The weather in London has definitely had a touch of spring about it the last few days. Spring is my favourite time of year, it brings me hope for the summer ahead, more crucial than ever this year. It also spurs me on to undertake some ubiquitous spring cleaning which inevitably starts off with an…
While my own dietary requirements are minimal (I am allergic to strawberries and chia seeds), I really appreciate the struggles of those with more extensive requirements, either for themselves or for a family member. I do have a relative who is on a special diet including gluten-free and dairy-free together with a host of other…
In the days of my childhood growing up on a farm in Zimbabwe we always had a large pot of soup on the stove through winter. It was kept topped up with leftover vegetables and its flavour grew through the week. I’ve loved a hearty vegetable soup since then (a combination of comforting memories and…
I can resist everything except temptation…and yesterday that temptation was an indulgent dish of Prawn and Chorizo Linguine. Saturday mornings for me involve a lie-in, strong coffee and a walk across Kennington Park to Oval where our local farmers’ market is in full swing. It’s a nice bit of routine for a weekend which allows…
