Hip, hip for the NHS!
Originally posted on vickygoestravelling:
The Scarlatinas on stage. Marc Hayward (centre) was a pal of Louise’s This has been a busy seven days one way and another. The big event was…
Laksa paste you can make at home!
I am always experimenting with laksa pastes; last night I realised I yearned for this yummy spicy soup but I had run out of my Singapore paste (although the man […]
Cancer rates set to increase six times faster in women than men
It’s a shame this article bangs on about drugs and NICE rather than what we can do about keeping ourselves healthy. Yes, it pays lip service to stopping smoking, drinking […]
Cancer treatment myths: from clean eating to cannabis
A sensible article lifted from today’s Guardian on cancer myths – hot on the heels of the clean eating fiasco. I have always been suspicious of that Ella, her recipes are just stuffed […]
Aloo gobi or cauliflower and potato curry
Had enough rich food this Christmas? I yearn for something spicy and vegetarian in the festive season. It was simply scrumptious – cooking the potatoes and cauliflower separately first gives […]
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 […]
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 […]
healthy living with cancer 