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2024-02-19 21:36
In today’s fast-paced world, where demands and stresses abound, prioritising health has never been more crucial. Two fundamental pillars of health, often overlooked yet immensely… Read More
2023-12-13 20:39
Photo by Louis Hansel on UnsplashArtificial Intelligence is fascination, initially I did not understand how it would come to play in our everyday lives but the more I learn about its benefit… Read More
2023-11-11 22:26
Diwali: A Festival of Lights
Diwali, the festival of lights, holds a special place in my
heart as it spans over four days, each brimming with joy and tradition. The
first day, Dhanter… Read More
2023-07-13 18:41
We are enjoying some lovely summer weather but did you know how important it is to keep your self hydrated?What are the best ways to stay hydrated?Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water… Read More
2023-04-08 22:27
London is one of the best cities in the world for dining out.The restaurant choices are endless, whether you want fine dining or fast food.There are countless restaurants serving Italian, Ch… Read More
2022-12-08 22:49
Zucchini also known as courgette and baby marrow are summer squash, which are herbaceous vines whose roots and seeds are edible even when immature. It is closely related, but not identical… Read More
2022-11-10 09:59
The cuisine of the United Arab Emirates (Arabic) is one of my personal favourites. I adore the flavours, textures and aromas of Arabic dishes. Arabic cuisine makes effective use of spices an… Read More
2022-11-08 23:16
I have always been a vegetarian all my life, but in the last few years, my diet has been shifting more towards a vegan diet. I have found that veganism is more readily accepted worldwide and… Read More
2022-06-24 16:03
I have been a vegetarian all my life but I do eat dairy ie cheese, milk, yoghurt and milk base products. However my daughter recently changed to a vegan diet, so I have been trying lots of s… Read More
2022-06-24 15:28
Image CreditI admire winemakers that make the extra effort to produce wine sustainably. To be a little gentler with the environment without compromising the quality of the wine. Seeing anima… Read More
2022-05-25 08:53
I recently attended the ReBoot22 Conference hosted by Traverse Events in Hamburg. The conference was all about creativity within your work, recharging ones energy to help you work better and… Read More
2022-05-20 15:28
My family and I love discovering new places for dining out. With the Covid situation now improving the options have opened to allow us to travel to London and visit our favorite restaur… Read More
2022-04-18 21:48
I was born in East Africa and African cuisine is very close to my heart. Cassava, plantain, matoke, makai (corn) are just a few of the vegetables I love cooking with. The cuisine is a mix of… Read More
2022-02-06 23:34
Rice is a staple ingredient in my pantry. It can be cooked in so many different waysThis delicious one pot veggie rice with lentils also known in Gujarati cuisine as Chuti Khichdi is reall… Read More
2021-12-24 15:13
The festive season has begun and we are all excited for the upcoming festivities and holidays. It starts to feel christmassy as soon we start choosing gifts, purchasing them and then spendin… Read More
2021-12-17 16:59
Spanish Warm Courgette Salad is a lovely and tasty salad that is delicious as main dish or as a side dish. Its packed with healthy ingredients such as courgettes, peppers, cucumber and tosse… Read More
2021-09-20 19:31
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.Eating a good breakfast keeps you going till lunch time without getting mid morning hunger pangs. It helps you to concentrate and keeps your b… Read More
2021-09-10 22:52
Churma Ladoo are an Indian sweet dish usually shaped into round balls called ladoos. They are very popular in all Hindu households as they are commonly made on special occasions and as… Read More
2021-05-26 20:50
I love food photography and you will have read in my previous post about my new Instagram Bag. The Instagram Bag is a special bag for those who have both a love of food and a passion fo… Read More
2021-05-17 20:08
I have been writing this blog for a number of years and absolutely love sharing my recipes with all my readers.The blog has grown from strength to strength and I get motivation from all the… Read More
2021-05-05 18:21
Onion Bhajis are my favorite tea time snack, it reminds me of winter months when it is cold and raining and my mum used to serve these delicious piping hot bhajis with steaming hot… Read More
2021-04-29 21:33
Halwa is a sweet dense confectionery that is very popular in South East Asia, India and Middle East. There are many types of halva such as Greek Halwa, Semolina Halwa, Pumpkin Halwa. The com… Read More
2021-04-06 20:02
I love food photography and have a huge obsession for collecting props such as plates, spoons, bowls, brass and pewter ware as well as terracotta homeware. For food styling, it is important… Read More
2021-02-13 10:53
2020 has been the most challenging year for all of us with the continuous lockdowns and stay at home. It has been more and more difficult for our minds and bodies to adjust to being confined… Read More
2021-02-01 11:40
