Hello again my friend! It's time again for the clocks to change*, giving us an extra hour to do something fun - like enjoy a new book! Read on for my book giveaway, and be in with a chance to win a copy of Cholent: The Most Jewish Food on Earth. Shabbat recipe of the week - vegan humous basar Humous basar is a delicious Israeli dish of creamy humous topped with a spiced beef mixture. In this vegan version I've swapped out the meat for hearty, savoury mushrooms, cooked down and richly...
8 days ago • 4 min read
Hello there my friend! Tomorrow is World Food Day, celebrating the UNFAO and its work towards creating a sustainable, prosperous, and food-secure future for all. It's a great opportunity to consider the origins of our food, and to thank the people who worked tirelessly to get it from a seed all the way to our plates. Shabbat recipe of the week - Quapple Spomble!! Quince and apple sponge crumble, or 'quapple spomble' as it's known in our house, is an absolutely gorgeous pudding that I'm sure...
15 days ago • 3 min read
Hello there my friend! High Holiday season has finally come to a close, and regular, everyday life can resume. After a month of special foods, it's good to be eating a bit more 'normally' again! And while we've been distracted with festivals, loads of gorgeous Autumn fruits have appeared. So this week, I'm suggesting some delicious ways to enjoy them. A post-YomTov treat, if you like 🙂 Recipe of the week - Baked mujadara Mujadara is a classic Middle Eastern dish, combining lentils, rice, and...
22 days ago • 2 min read
Hello again my friend! The cooking and eating marathon that is the High Holydays and Succot is almost at an end. If like me, you're running out of energy and enthusiasm, check out my easiest, tastiest, most bang-for-your-buck recipes below. These deliver max flavour and wow factor, for minimum effort. Phew! Starting with... Recipe of the week - 10 minute chocolate tart With just three ingredients and a few minutes work, you have a lush and luxurious vegan dark chocolate tart that's a...
29 days ago • 3 min read
Hello again my friend! I hope you had a meaningful Yom Kippur, and your pre- and post-fast foods were nourishing and delicious! Shabbat recipe of the week - Lokshen pudding with apple As we shift gears and enter 'hot pudding' season, what better way to start than with a classic? This is my Mum's version of lokshen pudding, which sandwiches a filling of soft, fruity apples between two layers of sweet and spicy noodles. It's warm, comforting, and absolutely delicious! If you've never used...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hello there my friend! I hope you had an uplifting and meaningful Rosh Hashanah, and were able to start the year as you mean to go on. Shabbat recipe of the week - Creamy courgette and potato soup This Shabbat falls right before Yom Kippur. For me, that means an emphasis on homely, comforting, humble food, made to nourish our bodies and souls as we prepare for the Day of Atonement. This creamy vegan soup, made with seasonal courgettes, hearty potatoes, and gentle seasonings, is ideal. It's...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hello my friend! Rosh Hashanah is tomorrow! I'm sure your plans are done, the cooking is in hand, and you're looking forward to a lovely YomTov. Recipe of the week - sticky, spicy honey cake! This rich, dark, and sticky honey cake is spiced up with zingy spices and zesty orange, in a tribute to my late Mum's classic Rosh Hashanah ginger and golden syrup cake. Easy to make, it's a delicious way to usher in a sweet New Year. It's gooey, sticky, rich and sweet, and has a gorgeous honey flavour....
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello there my friend! September is here! Can you feel it? More below, but first... Shabbat recipe of the week - Pear and Apple Crumble Cake Crumble cakes are right up there in my list of favourite bakes. A base of tender sponge, a layer of luscious fruits, and a topping of delicious crunchy crumble - it's a bake that has it all! This delicious apple and pear crumble cake is delightfully seasonal and a wonderful way to use September's lovely fruits. Enjoy it warm with custard or cream, or...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hello there my friend! Rosh Hashanah is just a couple of weeks away, so it's time to start planning in earnest! See below for my favourite YomTov dishes that are both festive and also healthy choices. Shabbat recipe of the week - Grilled peach salad with pecans and feta Stone fruits are at the peak of their season around now, and this gorgeous salad is a simple and delicious way to enjoy them. Soft, sweet, smoky grilled peach slices are combined with crispy lettuce, salty feta, and crunchy...
2 months ago • 3 min read
