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

Posted in recipes | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted in recipes | Leave a comment

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

Posted in organic veg boxes | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted in recipes | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted in organic veg | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment