Live For Food

I’ve been trying to cut back on refined carbohydrates recently, but find myself faced with a lack of dessert and cake.  So I’ve tried this recipe out with the aim of making a cake that doesn’t include any flour or sugar.  Wishful thinking?  Well, here goes.  I’ve based my recipe on Nigella’s Gluten-Free Venetian Carrot […]

I’m not a nutritionist.  Or  a scientist.  I did the usual science lessons at school and I also took Food Technology (that means Home Economics…) and I have a vague notion of some of the scientific building blocks involved in food although I know at one stage I learnt a reasonable amount about them.  So […]

Want to try out a new recipe for Easter?  The links below are all great Easter ideas to have a go at.  Wishing everyone a happy and blessed Easter whatever you’re eating! Main meals and side dishes Roast lamb with rosemary Easter lamb with peas Roasted garlic mashed potatoes  Festive carrot ring Green beans with […]

Yet another quick and easy weeknight chicken breast meal.  This particular recipe is good if you are eating late in the evening, because the chicken requires marinading first, and then is quite quick to cook.  View the original recipe here.  I have as usual made a few amendments. Ingredients (serves 2): 2 boneless chicken breasts […]

You probably recognise the low fat grilling machine above, and you may well have something similar yourself.  There are many  types available now, from the original George Foreman, to the above Jamie Oliver, to more panini or griddle style machines.  So the question is, are these machines just another faddy kitchen gadget or are they […]