Hello my friend, and happy July! The summeriest of the summer months began yesterday, and there's a huge variety of fruits and vegetables in season. More on that below, but first... Shabbat recipe of the week - halva ice-cream pie! Since these Shabbat recipes have proved so popular they're getting moved up the running order! This week's delight is the amazing 10-minute halva ice-cream pie. With just three simple ingredients, you can make it dairy or parve, and this delicious frozen dessert...
9 days ago • 3 min read
Hello my friend! Not to bang on about it, but this week I'm writing to you about healthy eating... No don't stop reading! If you’ve ever felt like healthy eating meant giving up everything you enjoy, I've got great news for you. There's no special diet involved, no reading labels, and definitely no adding weird powders to your food. Instead, I want to encourage you to take a whole foods plant based approach to cooking and eating. And to feel the difference in your body, mind and wallet! Whole...
16 days ago • 4 min read
Hello there my friend! This Sunday, June 21, is Fathers Day - a time to celebrate fathers and those who take on a fatherly role. Father's Day has become increasingly popular since the mid-20th century, and since it's a largely secular tradition, I say we embrace this opportunity to appreciate the special men in our lives. Plus, it's a great excuse to enjoy a lovely brunch/lunch/barbecue etc! To that end, below are some tasty recipes that are great for a relaxed brunch or lunch, perfect for a...
23 days ago • 2 min read
Hello my friend! This week's email is all about food waste. Specifically, how we can reduce or avoid it! In the UK, around 60% of total food waste is generated in people's own homes, equivalent to 4.7 million tonnes every year. So it's up to all of us to try and get that number down!* Throwing away food is harmful to the environment, wastes money, and is also counter to the Jewish value of bal tashkhit - avoiding unnecessary waste and destruction. The 13th Century Sefer haChinuch states, “It...
30 days ago • 4 min read
Hello again my friend! Did you treat yourself to one of the delicious and nutritious breakfasts in last week's email? I'd love to hear what you enjoyed, so do hit reply and tell me! I finally planted out my vegetable plants in the garden, and while it will be a few weeks before we get to eat anything home grown, it's really not a problem as the shops and markets are packed to the gills with abundant fresh and delicious local produce. June really heralds the start of summer and all the foodie...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hello again my friend! I hope you had a wonderful Shavuot and were able to enjoy the gorgeous weather we've been having recently. My email this week is all about breakfast. Often dubbed "the most important meal of the day", it's sadly all-too-easy to overlook a good breakfast in the bustle of the morning rush. However a well-balanced, nutritious breakfast can set the tone for your whole day. Choose wisely and you'll fill up with slow-release energy to keep your mind sharp and your metabolism...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hello again my friend! I'm popping quickly into your inbox this week to wish you a Chag Shavuot Sameach - a very happy Shavuot! Now is the time to celebrate with family and friends as we recall the ancient spring harvest festival, and our ancestors standing at Mt Sinai to receive the Torah. May the next few days be a joyful, festive reminder of our rich history and beautiful traditions. Chag Sameach! Last minute recipe ideas! I'm sure you have all your YomTov menus planned and your cooking...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello my friend! One more week and it's Erev Shavuot! Crikey, that's snuck up on me... On the plus side, Shavuot always heralds the start of Summer for me, which can only be a good thing. Hello al fresco meals, sunny afternoons in the garden, strolls in the open air, and the general positive vibes of warm weather, long evenings and all the rest. Bring it on! Our Shavuot will be a fairly low-key, family-oriented affair this year, as my daughter is in the middle of GCSEs, so keeping things calm...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hello there my friend! With our Lag B'Omer barbecues still cooling, it's now time to look ahead to the next festival in the Jewish calendar - Shavuot. It's just a couple of weeks away, so I guess it's about time to start thinking and planning, maybe, just a little bit. Included below are some of my family's favourite Shavuot recipes, that come back year after year (to avoid a riot). These tend to form the backbone of my Shavuot menus, accompanied by a variety of different things that change...
2 months ago • 2 min read