Photo by Andrew Neel on UnsplashSo, you’re thinking about writing a cookbook? Then read on to learn more about how to write one that’s really going to sell: Writing a best-sellin… Read More
2021-01-28 21:44
You may or may not know that cast iron cookware comes in two different kinds. First, you can find enamelled cast iron - which means that the cast iron has been coated with a melted layer of… Read More
2021-01-27 15:05
January is Veganuary; many people have been following a vegetarian/vegan diet through the month. However we are almost at the end of the month so why revert back to being a non-vegetarian. S… Read More
2020-12-30 20:22
Holidays, Christmas, New Year, Easter, Diwali or Eid, all these festivals are a time for togetherness, family time, easting , feasting, sharing, giving and gifting. My favorite gifts to gift… Read More
2020-12-20 18:00
Did you know that tomatoes are a fruit not a vegetable? Tomatoes originated in the South American. There are around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes worldwide. They are rich in lycopene, an anti… Read More
2020-11-12 21:02
The month of November brings the Hindu festival of Diwali lasting five days. It is the festival of lights, its the celebration of good over evil. It is the celebration of the return of Lord… Read More
2020-10-21 16:18
Last week the Hindu festival of Navratri started. Navratri is a Hindu festival that lasts 9 -10 days depending on the lunar calendar. The word Navratri is a sanskrit word, nava means nine an… Read More
2020-09-30 21:00
Potato Curry is a very popular dish and goes by several different names in different parts of India and the world. The preparation of the humble potato curry can be done in numerous ways wit… Read More
2020-09-16 19:20
The last few months I have been taking stock of our families eating habits and I have been trying to cut out unhealthy snacks and refined and fatty foods. I have been making daily meal plans… Read More
2020-09-08 20:23
The last six months during lock down, we have all spent more time in our homes than ever before. Families finally found they were discovering new ways to communicate, learn new skills and ta… Read More
2020-07-31 20:16
This refreshing Orange, ginger and lemon grass tea is not only refreshing and perfect to enjoy when it’s hot, it is full of antioxidants which is good for your health. Lemon grass… Read More
2020-07-01 19:46
We have been very fortunate for the last few weeks to have had mostly good weather. The sunshine has meant that we can do a lot of the outdoor chores that were accumulating. I have also spen… Read More
2020-06-16 12:55
This is one of my favorite all time recipes to use up left over rice. The flavoursome Chinese style fried rice goes so well with sweet and sour vegetables. It is also just tasty on its own f… Read More
2020-06-09 10:57
I love fruits and salads and during lockdown, I have been trying to create different types of salads and dressings. My recent discovery is making savory and tangy fruit salads. When I was in… Read More
2020-06-07 19:08
I am a big foodie and I am sure all my readers know that and also know that I am also very particular about my cookware, knives, chopping boards and utensils that I use in my kitchen. Having… Read More
2020-05-23 15:28
We are almost into the 7th week of lock down and I am spending even more time in my kitchen. I have been clearing out the cupboards and being ruthless. I am sure like me, many of you also ha… Read More
2020-05-07 16:50
With the Lock down extended, we are spending more time at home with the family. One of the most asked questions I get from my readers is what can I cook, my kids are always hungry? I am cons… Read More
2020-04-22 20:20
Chai Spiced Dalgona Coffee- There is a craze for this whipped coffee at the moment which you can serve hot or cold. What is Dalgona Coffee? It's basically coffee granules, sugar and water i… Read More
2020-03-13 20:09
Photo by Monika Grabkowska on UnsplashWhat are Microgreens?Microgreens are seedlings of edible vegetables and herbs, they are miniature and range in size from 1" to 1 ½" long. The veg… Read More
2020-03-12 13:43
Image by conger designsChoosing The Perfect Tea For Every MoodThe peaceful and calming effects of tea are well known. What makes drinking tea even better is that it offers lots of health ben… Read More
2020-02-21 19:45
Breakfast is the most important part of the day, but it is difficult during weekday mornings to have a leisurely breakfast. When I am short of time, I always opt for overnight oats which can… Read More
2020-01-29 14:22
Cauliflower is a vegetable which you either love or hate. This recipe is so delicious that the fussiest eater will gobble it up. It's a great appetiser for parties, leftovers can be added to… Read More
2019-12-16 19:34
Shortbread is one of the easiest biscuits you can make, it only uses three main ingredients and you can flavour it in any which way you like such as chocolate, herbs and flowers too. For som… Read More
2019-12-09 22:15
Broccoli is full of antioxidants and vitamins and its perfect to include these in your daily diet. This broccoli soup is simple to make using basic ingredients , however it is super tasty an… Read More
2019-12-01 16:02
I love soups be it winter or summer, nothing beats a hearty bowl of comforting soup with some fresh crusty bread. Making soup is not a difficult task but sometimes it creates lots of w… Read More
