***13 JUNE UPDATE: this recipe has just been chosen as 1 of 5 finalists in the EatCleanTea #summerofmatcha competition! I would be SO GRATEFUL if you could take the time to VOTE FOR ME PLEASE – takes just 2 clicks: CLICK HERE TO VOTE! thank you so much x *** Oh hey there summer! Where do … Continue reading
So everyone’s going crazy for the mythical-sounding “golden milk” at the moment and I want in on the action! Golden milk aka turmeric milk is by no means a new invention – it’s been doing the rounds in Indian Ayurvedic medicine for centuries as the hot milk drink haldi doodh – and it’s health properties are renowned. … Continue reading
***NEW SMOOTHIE ALERT!!!*** In celebration of the warmer months to come, I’ve got a brand new smoothie recipe for you. And, as always, it’s both delicious and good for you. We all know that sun-kissed skin looks gorgeous but UV rays also cause major damage – so although this smoothie will beautify from the inside-out, don’t … Continue reading
Feeling run down? Winter blues finally getting to you? My 6am wake-ups certainly are… Try starting your day with this zingy and refreshing 3-ingredient juice and you’ll be bright as a button again ready for those 9am meetings. Ish. The combination of blood orange **in season**, fresh ginger and cinnamon are sure to give your … Continue reading
I’ve spent a lot of time in France. Most of which was, in truth, spent eating, or talking about eating. And a question that has always perplexed me is why are the French so obsessed with tapenade? I mean, it’s basically an olive in spreadable form, the concept of which I like very much. And … Continue reading
Alright, my Christmas elves, time to get your little pinnies on – Christmas is a-coming! And making your own mincemeat is ridiculously easy. Even if you’ve never made it before. I mean literally one-step, stir-things-in-a-big-bowl easy. This version is very fruity, pretty boozy and everyone can enjoy it (it’s gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan. Although if … Continue reading
So, as I was saying a few days ago…THIS is what you do with all your leftover pumpkin seeds after the annual Halloween pumpkin massacre. The seeds are baked and doused with sinus-clearing cayenne and fragrant celery salt – fire and celery salt flavour combo ring a bell? Well, I drew inspiration from the classic … Continue reading
Does listing a single ingredient count as a recipe?! Not really sure but that’s what you’re getting today! I’ve included a method at least so I’m going with a cautious yes… Whatever you call it, I wanted to share just how easy it is to make pumpkin purée at home. The world goes utterly crazy for … Continue reading
It’s dark, foggy and very damp in London at the moment, and I am officially in full-blown, hood-up, tights-on, Autumn mode. And to harness all the beautiful produce knocking about at this time of year, I’ve been making industrial quantities of pumpkin and squash purée and applesauce, and stashing them in the depths of my … Continue reading
This summer we holidayed in Morocco, splitting our time between Marrakesh and Essaouira. It’s always difficult to choose but they are two of my favourite places on Earth I think. Marrakesh is hot and dusty and a glorious assault on the senses. The souks are weaving and labyrinthine, leading you past glittering lamps and pointy … Continue reading
pip & little blue 