I’m an unabashed one-a-day coffee drinker and have been, off and on, for over 15 years. I’ve always taken it with a little sweetener and most importantly, a liberal pour of cream. (These days it’s dairy-free cream but still…) In addition to the aroma, warmth and pick-me-up, my morning coffee ritual is all about comfort and […]
This time of year is my absolute favourite: it’s the generous shoulder season straddling the most productive part of summer combined with the arrival of heartier veg with longer growing times that we can look forward to in autumn… squash (especially Delicata or sweet potato – my perennial favourite), cabbage, beets, carrots, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts […]
Throughout the summer, I love nothing more than sipping on a cold drink, served over ice, with lots of spicy notes, a hint of honey and a splash of creamy, milky comfort. I also love it when those drinks are easy and relatively cheap to make at home, supremely healthy and packed with antioxidants and […]
Do you love cranberries for their gorgeous festive colour OR are you the person who always passes on the cranberry sauce? If you’re someone who always skips this tart berry, maybe this easy sipper will help change your mind… and if not, more for me! Cranberries are at their peak now because they are harvested […]
This time of year, when the snow has already started to fly and the air feels worthy of your warmest winter coat, a hot mug of tea feels like a great big hug just when you need it most. I prefer herbal teas, many of which are non-caffeinated, because they’re perfectly suitable for all-day drinking. […]