Straight from the cave, man!
Paleo Principles About 2.5 million years ago, at the end of the Palaeolithic era, humans moved from hunting and foraging to a more agricultural lifestyle, cultivating grains and rearing domesticated...
View ArticleJoyful June
As the summer days bring warmth and happiness the allure of cooking outside becomes insatiable. When the scent of smoky barbecues, fresh salads and lime-spritzed G&Ts fills the air you know it’s...
View ArticleCooking with Jeff Brazier
I recently had the pleasure of spending a day cooking with the very talented Jeff Braizer. Cooking is such a personal thing and it’s the most amazing feeling to share my knowledge and help others cook...
View ArticleThe London Produce Show 2015
Celebrating Fresh Part of cooking great food also includes using great, seasonal produce. I had the privilege of attending the London Produce Show this year, where I met lots of very passionate people...
View ArticleHow sustainable is your fish dinner?
Fish is an easy, healthy and delicious ingredient, which is probably why we’re eating them up at a dangerous rate. Earlier this month it was World Ocean’s Day — an international awareness day to...
View ArticleUnravelling the Indian Wedding
Weddings are incredibly important in Indian culture. Indian families are huge. Not only are there a lot of us, but we’re all very close and it’s not uncommon to refer to your second cousin as ‘uncle’...
View ArticleThe Launch of Curry for Change 2015
Eat Curry, Change Lives On Tuesday evening, I was delighted to attend the 2015 launch of Find your Feet's charity campaign Curry for Change which aims to raise thousands of pounds to help some of the...
View ArticleSummer of Love
Summer has finally arrived! The sun is out and it’s looking like we’re actually going to have a summer — an actual summer with sunshine and everything. Without wanting to jinx it, I have to say I’m so...
View ArticleFive curries from around the world
Indian cuisine is loved the world over. From the stormy shores of Singapore to a backstreet Tandoori in Birmingham — Indian food is everywhere. Let’s take a trip around the world and discover five...
View ArticleAyurveda - The Three Doshas
Being healthy isn’t just about your diet. It’s about having a holistic approach to your personal wellbeing. We all need to understand what food is right for us, as well as the right amount of...
View ArticleBeer & Curry: The Perfect Match
Beer is the perfect curry accompaniment. The rich, fiery zing of a fragrant curry and the cool crisp taste of a good pint; it’s a match made in heaven. No wonder India has developed a thriving beer...
View ArticleA Very Indian August
We still have a few warm (hopefully hot) days and long evenings ahead of us, so we’ve still got a chance to create some lovely summer dishes to enjoy with friends, with a crisp glass of Rosé. There is...
View ArticleFighting fire with fire
If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. Especially if it’s on fire. If you’re an avid cook, you’ll have burnt and scalded yourself more times than you can remember. The fact is, the...
View ArticleMy Indian Food Heroes
Working with food is all about finding new inspiration. That’s the beautiful thing about a creative job. Everyone is constantly on the lookout for new ideas, which in turn inspires them to do...
View ArticleMake Your Own Basic Curry Paste
Cooking curry takes a lot of effort. They say you can never expect something for nothing — and that’s definitely the case when cooking Indian food. It’s a pretty long process, with most curries taking...
View ArticleHolding onto the heat
So with the summer holidays behind us, and the children back at school, it feels like basically the end of the summer. Boo! To cheer us up, let’s have a look at what’s coming into season this month....
View ArticleSpice Up Your Life!
It’s my passion to help you cook. I want you to share and enjoy authentic Indian food at home. I know that what puts many off cooking Indian cuisine from scratch is the ingredients. Some dishes can...
View ArticleCurry is a Great Choice for Vegans
Being vegan doesn't mean you can't eat curry. In fact, quite the opposite! Veganism is becoming more and more popular. The term ‘vegan’ was first used in 1944 by a non-dairy offshoot of the Leicester...
View ArticleSpicing Up British Classics
Curry is one of the most popular dishes in the UK. With 43% of Brits choosing chicken tikka masala as their ultimate comfort food, curry now takes a place in our hearts alongside classic British...
View ArticleSeasonably Autumnal
The shift into autumn after a warm September often leaves us feeling a little jaded, especially as the dark nights draw in and the cold mornings follow.October however is always full of lovely treats;...
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