aubergines
A dish from Andra Pradesh – gorgeously sweet/sour umami tastes, with the tangy tamarind offset by creamy ground sesame seeds. I knocked this up from ingredients the other night when […]
Yoga good for women with breast cancer…
The Doc has sent me this research summary – of course this should not be a surprise to any of us yoga aficionados. Keep up the sun salutations ladies!
Aubergine fesenjan
Aubergine is one of the most versatile vegetables and I never tire of finding new ways to cook them. This sour/sweet combo makes it more Persian than Indian. This […]
Tomato & chick pea salad with a lime tarka
My friend is gluten-free & doesn’t eat dairy, so many of my recipes are ideal, as I don’t cook with dairy. Chick peas are full of goodness and nutrients, and provide […]
healthy living with cancer 