Smoky Eggplant Curry Dip
The Baingan Bharta, a fire roasted twice-cooked eggplant curry is India's version of Baba Ganoush. A truly rustic celebration of the whole fruit, both dishe... Read More >>
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Super Green Turmeric Bloody Mary And Date Nights
Nick and I met 21 years ago when we were starry eyed and 18. Within a month, we had forged a bond that went deeper than societal norms and expectations. It ... Read More >>
Slow Cooked Sticky Leg Of Lamb Ragu With Pappardelle And A Spring Garden Gathering
A slowly unravelling spring is a magical awakening of the senses. When the soft at first but heavy with fragrance air turns warm and balmy, out comes the pa... Read More >>
Okra Masala Stir-Fry
One of our local market stalls is run by an Indian family. And because of that, they seem to have a never ending supply of okra most of which is depleted af... Read More >>
Zucchini Burrata Spring Salad With Pesto And Postcards From The Visual Gathering Workshop
Last Friday I hosted and taught the Visual Art Of Gathering Food & People Workshop at the Cook Republic Headquarters with Emma Duckworth. It was a creat... Read More >>
Mushroom Masala And Fenugreek
When I was six years old we were studying propagation of plants from seeds in science class at school. I would save up plastic ice cream containers,... Read More >>
Savoury Buckwheat Omelettes, A Newspaper Column And The Title Of My First Cookbook
On days when I am working by myself (which is most days, really!) I eat pre-dominantly vegetarian meals. An hour long lunch break is often enough to... Read More >>
On Turning 36 And How To Make Tomato Water
I am 36 today. It is my birthday. It kind of crept up on me. It crept up on my family. It managed to scare them because they were caught unawares. W... Read More >>
Lunchbox Colour Salad
A healthy, fresh and wholesome whole wheat pasta salad that you could enjoy hot or cold becomes a celebration of nutrient rich colours in your bowl. Nourish yourself!... Read More >>
Bombay Sandwich
A beautiful sandwich layered with greens, herbs, veggies, sauces and chutney served on grain bread embodies the flavours of Bombay.... Read More >>