A new year, a new me – some reflections
Time to take stock! As we enter a year of great uncertainly which challenges our mental and physical wellbeing – wars, climate change, social injustice, the continuing rise of populism […]
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Smoked haddock kicharee
No, this is not a typo. I named this kicharee, as it’s a mixture of an Ayurvedic kichadi and kedgeree! What makes a kichadi special is the unique mix of […]
I have been talking/taking reishi mushrooms for years – now here’s some proof they work!
From the Guardian . Veteran broadcaster Sheila Dillon, who was diagnosed with cancer of the bone marrow in 2011, shared some personal information while presenting a recent episode of BBC Radio […]
A shoulder update – 4 and a half months on and almost fully mobile!
Now that the the coronation malarkey and all the bank holiday disruptions are over I can get back to serious physio and yoga. Here I am doing suspended yoga last […]
Spicy butternut soup – a welcome winter warmer
In this cold weather I crave a really warming spicy soup. Not only is this an orange immunity-boosting vegetable but it also has magic ginger; and parsley from the garden. […]
Scotch Bonnet chilli sauce for Louise
I grew these scotch bonnets from seed – about 20 fruits all told. They were in the greenhouse but as the days grew cooler, I brought them into my kitchen […]
Nine years clear – and remembering Louise as she turns 33
Always a bittersweet time of year: my annual check-up and Louise’s birthday. Here we are on her 18th about to go clubbing. She styled my outfit, Kate Moss Topshop dress…an […]
Turmeric prawns with cavolo nero
At this time of year I am inundated with Cavolo Nero – in fact I overwintered it, but it’s quite a tricky one to cook. Discovered this delightful recipe (really […]
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 […]
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 […]
healthy living with cancer 