With so many people working from home, the healthy snack is the holy grail of kitchen grazing. I measure the success of my snacks by how my children respond and whether I can resist another bite, and these went down well with both audiences! I’ve also started having these granola bites... Read More
Mornings can be crazy. They can also be zen-like and calm, with tea, newspapers, quiet background music, time to reflect and to think about the day. But not my mornings. They generally start (too) early, and are punctuated by screams as my 4 year old taunts my 2 year old, and... Read More
Sometimes it’s snack time. I know this as someone who loves a good snack (but then, who doesn’t?) and also as the parent of a 4-year-old who leaves school each day wanting food immediately! I’m also an advocate of savoury snacks. As I read more and more about sugar spikes... Read More
Cold brew coffee is popping up everywhere, in coffee shops, in beautifully branded bottles and in hashtags on Instagram. It’s hot outside and for summers like this one, cold brew is a very good option when you can’t face having a hot drink (unless it’s followed by a cold... Read More
I have been a fan of Bakewell tart for a long time, so it was fun to develop this recipe for an event focussing on traditional English puddings. Bakewell tarts are a classic teatime treat – all you need is buttery pastry, a delicious almond frangipane filling, and either some... Read More
Marmalade season, or Seville orange season, is about to come to an end, and after earmarking day after day and weekend after weekend to get my jam making going on, I finally managed to make a batch. Hurray… There are plenty of marmalade recipes online, but as much as a... Read More
By Rachel Davies Having moved to East Finchley recently, I thought I’d share the places that make me love the area. Every postcode has its gems, and as the Michelin Guide recognises, some are appreciated by locals, or are good to know about if you’re in the area, and others... Read More
By Rachel Davies There’s a whole raw food world out there. When I trained at Le Cordon Bleu, and was taught to nourish sauces with just a little bit more butter than I thought possible, somehow they failed to mention health food. Since then, I’m happier throwing in a little sugar, butter,... Read More
By Rachel Davies Everywhere I look there seem to be mentions of, or recipes for, labneh. So it’s time to add my own. Labneh is a Middle Eastern strained yoghurt with a consistency of cream cheese, and the sour taste of yoghurt. It’s traditionally spread out on a plate, drizzled with olive... Read More
