Chargrilled Plum and Rocket Salad with Orange-Mint-Basil Vinaigrette
I’m up to my ears in plums this week. I came across a few 19p punnets in the Co-op near my house and I couldn’t resist. We had a plum tree in… Read More
Warm Barley Salad with Harissa and Mint
After Christmas and New Year, everything is drained; our immune systems, our cupboards, our wallets. We need rejuvenation, and after the decadence of our eating and drinking over the holiday period, we… Read More
Bulgur Wheat Upma: South Indian Breakfast
Sometimes you need a kick up the bum when it comes to cooking. Your repertoire gets a bit dull, your imagination doesn’t seem to extend past the things you have made the… Read More
Classic Carrot and Coriander Soup
Alright, I’ve used the word “classic” here, but you should know me well enough now by now to know that I can never resist adding a couple of little tweaks into any… Read More
Marinated Teriyaki Tofu
Tofu is one of those things that I probably don’t use as much as I should. I hate the silken stuff with an aggressive passion (so gross) so I only really use… Read More
Vegan Yaki Onigiri: Fried Breakfast Rice Patties
I’ve just got back from spending a long weekend in Amsterdam and Paris catching up with old friends from far-flung places, going to galleries, drinking coffee, eating food, taking photos and reading… Read More
Ginger-Stewed Pears
We had spring here in Edinburgh; it was last week, and it lasted about 4 days. It was 18 degrees and TWICE I left the house without a jacket. I know; halcyon… Read More
Peanut-Sriracha Soba Stir Fry
I’m absolutely thrilled to say that today’s post is brought to you in collaboration with the wonderful Danielle from Vocabulettering! Danielle is a great friend of mine and a talented handletterer; we… Read More
Broccoli and Red Kale Miso-Tahini Soup
It’s turning warm (well, not cold) in Edinburgh and so my need for lighter meals has begun; eating your own bodyweight in Lentil Shepherd’s Pie is less fun when it’s sunny outside.… Read More
Sweet Potato, Harissa and Kale Hash with Tahini-Lemon-Ginger Drizzle
In the mornings, I need a little help. I try to be a morning person, really I do – and for the most part, I can get up and go about my… Read More
