Quick Wild Garlic Hummus
• 200g (small tin) chickpeas• 2 tablespoons lemon juice• 100g (fistful) wild garlic leaves (rinsed and roughly chopped)• 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 tablespoon Tahini (sesame seed paste)• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 4 tablespoons water• pinch…
Wild Garlic Pesto
Delicious scooped over boiled eggs as well as slices of mozzarella for a picnic or more traditionally served with homemade pasta. • 100g wild garlic leaves (washed thoroughly)• 50g Parmesan cheese in chunks• 50g toasted pine nuts• 2 tablespoons olive…
Springtime Vegan
Sometimes it’s hard to be healthy and sometimes you just need a mate to say, “Why not try this?”. I spend a lot of time with my family and friends just asking what they’re having for tea. Even if they…
Watermelon, Lime, Mint and Turmeric Smoothie
By Holly Johnson Watermelon is an amazing fruit, it really has got it all going on! Did you know that this particular variety of the humble curcubit family is pre-digested? For this reason, it’s best eaten on an empty stomach…
FORAGING: Garlic Mustard
By Geoff Dann Garlic mustard or Jack-by-the-hedge (Alliaria petiolata) is a member of the cabbage family (so related to mustards, but not garlic). It is a common ‘weed’ which grows abundantly in patches locally, usually in slightly shady areas by…
Garlic
We all know that garlic is good for us, but in an abstract way, like going for a walk or ‘cooking from fresh’. Hate that saying - it seems to fit into the same compartment as irritating words like ‘jim…
Wholesome Kitchen
By Holly Johnson Totally Tropical Teaser If you like Piña Coladas and getting caught in the ’s Totally Tropical Teaser time and I can’t think of a more refreshing blend to complement an afternoon in the slightly warmer sunshine we’re being…
Wholesome Kitchen
By Holly Johnson Hey there HWK Crew! I hope your 2019 is going great so far! I’ve been blending-up a smoothie storm over at HWK HQ and most recently, my delectable and totally nutrilicious smoothie bowls have been hitting all the…
Cynicism and soup
My mate told me that there’s now Janu-hairy, encouraging women to let their armpit hair grow for charity. I didn’t realise, I could have raised millions by now. I can’t help thinking that all these portmanteau monthly causes just reinforce…
Cranberry Mojito Punch
By Holly Johnson ‘Tis the season for family get-togethers, parties and spending time with friends so let’s get in the mood for the most wonderful time of the year! Fruity, fresh and a little bit naughty! This zesty Mojito Punch…