I love cardamom kheer, it takes me right back to India. One of my favourite places to order kheer is Ayur Pak restaurant in Tapovan, Rishikesh. This restaurant is a hidden delight and is a tranquil place to escape the hustle and bustle of the surrounding streets. The lush gardens are an escape from the […]
I don’t know about you but I’m enjoying the long stretch between Christmas and New Year to catch up on reading books, listening to podcasts, watching movies and taking rest. I have finished Seth Godin’s new book, ‘The Practice – shipping creative work’ over the holidays. An inspiring book that encourages creatives to do the […]
A quick, easy and cheap meal for one, perfect meal for winter evenings. Serves 1 Prep 10 mins / Cooking 20 mins Ingredients 20cm x 20cm square of puff pastry 2 tbsp passata Salt and black pepper 1 pinch dried oregano 1/4 mozzarella ball, torn into chunks A few spinach leaves 1 egg Method 1. […]
It’s been a while since I last posted to my blog. 2020 has been a challenging year for all and I hope you are doing ok. I have been cooking and creating throughout the year so I thought I would post one of my favourite dishes. Harissa shakshuka is a versatile dish that can be […]
Neal’s Yard Remedies Wild Rose Beauty Balm is one of my all time favourite beauty products. It’s an amazing all-round product that leaves your skin feeling radiant and it smells divine. Here’s a DIY version of this beauty balm. These natural ingredients are easy to buy and it’s really simple to make at a fraction […]
Laura’s ‘Big Emotions – Mindful Music for Little People’ book and audiobook couldn’t have arrived at a more timely period. We are 10 weeks into lockdown and everyone, including children and their parents, are needing extra support at this time. ‘Big Emotions’ is a musical wellbeing book for 3-7yr olds (EYFS & KS1). Emotions can […]
“It’s both embarrassing and frustrating when you discover your well-meaning attempts at heroic leadership have kept you and your team stuck in a cycle of mediocrity. You’re exhausted, they’re frustrated, and everyone’s underperforming. Dave McKeown draws on wisdom and experience to give you the insights to break the cycle, and a plan to actually change […]
Libraries Unlimited and The Reading Agency launch ‘Reading Well for children’ book list to support children’s mental health and wellbeing. The Reading Well for children booklist has been created in response to concerning data about children’s mental health in the UK. In 2018, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health reported that schools were on […]
A wonderfully rich fish curry with coconut cream, butter and tomatoes. Serve with basmati rice or naan bread and chutneys. Serves 4 Prep 20 mins / Cooking 70 mins Ingredients 1¼ tsp ground ginger ½ tbsp ground fenugreek 1 tsp ground coriander 8 cardamom pods, shells discarded and seeds removed and crushed in a mortar ½ […]
Dhals (dal, daal, dahl) are perfect comfort food for the winter months. Dahls, made with lentils and spice, make a healthy meal providing a source of protein, while the vegetables, spice and herb ingredients supply valuable vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. To create a warming dahl, it is recommended that it is cooked long and slow […]
