The famous canals are as pretty as ever however there is a new, exciting energy gripping Amsterdam, with chic artisan cafes popping up in old neighborhoods and repurposed food halls rejuvenating this historic city. I’m a planner and I’m also pretty frugal, especially when it comes to paying for accommodation. When I started looking for options in … [Read more...] about How to spend 24 hours in Amsterdam
No-bake yoghurt and mango cheesecake pots with cashew coconut crust (and my new cookbook!)
I’m beyond excited to finally share not only my new website but also a sneak peak of Whole Food, Bowl Food. I’ve got to be completely honest with you, I’m absolutely terrified about my book being out in the public sphere. This is for a few different reasons but ultimately; I think my anxiety stems from the fact that every recipe in Whole Food, Bowl … [Read more...] about No-bake yoghurt and mango cheesecake pots with cashew coconut crust (and my new cookbook!)
Prawns with XO sauce and soba noodles
I can’t get enough of XO sauce - this rich, complex Chinese dish is a must for any chilli lovers. You can buy XO sauce from Asian supermarkets but I’ve never found one I liked – they’re often overly salty or too sweet, plus making your own is very simple. I double the XO sauce recipe and keep a jar in the refrigerator so I can whip this up whenever … [Read more...] about Prawns with XO sauce and soba noodles
Roasted sweet potato skins with creamy cashew dressing
All hail the sweet potato
Roasted, mashed, steamed, fried, grilled or grated – to me, those orange-fleshed spuds are the ultimate comfort food. I always roast a few sweet potatoes at the start of the week – and then use them in salads – and to whip up this quick, tasty dinner. Cooked sweet potato will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week, however don’t refrigerate raw … [Read more...] about Roasted sweet potato skins with creamy cashew dressing
Raspberry and apple crumble bake
Who doesn’t love crumble? It’s one of the most humble desserts – with its crunchy topping and par-cooked fruit, served with a dollop of double cream and ice-cream, who can resist? I must admit, I usually don’t make my crumble with a recipe – I throw in whatever fruit has been left a little too long in the fridge, a few spices, scatter with some … [Read more...] about Raspberry and apple crumble bake
Enchanted Marrakech
Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. Gustave Flaubert Marrakech will ambush your senses. Colour is everywhere; from the mosaic tiles and woven textiles lining the souks to the brightly painted streets. The smells are both alluring and off-putting; you walk down one souk that is selling live poultry only to … [Read more...] about Enchanted Marrakech
A guide to eating in Copenhagen
I want to move to Copenhagen. Some places, like Barcelona and Los Angeles, I absolutely love visiting on holidays but the prospect of making a home is more difficult to envisage. Copenhagen, on the other hand, is a place I daydream about. I picture myself hopping on a bike and peddling around the pastel-house lined streets with a picnic basket of … [Read more...] about A guide to eating in Copenhagen
Spiced pumpkin with pine nuts and harissa yoghurt
This roasted pumpkin dish is pimped up with a generous coating of sweet spices and a tangy Harissa yoghurt. Cinnamon and cumin accentuate the natural sweetness of the roasted pumpkin, while fennel seeds have a liquorice flavour which adds another layer of flavour. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1.5 kg (3 lb) Japanese squash/pumpkin (kabocha) or … [Read more...] about Spiced pumpkin with pine nuts and harissa yoghurt