I was amused to hear Dr Ashley Bloomfield answer “honestly” that eating 4 onions a day would not keep the covid 19 virus away, reminding me of the saying an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Whilst not agreeing that 4 onions a day would keep the covid away I think many of us […]
Tag: garlic
Garlic lentils.
This recipe for garlic lentils is a delicious, healthy, hearty and economical meal to feed a family. I normally serve this with a baked potato or my peanut rice (recipe to follow) and a green salad or cole slaw. In my experience it’s a perfectly acceptable vegetarian option for many a diehard meat-eater. Leftovers are […]
Best Red Sauce
This is the perfect red sauce, it was taught to me rather a long time ago by my very first boyfriend whose parents were Italian. It’s ready in half an hour but has enough depth to satisfy. I like to serve this sauce with my Gnocchi alla Romana Ingredients; olive oil, 1 onion, few sprigs […]
Ala’s Chicken Noodle soup
Last week my youngest, who is twenty three years young and a nurse to boot, rang me up for this family recipe. She was getting a cold and this was the medicine she was after. It really only has six ingredients so very quick and easy to make but serves a mighty punch. I’ve just […]
Garlic glorious Garlic
Oh how I love garlic, and salt, and oil. I can’t imagine preparing food without them. Good organic garlic, mineral rich sun-dried sea salt and cold-pressed oil. Organic avocado oil drizzled over fresh salads straight out of the garden. Whole roasted garlic cloves nestled amongst crunchy olive-oiled potatoes and sprinkled with a good grainy salt. […]
More than just a lemon drink
When you are getting a cold, a sore throat, a cough or the flu this drink is wonderful. I make it in a huge mug and have one mug at least three times a day, if am suffering from any of the above. It feels so good to get this down you. Soothing, warming and […]