Journey to the sun-drenched coasts of the Mediterranean with our vibrant collection of delicious and healthy recipes. This category celebrates one of the world’s most beloved ways of eating—the Mediterranean diet—focusing on wholesome ingredients like gleaming olive oil, fresh vegetables, hearty legumes, and lean proteins. Here you’ll find everything from a classic Greek salad and creamy homemade hummus to perfectly grilled fish and flavourful roasted vegetable platters. Our simple, step-by-step guides make it easy to bring the bright, joyful, and life-enriching flavours of countries like Greece, Italy, and Spain into your kitchen. Embrace a healthier lifestyle and discover your next favourite meal today!
It’s no mystery that I love me a good food pun… if you follow me on Instagram or if you read this blog with any regularity that fact is glaringly obvious. At this point I have a notebook filled with pages and pages of food puns. It’s one of those things I’ve always thought I…
In this beautifully simple butter lettuce salad, tender leaves tangle with tangy, tarragon-infused vinaigrette. Sliced radishes add color and crunch, and salty shaved Parmesan adds an elegant touch. Photo Credits: Mark Beahm Can a salad be gorgeous? I think this one comes close. Made with petal-like leaves of tender butter lettuce and adorned with paper-thin…
Light Summer Recipes That Will Help You Lose Weight Are you looking for a delicious and healthy way to shed those extra pounds? Look no further than the Mediterranean diet! Known for its emphasis on fresh, nutritious ingredients and its potential for weight loss, the Mediterranean diet has become a popular choice for those seeking…
These healthy chickpea hummus wraps are seriously one of my new obsessions. They’re packed with flavors, made with simple everyday ingredients, and done in about 20 minutes. Serve them next to a handful of chips and a couple of ice-cold beers for the best moment in your day. To make this recipe, I used canned…
Jack popped over for dinner this week, so that means cookies — cookies for after dinner and cookies for him to take to the office the next day. Since Mark works from home now, I love living closer to Jack and having more people upon whom to pawn off cookies. How to describe these Coconut Chocolate…
Growing edible landscapes to build community and bring joy I’ve been involved in community food-growing initiatives in Birmingham for more than 20 years. Fruit & Nut Village emerged as a collaboration of two projects in 2018. Our aim is to develop a series of neighbourhood-based networks of perennial food- growing spaces across the city. We…
How to store potatoes How you prepare and store potatoes will affect their quality and storage life. While there are hundreds of varieties of potatoes, thankfully they all need similar storage conditions. Preparing potatoes for storage While it’s tempting to haul a bag of potatoes to the back of a cupboard, it’s worth taking a…
How to store carrots To maximise the length of time carrots remain edible, store them in the fridge, ideally in a sealed container with a shallow layer of water at the bottom. The water in the container helps the carrots remain crisp as these root vegetables naturally draw up moisture as and when they need…
Kadurei Shokolador chocolate balls/chocolate truffles in English, are easily one of the most popular sweet treats in Israel. Everyone loves them, from little kids and teens to adults and not-so-grown-up big people. For the young ones, the bright colors and textures make them so appealing and attractive. For those with a few extra years of…
The best month will soon be upon us: October. There is no debate…it’s the best. The fact that I have an October birthday has nothing to do with it. 😉 Make one? Snap a photo and tag me on Instagram. Listen, I love all things pumpkin, but I know that not all fall desserts have…
