Author Archives: Linda
Fish Box Delivery
I’m quite keen on the idea of a regular fish box delivery after watching Monty Hall’s excellent TV programme The Fisherman’s Apprentice. The ideas of buying more directly from the producer, having really fresh food, and supporting our coastal fishing … Continue reading
Organic Olive Oil Salad
Organic olive oil is fairly easily available mail order but until recently it was hard to find more unusual single variety organic olive oils to buy online. We met Christos Oikonomou, the founder & owner of Narrow Leaf Organic Olive Oil at a … Continue reading
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 this Easter. Today was a trial run and I think it was a success. Plate was quickly empty … 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