Posted in Lunches , Snacks , South East Asian , Starters on Oct 20th, 2010
I spent last Christmas in Northern Vietnam, in a small, very remote mountain village near the Chinese border, called Sa Pa. We had to take the night train up and from the train station it was about an hour’s drive up and down a mountain side – needless to say, I felt nauseous after just [...]
Posted in Beans & Pulses , Dinners , Indian & South Asian , Lunches , One Pot Wonders on Sep 15th, 2010
I used to hate Indian food. I always found it too spicy (or rather, hot – the only spice I could ever taste was chilli) and way too rich and greasy for my liking. Then I went to India. I was actually dreading it because I knew I’d have to eat Indian food for breakfast, [...]
Posted in Snacks on Sep 2nd, 2010
We all know that seeds, such as sunflower and pumpkin, are really good for you – they’re packed with Omega oils, vitamin E, calcium and magnesium among other vitamins and minerals. Unfortunately, they can be a bit bland and you get bored of them quickly. Over the years, I have eaten more than enough plain [...]
Posted in Dinners on Aug 5th, 2010
I think majority of people think tofu is bland and boring, whether they’ve tried it or not. It’s a shame really, because tofu is one of the most versatile foods there is. If prepared correctly, it’s like a sponge that absorbs marinades easily and can be made to taste completely different every time. Plain or [...]
Posted in Dinners , Great for kids , Lunches on Jul 23rd, 2010
Fritatta is a quick, nutritious dish that you can make using almost any vegetables you have in your fridge. I particularly find them great for refueling after a workout and if I have any left over, I’ll save it for breakfast or lunch the next day. Last night, I had some pesto left over which [...]
