Steaming and stacking Monday mornings is generally the time for steaming and stacking for the week or fortnight ahead. Steaming is considered one of the best methods because it retains water-soluble vitamins (B and C) and minerals that can be [...]
Minced beef and noodles This is a 'recipe', if you can call it that, which takes literally five minutes to prepare. And a couple of minutes to cool. It is quick, clean and nourishing. Lightly browned minced beef, mixed with [...]
Scum or yum? Another no-waste day in the kitchen. This week I was making a batch of broth from beef knuckles. And apple vinegar. That’s all. I noticed after it came to the boil that there was a lot of [...]
Amaranth in the kitchen Amaranth is one of those ancient grains that feels both timeless and fresh. It stands out as a complete plant-based protein, which is relatively unusual in the plant world. It’s also naturally gluten-free, making it suitable for dogs [...]
Mushroom 'caviar' Perhaps it's misleading to call this caviar, because it's cheap and cheerful, simple and versatile. And of course, with mushrooms it's always going to be healthy - even super healthy, depending on which mushrooms you use. This is [...]
Chia seed mucilage Chia seed mucilage is super healthy, super easy and super versatile. First and foremost, let's look at the 'healthy'. Soothes sensitive stomachs and irritated intestinal linings, promoting gut comfort. Lubricates the digestive system to support regular, comfortable [...]