Author Archives: Linda
How to Make Blinis – buckweat yeast pancakes
How to Make Blinis I used to always make Blinis for Christmas brunch & decided it was time to revive the tradition. Today was a trial run and I think it was a success. Plate was quickly empty anyway! Easier … Continue reading
Getting kids to eat vegetables
Lots of people worry about getting their kids to eat vegetables. They even try to hide veggies by blitzing them into sauces or juice drinks, or even putting them in *sweetened foods like cakes and biscuits. It’s easy to believe … Continue reading
Are sprouts safe?
Home grown sprouts v the ones in organic veg boxes After all the hoohaa of the last few weeks dies down some of us are left wondering if our home grown sprouts are really safe to eat. It always seemed … Continue reading
Organic Tattie Scones
It’s St Andrews Day, snow is on the ground and my thrifty Scots background means it’s a good day for baking and for left overs. This combines the two. Tattie (potato) scones are not like any other scone you’ve ever … Continue reading
Jamie Oliver’s Wish for the children of the US
Jamie Oliver has had some success transforming the way UK schools feed our children and now he wants to show the US how to feed their children. Jamie’s got his bad points but he’s pretty much a hero in my … Continue reading