I bought a juicer. I know it’s faddy and I feel like a wannabe-celeb-detox-hipster but I’ve struggled with health problems for almost two years and it’s time I took matters into my own hands! I’ve heard and read countless glowing reviews of juicing and, given that conventional medicine has only got me back to about … Continue reading
As I passed my local (and ridiculously awesome) greengrocer the other day, a bunch of juicy tomatoes started winking at me. We understood each other instantly and so I made this soup for the Spain v Holland World Cup match. It didn’t seem to help Spain very much but we had a jolly good time anyway. Salmorejo is … Continue reading
There are few greater pleasures in life than a ripe tomato bursting in your mouth. Like liquid sunshine. Deliciously sweet and ludicrously easy, this recipe is perfect for a starter or light lunch – I’ve even made mini-ones as party canapés. ***WARNING: PLEASE USE RIPE TOMATOES OTHERWISE THIS DISH WILL TASTE ANEMIC AND MAKE YOUR … Continue reading
Welcome to *drum roll* my most alcoholic post yet! Gin gin gin. I love it, in all of its delicious guises. On ice. With tonic. Straight from the freezer. In an Aviation, a gimlet, a dirty martini. (Neat.) When it comes to gin, there’s never a dull day! As raspberries are my favourite fruit, making … Continue reading
This is my go-to tomato sauce – quick and easy to make and simply delicious spread on homemade pizza bases. The flavour is surprisingly intense given the speedy cooking time so it’s perfect if you’re short on time but want to go big on flavour! Any leftover sauce screams out to be stirred into a bowl … Continue reading
A blanket on the floor, a spread of mismatching nibbles and treats, and a chilled glass of wine…all in the comfort (and warmth) of your own home – the indoor picnic is the ultimate in faux al fresco dining. It’s a bit like watching outdoor tennis on Centre Court at Wimbledon with the roof closed. Whatever … Continue reading
Regardless of the weather, I am going to continue posting picnic prep entries and hope for the best. Worst comes to worst, you can enjoy a picnic on your living room floor. With the heating on. Today I have made something from the South of France which, to me, is one of those beautiful dishes … Continue reading
Making your own pizza is incredibly satisfying, tasty and easy enough to get the little ones involved. Chances are, you already have all the ingredients in your cupboard so you can play the relaxed domestic god/goddess with very little planning in advance – if you have a food mixer with a dough hook attachment, there … Continue reading
At the first sign of summer, I tend to start planning trips away and compulsively flicking through glossy holiday brochures – poring over double-page spreads of crystal waters and infinity pools, powder white sand and impossibly bronzed couples. It’s obviously a bit silly as London is glorious in the sunshine and has lots of green … Continue reading
A friend of mine went to Dubrovnik last Autumn and brought me back some black cumin seeds from a local market. I was quite daunted by the miniature charcoal chips at first as I had never come across them and they were packaged in a glass test tube – they looked either very precious or … Continue reading
pip & little blue 