Miso Mackerel
I can still get some fresh mackerel from Mick but with the nights drawing in and my renewed passion for Japanese cooking, I discovered this little treat, simple and so […]
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Roasted mackerel with lemon & new potatoes
It’s mackerel time – at least in theory. Mick the fishmonger tells me that his mates who trawl the south coast are having great difficulty due to the super-trawlers that […]
Still cancer-free seven years on…my recipes for recovery!
My sweet peas Exactly seven years ago I was still reeling from the surprise diagnosis of my soft tissue sarcoma . You can read about it here but, for those […]
Chickpea & chard soup
This is a hearty spring soup for these cooler nights. I used chard from my garden. If you can’t get hold of chard, use spinach, sorrel or another leafy green […]
High risk? Me? I beg to differ…
So we are almost 6 weeks into lock-down when I receive a text out of the blue. It’s from the NHS coronavirus service and it says, ‘Your condition means you […]
Chicken soup – Jewish penicillin
This is the staple for all sickness in any Jewish household. Even if you are not Jewish it is a panacea for all ills. I have never made it before […]
How to starve cancer – new book that might help late-stage cancers
Check out this new book, recommended by fellow blogger, nutritionist and former breast cancer sufferer now in good recovery, Dawn Waldron. I haven’t had a chance to read it yet, […]
New evidence on the importance of #optimism giving you a longer life
There is new evidence, on a good sample over a number of years, of the importance of optimism. If you remember the article I posted at the very beginning of […]
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 […]
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