Refried beans are such a quick nourishing dinner. Dollop on a bowl of rice with greens and a fried egg on top, on toast under scrambled eggs with salad or our favourite – spread inside a warm tortilla with rice and greens and avocado. When everything bar the salt, cumin and oil are homegrown – […]
Warming Winter Chai
Chai becomes my favourite cup at this time of year. Such a warming, nourishing drink – it’s perfect for wintery days. I’ve tried lots of pre mixed teas but none comes close to own made. Before we carry on – let’s talk about milk because the milk maketh the chai! Creamy fat is a chai […]
Butternut stuffed with beans and sage
This delicious easy meal comes from Shared Kitchen, the blog of kiwi chef, Julie Buiso. 1 butternut pumpkin1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped1 large clove garlic, peeled and crushed1 small hot red chilli, finely chopped, or ¼ tsp chilli flakes400g cannellini beans – own cooked or a can […]
Homemade Chilli Flakes
These are one of the easiest, but most useful preserves ever. I mean how useful are chilli flakes! For simple electricity + appliance free dried chillis, simply string them up. Thread a needle and poke it through the meaty bit by the stalk. Hang them away from sunlight. For a jar of home grown, next […]