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
Happy Advent! Right, let’s get down to business. Christmas pudding: yay or nay? I’m going to be honest with you all: I’ve never really been that fussed about it. A steamed pudding is pretty much the last thing I want to eat after hours of near-constant nib-grazing (I find diminutive snacks unutterably compelling), a devilishly … Continue reading
As the nights draw in and the temperature in my flat plunges well below what I would consider optimal to mooch about in a flimsy silk dressing gown and cashmere socks (in manner of The White Company brochure), I start to seriously consider the pros and cons of hibernation. Polar bears are my favourite animal 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
Oooooeeeeeeee, I’ve started thinking about Christmas!! I think it might be a bit early but I can’t wait to share my delish frangipane mince pie recipe with you! How early is acceptably early? Hmmm, probably not quite yet so here is the autumnal ace up my sleeve instead – the applesauce recipe I was referring … Continue reading
pip & little blue 