The Art of Fermentation* by Sandor Ellix Katz. It is encyclopedic in content and covers all the essential concepts of fermentation and processes of fermentation from around the world. Lots of them gluten free and vegan!
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Cooking Up The Basics – Perfect Quinoa
Traditionally pronounced: kwin-oh-ah – in our house. That, of course is wrong, but who cares. It tastes good, is full of protein and is super quick and easy. Perfect Quinoa is so simple to prepare and once it is cooked you don’t touch it until you are ready to serve. As simple and as healthy […]
Healthy, Gluten Free, Vegan, Ginger Tofu
It is cold outside and the January stink has set in. It is a long way to summer and you want to nourish yourself following a blow out Christmas and the lurgy. Healthy, Gluten Free, Vegan, Ginger Tofu is my go-to recipe when I want something quick, easy, tasty, filling and good for me. I […]
Best Free Cup of Coffee Ever
I bought a load of old coffee sacks the other day (craft projects ahoy! Look out for future posts for what happens to them…) and there were a few green coffee beans remaining in some of the sacks. So I gathered them up – there was maybe half a cup full – and I
Exercise – If It Hurts Stop
If there is one thing I think I have learned over the years when running, swimming, cycling, whatever – and it is advice I have shared and will reinforce – if it hurts, stop! However, yesterday, on my first run of the new year (I have had a horrible virus like everyone else) I totally […]
Cooking up the Basics – Perfect Plain Rice
Quick and easy Perfect Plain Rice. Perfect Plain Rice is so easy and quick to prepare and once it is in the microwave you don’t touch it until you are ready to serve. As simple as it gets.
Restaurant Review – The Gate Islington
The Gate Islington – a vegetarian restaurant with lots of great looking options for FriFran people like me but with limp food and weird service it is not a place to spoil yourself.
Happy New Year! Reflection, Resolutions and You!
Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed a restful and relaxing break and had an opportunity to recharge your batteries and reflect on the past year. There are always challenges and hills to climb no matter how successful or talented you are and it is important to take stock and think about all your achievements […]