by Valerie Green | Jun 13, 2020 | Articles
Allow me start at the beginning. …. I left my country of birth, the beautiful Emerald Isle of Ireland, before my 2nd birthday and was brought up as an expat, as my parents emigrated to Zimbabwe – then known as Rhodesia, with my baby brother and I. After 6 years and...
by Valerie Green | Jun 12, 2020 | Recipes
This is super filling and busting with flavours – ginger, garlic, chilli, coriander and turmeric. The quinoa is cooked in the creamy coconut milk curry mix. You may find it too filling with the new potatoes too so feel free to leave them out or add less. And of...
by Valerie Green | Jun 12, 2020 | Recipes
Delicious for lunch served with a salad or as a snack. Perfect for vegetarians too! I use ready made all-butter puff pastry for that extra crispiness. It is best served hot so once out of the oven, allow it to cool for 5 mins then slice and devour. Serves 6 1 tbsp...
by Valerie Green | Jun 4, 2020 | Recipes
Ole! Bring a bit of Spain in to your kitchen. Pour a glass of Rioja or a glass of Cava, play some flamenco tunes, and get your biggest pan out. You need paella rice for this dish which you can find in most supermarkets. Serves 4 1 tbsp olive oil 2 chicken...
by Valerie Green | May 24, 2020 | Recipes
These are perfect for breakfast served with natural yoghurt or with an afternoon cup of green tea. The walnuts give a bit of crunch and the kitchen smells heavenly. They are vegan friendly too! Makes 10-12 muffins 4 medium ripe bananas 15g ground flaxseed...
by Valerie Green | May 22, 2020 | Articles
“the very process of cooking can nourish your psychological wellbeing” Psychology Today Did you ever think that slicing and dicing your vegetables can ease your anxiety and lower your depression & stress levels? Well according to mental health experts it...
by Valerie Green | May 9, 2020 | Articles
Do you find yourself opening the kitchen cupboards and fridge several times a day? Do you end up eating the whole tub of Ben & Jerrys ice cream? Can’t stop eating crisps and biscuits? If so, you are emotional eating. Emotional or comfort eating is a way to...
by Valerie Green | May 7, 2020 | Recipes
This salad reminds me of BBQ’s, blue skies and warm sunny days. I love the saltiness of Feta combined with the sweetness of the dried cranberries. You can substitute the rice with microwave basmati and wholegrain rice. It tastes good served warm or cold. Serves 4 ...
by Valerie Green | May 7, 2020 | Recipes
My daughter absolutely loves pancakes and is now enjoying experimenting with healthier versions. These have been her tastiest ones so far. Everything gets whizzed up in the blender then poured into a frying pan. Couldn’t be simpler. We like to serve them with a...
by Valerie Green | May 2, 2020 | Articles
In case you missed it, I turned the big 50 this week! A birthday in isolation was not exactly what I had in mind. However, I made the most of the day. Dressed up, showed up and had so much fun. Even the weather was kind that day so I was able to sit in the garden...
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