Year: 2013

Peppery Lacto-Fermented Radishes

I had a short but sweet list of New Year’s resolutions at the start of the year which including making and eating more fermented foods. Kombucha, milk/water kefir and home-made yoghurt have become staples in my diet since then and I’ve also now got a “science experiment” corner in the kitchen where something or other… Continue reading Peppery Lacto-Fermented Radishes

Home-made Vanilla Extract

Vanilla is one of those rich and exotic scents that makes you take a double-deep breath when it hits you. It’s one of the most beloved scents universally and is also one of the most expensive spices to buy, whether in the form of whole pods, powder, paste or powder. Sure, you could skip the… Continue reading Home-made Vanilla Extract

Creamy Spinach Dip in Mini Cob

My friend’s mother makes the best cob dip. So good in fact that at every party she ever hosts it’s the first dish everyone lunges for. That or her to-die-for potato bake.  Or the chocolate mousse cake. I always knew I would be well fed at those parties and I still dream about those cob… Continue reading Creamy Spinach Dip in Mini Cob

Home Remedies for Tonsilitis + Soothing Fresh Lime Drink

I’ve been off work for a couple of days with sore, inflamed tonsils that look and feel like golf balls. I’d offer to show you a photo, but you really don’t want to see that! I used to get chronic tonsillitis as a child and adolescent – but never to the point that I had… Continue reading Home Remedies for Tonsilitis + Soothing Fresh Lime Drink

Home-made Garlic and Celery Salt

I have a habit of getting excited about something I’m going to do in the kitchen, telling everyone on social media to keep an eye out for it… and then forgeting to share it. I could make excuses for my behaviour (I work full time, I study full time) but it’s really just plain forgetfulness… Continue reading Home-made Garlic and Celery Salt