Baba Ganoush is one of those amazing dishes that is widely eaten and just happens to be gluten-free and vegan – and allergy-friendly too. As well as ticking all those boxes it is also wonderful to eat; full of deep, musky, creamy flavours of roasted aubergine that work so well with spices. I adore it […]
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Preserved Cucumber
Preserved Cucumber is amazing. I adore almost any type of fermented or pickled vegetable. September is the time to get pickling, preserving and fermenting. Cucumbers (go for local – they taste better) are still wonderful in September, but they are coming to the end of the season, so to enjoy them through the winter and […]
Cucumber, Seaweed and Carrot Salad
Cucumber, Seaweed and Carrot Salad is a great way to serve cucumber and carrots – two great kitchen staples but sometimes you forget how good they can be and how versatile they can be. Seaweed is much underused – it tastes great and is rich in B vitamins and minerals – particularly riboflavin, folate, calcium, […]
Pear and Ginger Whizz
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 […]
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 […]