June 2011
14 posts
Detox Broccoli Soup
Week 2 of my diet and I’m feeling a lot better. Hoping to continue in this rich vein of form, I’ve made a super healthy broccoli and spinach soup. It’s something my Dad used to make all the time for his January detox. For an extra digestion aid, douse with tabasco before serving.
Ingredients - Serves 3-4
1 head of broccoli (including some of the stem) chopped
1 large white...
Gluten Free Pasta
I’ve always wanted to try gluten free pasta - I couldn’t believe it could be as good as the real thing. I bought some Doves Organic Gluten Free Penne the other day and was in the mood to test it but didn’t really want to eat it during my diet. And as Frank has not been following my health kick and returned home at 5am this morning, he’s the perfect carb craving candidate to...
Chunky Chicken Curry
The health kick is going surprisingly well. As a slight reward, I had my ‘night off’ last night which meant drinking wine and enjoying some carbs. It was well worth it but I wanted to get straight back on track this morning. And after seeing my sister look unbelievable at her bride dress fitting earlier, I am even more motivated to make sure I fit the bill as the bridesmaid.
After my...
Tea Time Tiffin Treat: Upcakes
After two days of my health kick, I already think I deserve a treat. Not wanting to ruin my efforts so far, I want something vaguely ‘healthy’. I had heard about Upcakes through some friends so I decided to order a batch for Frank a few weeks ago - they were delicious and satisfied all my chocolate/sweet cravings. Free from wheat, sugar, dairy and eggs, they are the perfect tea time...
Healthy Dinner: Trout
Day Two of my health kick and I’m feeling… hungry. But I’m pretty pleased with how things are going so far and my oversized mug of herbal tea is keeping my stomach some company.
After having scrambled eggs for breakfast (no added salt or milk) and the Gwyneth salad with carrot and ginger dressing for lunch (plus mid morning miso soup), I was ready for something a little more...
Post Florence Detox
Back from Florence and my first time at Ascot, I’m in serious need of some detoxing. Before I try to recreate some of the sensations I ate in Firenze (courgette with truffle, veal with avocado, wild boar ragu, pearl barley salad) I need a couple weeks of pure health to get me looking bikini and bridesmaid fit - that means cutting wine down to once a week and reducing my dairy and wheat...
Thai Green Curry
I’m going away to Florence this week on a work trip. As requested, Frank cooked our Sunday supper so I could pack and mentally prepare for the wonderment that is Firenze - first stop: Mario’s (Best.Lunch.Ever).
Since I didn’t want to OD on Italian before I’d even got there, Frank decided to cook Nigel Slater’s Thai Green Curry - it’s one of the best recipes...
Friday Supper - Roasted Vegetables with Feta
I’m exhausted. I cannot wait to get home tonight and watch old episodes of Morse and not set my alarm tomorrow morning. For supper, I want something easy and warming. Since I have already got courgettes, tomatoes, sweet potato and a butternut squash from the market and am craving my weekly dose of feta, I’ve decided on roasting everything together. Now, this is in no way an inventive...
Holiday Prep - Epsom Salts
When James Duigan said that bi-weekly Epsom Salt baths could reduce cellulite and make you skinnier, I was straight onto Amazon and ordering it by the kilo. Regular baths with a lot of salts can make my skin feel tighter but you’ve got to be committed to see results. Saying that, being committed to taking lovely long hot baths isn’t too much of a chore - even if your boyf does get...
Totally Chips Moment Of This Week
My boss cooked my Mexican Pork Burger recipe last night. As you can see, she’s a lot better at photoshop than me… Thanks for showing me up, Boss.
And thank you to my other friends who also cooked the burgers, as well as the chorizo and kale recipe last night. You’re all making me very chips indeed.
Gwyneth's Kale and Brown Rice with Chorizo
Anyone who knows me is aware of my slight obsession with Gwyneth Paltrow. I buy anything she tells me to, cook anything she cooks, and do anything she says will make my skinny or fit (hello, Tracy Anderson). She is always going on about kale and how good it is for you. Naturally, I try to eat it as much as possible. I’ve done a Nigel Slater kale and chorizo recipe before and it was fantastic...
Ode To Ottolenghi: Red Rice Salad
I love Yotam Ottolenghi. I could eat his food every day for the rest of my life. He is the go-to guy for creative side dishes and all things vegetarian. And FYI, his mushroom lasagne is a thing of true indulgent deliciousness and well worth the immediate thigh wobble it may cause. Here is a rice salad I have adapted a lot since when I first saw it a few years ago. I normally do this salad when...
Ease Ap-peel: Kuhn Rikon Peeler
If you buy anything this weekend, make it this Kuhn Rikon Peeler. I bought it for my mother at Steamer Trading in Alfriston. When I saw it, I knew that it would be the perfect gift for the person who eats approximately four raw carrots a day. All I can say is that it is a-mazing and the best peeler I’ve ever used. It makes food preparation a lot easier and gives me that satisfied feeling...
Totally Chips Moment of the Week
My friend just sent me pictures of his take on my Buffalo Mozzarella with Pomegranate starter followed by the Pea and Parmesan pasta. I didn’t think I could be this happy…
Thank you Gareth. I hope it was delish.