2019-11-23 21:35
Are you a starter or a dessert person?We all love going out to dinner and you always get some people who opt for a starter and main course and some that love to have a main course and a des… Read More
2019-11-10 21:07
I have grown up with spices, my mother’s spice box was her favourite go to item in her kitchen and now it’s mine. There are regular spices that I always have in my spice box such… Read More
2019-11-05 22:06
2019-10-21 15:26
Yield: Serves 2Author: Nayna KanabarPrintWith ImageWithout ImageVegan Butternut Squash and Tomato SoupHearty butternut squash and tomato soup with a hint of chilli and ginger.prep time: 10… Read More
2019-10-10 15:12
1947 London is not just any Indian restaurant; it offers a shared dining experience to bring together cultures and generations. Centrally located in Charlotte street London very near Tottenh… Read More
2019-08-15 20:56
The month of August the recipe swap group I was allocated a blog called namscorner, written by Narmadha. She is a software developer and cooking is her passion, especially baking .Looking th… Read More
2019-07-22 20:31
What is Black Corn?Black corn is native to Peru, it is often known as Aztec Corn or Mexican corn. Black Aztec is an heirloom corn variety, it has a deep purplish/black kernels. Black corn… Read More
2019-07-16 15:25
A short distance from Kingston-upon-Thames in Hampton Wick, Copper Leaf is a gin bar and restaurant with an extensive list of over 60 gins. It serves modern European cuisine with a fusi… Read More
2019-07-15 06:00
It's great fun being part of the Recipe swap group in facebook where like minded food bloggers join forces and create a recipe from their allocated partners blog. It's a great way to make n… Read More
2019-06-15 07:09
I am really enjoying being part of the Recipe swap group in facebook where like minded food bloggers join forces and create a recipe from their allocated partners blog. This encourages you… Read More
2019-06-05 14:32
Gingerline- The Grand Expedition gives you a Floating, Feeding & Falling Dream. This is a most unique theatrical dining experience that I have even tried.The concept is simple you enjoy… Read More
2019-05-29 15:11
Keeping hydrated is extremely for our body and health Water is essential for the kidneys and other bodily functions. During the day water is lost by the body in the form of sweating and urin… Read More
2019-05-28 16:16
Ginger is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or ginger, is widely used as a spice and for medicinal purposes. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae botanical family. Ginger is… Read More
2019-05-15 06:00
This is the May challenge for recipe swap and this month I was allocated F for flavour blog written by Shalini. Shalini is a software engineer, who is currently a stay at home mum. She gets… Read More
2019-05-09 21:26
Turmeric is one spice that is commonly found in most Asian kitchens. It has numerous health benefits since it is contains curcumin, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and anti… Read More
2019-05-03 19:31
With the summer fast approaching I love cooking outdoors on the barbecue. Being vegetarian I have tried barbecuing every vegetable imaginable but my all time favourite is cauliflower. Cauli… Read More
2019-05-02 13:15
I love all types of cuisine and especially those that include my favorite ingredients such as courgettes, aubergines, fresh herbs, tomatoes, peppers and lemons. The cuisine that predo… Read More
2019-04-15 06:49
This is my recipe swap challenge for the month of April. This Month my partner was Veena who blogs at veenasvegnation.com. Looking through Venna's blog was really interesting. She has a lot… Read More
2019-03-25 18:28
I love salads but sometimes when its cold I make this warm chickpea salad as its perfect eaten hot or cold. With middle Eastern flavours it goes really well with a meze of pitta bread, hummu… Read More
2019-03-23 13:22
Covent garden is my favourite part of London, I love spending lazy Sunday afternoons strolling through the square and savouring the atmosphere. It is also the hub of London theatre land show… Read More
2019-03-07 14:10
Being a foodie I spend a lot of time in my kitchen cooking. Having good quality pots and pans with a good non stick coating is a must. Non stick pans means you can use minimal oil and cook f… Read More
2019-02-23 09:52
I lived in East Africa for eight years of my life and I have very fond memories of the food there. Street food was something we loved and I have a very vivid memory of one such street vendor… Read More
2019-02-21 16:09
I really believe in healthy eating and I always try to include lots of healthy ingredients into my daily diet. For centuries it is thought that foods have healing properties and having India… Read More
2019-02-15 08:24
I am a member of the facebook Recipe swap group where food bloggers are paired with another blogger in the group and they get the opportunity to discover their partners blog and select a re… Read More
2019-02-11 20:34
What is afternoon tea you may ask? Its actually a meal that is usually consumed between 3.30 and 5.00pm and originated in 1840 with the wealthy social class in England. The meal consis… Read More
2019-01-23 07:53
This January my pledge is to cook and eat extra healthy. I have been making sure that I prepare varied lunches for my family with the fresh ingredients. One of my family's most frequent lunc… Read More
