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Reasons Why you Should Ditch the World Food Aisle

For the love of food, connection and freebies.

Interview with 91 Magazine

Grab a cuppa and head over to the inspiring blog on 91magazine if you fancy reading my “Love What You Do” interview that I did with them.

Nostalgia: The Lingering Taste on every Expat’s Tongue

I want cheddar cheese and Branston’s pickle sandwiches, Monster Munch, Heinz Cream of Tomato soup with floating hunks of white-sliced bread, a deep bowl of Bird’s Eye Custard with drowned slices of banana and builder’s tea with enough Digestives to soak up the entire mug.

Doughnuts Won’t Save You, But They’ll Take the Edge Off

My hands had made something, something small but something good enough to give me the confidence to tackle something a bit bigger. Doughnuts, of course always help.

Why You Should be Cooking with Ghee More

This magical golden substance is called Ghee and has been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda for medical and therapeutical purposes.

The Steaks are High : Tips on Cooking the Perfect Pan-Seared Steak

Follow my simple steps for perfectly cooked, steakhouse style beef steak every single time.

What is Lacto-Fermentation?

Lacto-fermentation is the the simplest and arguably oldest method of food processing and preserving. This primitive fermentation process requires nothing more than salt, vegetables and water, with no need for expensive equipment.

What is Tarka?

Mastering the Indian technique of tarka (or tarka) will take your food, Indian and otherwise to a higher notch.

Covid-19, Quarantine & Figs

Figs - the fruit that symbolises wisdom, new life and enlightenment...pretty apt as we sit tight on the eve of lockdown lifting in France. 20 reflections from 8 weeks of strict quarantine during Covid-19

Dry Sautéing Mushrooms

Find out how to get the maximum amount of flavour out of mushrooms with a very simple technique.

The Quality Street Tin

If you grew up in an Asian household, then you’ll know that the Quality Street tin was built on lies and the beginning of your lifelong distrust for things that looked, too good to be true.

3 Ways with Tinned Tomatoes

Tinned tomatoes. My number one hero ingredient. When I don’t want the faff of prepping a load of bits, crave something fresh, delicious and full of that umami moorishness, tinned tomatoes are my go-to. Probably the most versatile pantry ingredient and used across the globe in unique ways.

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