Happy mother’s day to the coolest lady I know. Thank you for: Bolstering me against the millions of conflicting images of how a young woman is ‘supposed to be’. Helping me realise that self-confidence is not a vice. Pointing me in the direction of exercise but letting me find my own way there. A fantastic relationship…
Archives for March 2014
Chia Seed and Roasted Rhubarb Dessert
As I’m sure you know, actors used to say ‘rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb’ in scenes to mimic the sound of background conversation. Rhubarb is such a great word in its own right though – such odd spelling, such a lovely rolling ‘r’ sound, signifying such an amazing fruit. Why, it’s worth repeating! Rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb… Rhubarb…
Chia Seed Pitta Breads
Far better to make resolutions for Lent than New Years. January is a terrible time for self-improvement – it’s dark, cold and your cupboards are still full of the booze from Christmas. Spring, on the other hand, is by definition all about new beginnings. Take something on for the 40 days of Lent, and by…
Vegan Pancakes
Everybody loves pancakes, right? These are quick and easy to make – fab as a healthy breakfast with fruit and yoghurt and great with peanut butter and/or jam for marginally less healthy start to the day! It’s Shrove Tuesday today – aka Pancake Tuesday (aka Day of Joy on a Plate!) but you can eat…