Pear and Ginger Whizz is a wonderful dark, sweet, musty, cordial that makes use of the glut of pears in the summer. Sweet, musty pears with earthy, spicy ginger is a wonderful combination. It is a relaxing, grounding drink which is perfect to end a hot, dusty day. Gluten-free and vegan it’s great mixed with […]
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Summer Lemon Sorbet
Summer Lemon Sorbet is the perfect gluten-free, vegan pick-me-up when it is unbearably hot, you are tired and just need a quiet sit down. It is also perfect when you need a light dessert for dinner. I first made lemon sorbet when I was about 14 years old. We had a huge old chest freezer […]
Nasturtium, Beetroot and Walnut Summer Salad
Nasturtium, Beetroot and Walnut Summer Salad not only looks incredible but also tastes incredible. Nasturtiums are the stars of this gluten-free, vegan dish. Nasturtiums are probably the easiest edible flower to get hold of and they are the most striking. I remember first eating nasturtiums as a child. My Nana was growing some in her […]
Pears Poached in Spiced Red Wine
Pears Poached in Spiced Red Wine are a great way to make use of the gut of pears that often hits in the summer. This is quite an adult gluten-free vegan dessert and a great treat when you have guests around for dinner. The once firm pears become yielding to the spoon and are a […]
Coffee Bean Sack Rug
A little while ago I bought a whole load of old coffee bean sacks… And got the Best Free Cup of Coffee Ever. I have lots of ideas for the old sacks and precious little time! But I did do something with one of the sacks. I made a Coffee Bean Sack Rug. It looks […]
Basics – Perfect Millet
Basics – Perfect Millet method will work everytime! Millet is a much underused grain. Often thought of as budgie food in the UK, it is the staple food of around half of the population of the world. Originating in Africa and China it is a small grain rich in B vitamins and manganese and very […]
Gluten Free Vegan Shortbread
I love shortbread! Gluten Free Vegan Shortbread is so quick and simple to make. And it tastes fantastic too. Sweet, crumbly and melt in the mouth. It reminds me of being a kid and thinking it’s just a biscuit, it’s not chocolate, I don’t think I’ll like it. But I did, I loved it. And […]
Butter Beans and Rosemary in Tangy Tomato Sauce
Butter Beans and Rosemary in Tangy Tomato Sauce is a wonderful (tangy) warming, comforting gluten-free, vegan meal. A great way to cook butter beans and rosemary is one of my favourite hard herbs. The scent and flavour or rosemary perfectly compliment the butter beans and tangy tomato sauce. Butter beans hold their shape and have […]