Tag: seasonal eating

Autumn essentials

Autumn essentials

Temperatures are getting cooler, days are shorter, and autumn is gently creeping in. Plants loose their leaves, and focus is shifted towards the roots. As nature draws in, it’s time to look inwards. We, with all nature, enter a time of quiet reflection and meditation.…

Courgette (zucchini)

Courgette (zucchini)

Courgette or zuchinni, is a tender, long and green summer squash which is a member of a cucurbita family. Other well-known cucurbitas are cucumbers, melons, squashes and pumpkins. Courgette originates from Mesoamerica, where its ancestors were cultivated for thousands of years. However, in its present…

The forgotten chervil

The forgotten chervil

A somewhat forgotten herb, that is easy to grow and has a subtle aniseed flavour. If the conditions are good, chervil will grow beautiful deep green fern-like leaves, similar to those of parsley but finer. It is an annual herb that loves semi-shade conditions during…

Cauliflower mash

Cauliflower mash

Cauliflower mash is a wonderful alternative to a potato mash, it is creamy and comforting. Give it a try if you’re looking to make your eating a bit more varied. You can make half cauliflower and half potatoe mash. Or you can add some more…

Roasted rhubarb compote with cardamon

Roasted rhubarb compote with cardamon

Rhubarb stalks taste fruity and acidic and need very little added to taste amazing, just a bit of something sweet to balance out the acidity. With sweet and citrusy cardamon sprinkled on top, it tastes like heaven. With this recipe, you don’t need to worry…

Spring greens

Spring greens

Have you ever stopped and asked yourself- what are spring greens? I never have. Until today, when it dawned on me, that I couldn’t explain what they were. They are not kale or chard leaves, they have tougher stems, it seems. So I did a…

Jerusalem artichoke

Jerusalem artichoke

Jerusalem artichoke, also called a sunchoke or a sunroot in different parts of the world, is a perennial plant that is related to sunflower. In fact, it produces tall yellow flowers that look a lot like sunflowers. The edible part of a Jerusalem artichoke plant…

Creamy Jerusalem artichoke soup

Creamy Jerusalem artichoke soup

Jerusalem artichokes are a gift from heaven for making blended soups. They are creamy and sweet and make the most beautiful soup that will sustain you through a grim winter’s day. Ingredients (serves 2) 300-400g Jerusalem artichokes 1 onion 1-2 tbsp oil or butter 300ml-400…