Overheard middle-class conversation: “I really want to switch to all organic fruit and veg – it’s just so expensive.” “Sometimes I feel really guilty buying non-organic,” said the other woman. “It’s just so bad for the environment.” “Can’t be good for your health either. All those toxins.” They’re both wrong. Organic isn’t better for [...]

These days we are bombarded by nutritional facts and figures which on the one hand is a good thing because we are getting important information but on the other hand can be really confusing. It can be very difficult to pick your way through the maze of food facts and figure out if certain information [...]

Following on from Wednesday’s post on quick and easy recipes that can be thrown together after a hard day at work, here are some more hassle free dishes for you to try. I have included a couple of desserts that could be thrown together at the end of a dinner party when you don’t want [...]

I’m a big fan of Yotam Ottolenghi and his exciting approach to vegetarian cooking.  The innovative chef has a very inventive take on Mediterranean food and incorporates bold flavours and pure ingredients. His food is also good on a budget but creative enough to be gourmet. His Roast Vegetable Tart suits all seasons and is [...]

I like to call this dish Peruvian Paella. It is a cross between a paella and a risotto in the way that it is made and presented but has the flavours of Peru. The mix of flavours gives the dish a very distinctive taste and the spiced yoghurt dip is a nice addition, giving the [...]