Some of my earlier posts describe how to dry mandarin peels and various recipes for using them. Orange (and other citrus) peels are equally delicious, and good for your digestion and health. So in this post I provide a few different recipes for making the most of your orange peels. First of all, peel your oranges using a vegetable peeler so that you get a nice thin peel without the thick white pith. Dry the peels using a dehydrator or other method of choice - see earlier post for … [Read more...]
Seasonings Using Dried Mandarin Peels
In my last post I described how to make dried mandarin peels to use in baking and more. This post gives 4 different seasoning blends that shine with the inclusion of dried mandarin peels: it gives them a bright citrus burst that tastes good and is good for you. Citrus Chinese Five-Spice Chinese Five-Spice is a classic Asian blend that mandarin really lifts. It is perfect for stir-fries and for marinades and rubs on chicken, pork, duck and even beef. I give all the ingredients below but the … [Read more...]
Storage Option for Home Apothecary
When you have a smallish house with limited storage options, it can be difficult to figure out how to store all the jars of dried herbs/botanicals for making teas, tinctures, gins, spice blends and skin care products. I have accidentally discovered a very space-efficient option that can fit into a hallway without taking up too much space. Having used up all my available storage space options in the rest of the house, I began eyeing up my hallway and wondering whether there was any way that I … [Read more...]
Living with Fatigue
I decided to share my experience of living with chronic fatigue from Long Covid because, unless you have experienced it yourself, it is difficult to comprehend what it is really like. I hope that it will be useful for those unfortunate enough to be going through something similar to share with others; and for those of you who have people in their lives who are dealing with Long Covid or ME/Chronic Fatigue to better understand their experience and how to support them. Chronic fatigue (and … [Read more...]
Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar Recipe
I’ve recently become a complete convert to apple cider vinegar, and am loving using it for making herbal vinegars, vinaigrettes and of course for fire cider. The best apple cider vinegar has the ‘mother’ retained in it so that you can benefit from all the healthy probiotics. I was so excited to discover that apple cider vinegar is simple to make at home and a great zero-waste solution as well. Homemade apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a great use for windfall apples if you have a tree in your … [Read more...]
Making Lactose-free Yoghurt at Home
This is something many people do already but I thought it was worth a post on the various options, simplifying things and especially making lactose-free yoghurt. Yogurt is nutrient dense, packed with essential nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamins B2 and B12. It contains lots of probiotics - beneficial bacteria that can improve gut health and digestion. And it is a great source of protein that can be used in many different ways. I have made yoghurt at home for most of … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Sourdough Sandwich Bread Recipe
In an earlier post I talked about my health journey and how that led to me going ‘gluten free’. I also described my experiences with sourdough and how gluten free (GF) sourdough is now a regular part of my life. I don’t like the very hard crust of ‘standard’ sourdough loaves so this is my favourite go-to recipe for my ‘daily bread’ - quite dense but still soft. Evening before: Activate Sourdough Starter 60g GF sourdough starter 95g brown rice flour 95g filtered water Mix all together … [Read more...]
Spinach, Coriander, Walnut & Avocado Pesto Recipe
This Pesto recipe moves even further away from the traditional basil pesto than the other pesto recipes I’ve previously shared (Lemon Balm & Walnut Pesto, Dandelion Pesto), using spinach, coriander, walnuts, but no Parmesan cheese. Avocado gives it a lovely creamy texture that makes it wonderful as a dip or to serve alongside corn fritters. You could also think of this as an alternative guacamole recipe. Which ever way you think of it, this recipe is a delicious way to increase the different … [Read more...]
In praise of Gluten Free Sourdough
Gluten-free sourdough has been an absolute game changer for me - both health-wise and in my kitchen. It is very forgiving and very versatile, and so much simpler than its gluten-based sibling. I have previously shared posts on Getting to Gut Health: Resources and Why it is so important. On my journey, I had to avoid gluten and then gradually started to introduce sourdough bread (the fermentation process makes it easier to digest). It is no great surprise that of course I had to have a go at … [Read more...]
Green Paste: Zhoug Sauce
I’ve previously shared a few variations of the Italian-style green paste or pesto. Many other cuisines have their versions of a green paste to lift a meal. In this post I share a Middle Eastern version (Zhoug). Zhoug Zhoug sauce is a popular Middle Eastern condiment that is a different take on the green pastes or pestos that I have been sharing. It uses chilli and other spices to give a spicier, punchier flavour than the traditional Italian version. 1-3 whole chilli peppers (your choice of … [Read more...]
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