Saffron tea is an aromatic cup of delicious, invigorating and healthy liquid gold. Easy to prepare, low in calories and perfect for any occasion, whatever the meal. I know you might be thinking “but saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. How much is that going to cost? You are right, of course, […]
Homemade Purple Juice (an Antioxidant Shot!)
This homemade purple juice is going to knock your socks off. We take 3 ingredients and juice them for a deliciously potent glass of goodness, full of antioxidants. It is a fairly sweet juice, with earthy notes from both the beetroot and the carrot. In fact, the first time I made it, I was rather […]
Easy Blood Orange Mocktail (with Rosemary and Lemongrass)
This blood orange mocktail is not only extremely easy to do, but because it’s freshly squeezed, is also good for you! Mocktails don’t get any easier than this! We’re in the middle of March now, and the blood orange season here in the UK is fast drawing to a close. All our blood oranges are […]
Christmas Cranberry and Ginger Tonic (a Christmas Mocktail)
I was commissioned by a client to come up with an easy alcohol free drink for her Christmas party this year, and as usual, you, my readers benefit from all the work I do in the non virtual world! It’s a delicious little number, with all the right flavours and colours for the season. Christmas […]
Strawberry Chia Fresca (Iskiate) with Peruvian Black Mint
Strawberry Chia Fresca with Peruvian Black Mint is a fruity, minty twist to the traditional iskiate, that refreshing, tangy and energising drink synonymous with the running tribe of Mexico, the Tarahumara. I was introduced to this delightful drink by Shawn, a friend of mine in the US, not too long ago. He did a post […]
How to make Vietnamese Coffee with Condensed Milk (Ca Phe Sua)
Vietnamese coffee, you love it or you hate it. Strong, bitter, yet extremely sweet, and a legend in its own time! This particular cup of Java seems to have a massive following worldwide, everyone singing sweet rhapsodies in its name. It’s intimidating and it’s addictive. Coffee, like baguette, was introduced to Vietnam by the French, […]
