Clams really are the ultimate fast food! They are low in calories and a terrific source of protein, calcium and iodine. Buying clams: Clams should be bought live if possible to ensure their freshness. It is also best to buy … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Mediterranean diet
Natural ways to boost your immune system
I’m always keen to hear the latest expert findings on the role that food can play on our health and wellbeing, more so at the moment. So I was really pleased to be invited to attend an online lecture last … Continue reading
Apricot and Yoghurt Cake with Pistachio Topping
If you like apricots and pistachios, you should give this simple recipe a go. The dried apricots bring a fruity tang to the inside of the cake, while the pistachio and lemony topping gives a zesty, crunch to the outside. … Continue reading
Mediterranean-style Banana Bread
I accidentally ended up with a banana mountain last week (for reasons too complicated to go into here!) and, when they all started to ripen at the same time (as bananas unhelpfully do!), I decided it was the perfect excuse … Continue reading
Baby Broad Bean and Ham Salad
This is a delicious salad which is very popular in Spain where it is often served as a tapa. Continue reading
Clinical Study Proves Positive Effects of Mediterranean Diet on Osteoarthritis
Encouraging research findings by University of Kent. Research was conducted for the first time in the UK to examine the effects of a Mediterranean style diet on a group of osteoarthritis sufferers in the UK. The study involved 99 participants, … Continue reading
The 10th Mediterranean Diet Conference
On the second day of the Alimentaria Food and Drinks Fair, I had to resist the temptation to continue food sampling and instead follow the yellow painted feet to The Hub, where the 10th International Mediterranean Diet Conference was taking … Continue reading
Chorizo and Pork Pasta Bake
This is a variation of a great childhood favourite of mine as I loved crunching on the cheesey pasta topping. The crispier the pasta and cheese the better it tasted to me! It was also the first dish I ever … Continue reading
Spicy vegetable soup
Whilst having lunch with some friends last week, the conversation moved to discussing how good chefs hate throwing away food so will often creatively “upcycle” ingredients into delicious soups, sauces or puddings. Despite my assurances that chefs would not compromise … Continue reading
Square crȇpes from the not so square Marrakesh
I have just returned from a wonderful week away in Marrakesh and have lots of exciting new ideas and recipes to share with you. It was my first visit to this beautiful Moroccan city, a last-minute break booked on impulse, … Continue reading
Grilled Paprika Salmon on a Bed of Fennel Spinach.
Fridays is market day and I am lucky to have a great fish monger who turns up each week with a selection of freshly caught fish. I rarely plan what I am going to buy never knowing what will turn … Continue reading
Holy Moly Avocado, Sweet Pepper and Spelt Salad
I was telling a friend about the salad I’d made the night before using some beautiful avocados when she said: ” I love avocados but they’re banned from the list of foods I can eat. My slimming club categorizes avocados … Continue reading