2019-01-15 17:55
I am a member of the facebook Recipe swap group where food bloggers are paired with another blogger in the group and they get the opportunity to discover their partners blog and select a r… Read More
2019-01-03 13:02
After an indulgent festive period it's time to think of getting into shape, stick to the New Years resolutions and follow a healthy eating programme. I have created a plan for my self that I… Read More
2018-12-25 09:28
How does your Christmas morning start? We have a ritual that we follow every year. We all wear our Christmas jumpers to start off with. We then all gather in the lounge where the presents ar… Read More
2018-12-07 21:30
Soups are a staple in my household we all love them especially when the weather is wet and grim. This Thai tomato soup is so simple to make and strangely the recipe works best with overripe… Read More
2018-11-18 17:08
I recently tested the Terraillon bakeware range at simplyfood and I must say the rolling pin and the bowl set are the best items I have had in my kitchen. If you want to know more about them… Read More
2018-11-07 08:29
I have been travelling right up to the first day of the Diwali celebrations . Totally jet lagged I needed to make some quick and easy sweet recipe. With a maraton of Diwali preparations, I m… Read More
2018-11-06 21:13
Diwali is the celebration of lights, it's a Hindu celebration that spans over four day. The festival is to mark the return of Lord Rama from 14 years in exile and his victory of good over ev… Read More
2018-09-21 14:52
The country is currently enjoying baking fever with the start of the the GBBO series. I too love baking, I am not an expert and its not my strong point, never the less I do dabble and try my… Read More
2018-08-27 15:12
One of my favorite vegetables is aubergines and I always try and cook with them at least once a week. These wonderful purple aubergines used in this recipe are home grown from a friends gard… Read More
2018-08-02 12:44
The weather in the UK has been lovely and hot the past few weeks and I am enjoying spending time out doors. We relish Al fresco dining, barbecuing and eating healthy. Our meals mainly consis… Read More
2018-07-30 21:08
I am a big fan of aubergines and I can eat them everyday if I get the chance. I like cooking with the small baby aubergines, they usually work well with Indian Inspired recipes. The large d… Read More
2018-07-23 18:23
Since the last couple of posts you can see that I have been sharing some really lovely product samples that I received to test in the simplyfood kitchens. I am really enjoying testing… Read More
2018-07-20 09:05
The last couple of months I have had the opportunity to discover lots of new products, I featured afew in a previous post and today I am going to share some more that I am trialing at the si… Read More
2018-07-15 17:02
One of my favorite cuisines is Indo Chinese, I am not even sure if this is a made up term or it actually exists but basically it means that the dish has a fusion of Indian/Chinese flavours… Read More
2018-06-29 17:44
Masala Mamas is a beautiful cookbook with recipes and stories from Indian women changing their communities through food and love. This is no ordinary cook book, it’s a book about empow… Read More
2018-06-19 22:20
Its been a while since I have shared a smoothie recipe, but a few weeks ago I wrote about how I make smoothie packs to freeze every week. This smoothie pack I have used is my mango, coconu… Read More
2018-06-13 20:43
Oats are classed as a super food as they have numerous health benefits and they are gluten free and high in antioxidants. They can be incorporated in your daily diet in lots of different way… Read More
2018-06-10 11:53
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A lot of people skip breakfast and then get hunger pangs mid morning. I enjoy oats for breakfast, either made as overnight oats in the summer… Read More
2018-06-01 15:32
This is my third month with the group recipe swap on facebook where a bunch of like minded food bloggers get together and team up in pairs to create a recipe from each others blogs. My partn… Read More
2018-05-31 21:44
Recipes and posts by email and GDPRDear ReadersYou may have heard the term GDPR a lot recently. It's basically the new data protection law in Europe and simplyfood are included in… Read More
2018-05-31 09:43
My daughter loves cheese and potato pies but the shop bought ones all vary in flavour and texture and we have not been able to find one that we really like so I decided to make my own. The… Read More
2018-05-22 21:27
London is such a beautiful city, it is historic and has amazing architecture but it is also cosmopolitan. There are so many great places to visit and see and not to forget so many wonderful… Read More
2018-05-15 20:12
print recipe Lemon Hummusby Nayna Kanabar May-2-2018Citrussy lemon and lime flavours added to creamy chickpea puree makes this hummus rustic and flavoursome.Ingredients:400 g tinned p… Read More
2018-05-13 15:03
How often do you go food shopping? I usually do a weekly food shop and then top it up with milk and bread mid week if I need to. My shopping list is usually the same with my favorite staple… Read More
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