Savour mushrooms
Mushrooms are great any time of the year. They taste good and are full of healthy vitamins, minerals and antibiotic qualities. They’re an excellent alternative to meat, and are rich in vitamin D content, as well as being a good source of vitamins A, B, and C. Penicillin is extracted from mushrooms, so […]
Thyme and pomegranate baked eggplants: Two Raw Sisters
Ingredients Eggplant 2 eggplants, cut in half lengthways Oil 1 Tbsp pomegranate molasses 2 tsp sea salt 3 sprigs thyme, stalks removed Lemon yoghurt 1/2 cup plant-based or dairy yoghurt Juice of 1 lemon Pinch of sea salt Water, to loosen if needed To Serve Pomegranate seeds Dukkah Method Preheat the oven to […]
Make mine mulled
One of my favourite drinks when temperatures drop is mulled wine. It’s so easy to make using a mix of spices from your pantry, or you can buy a sachet to mix in to your favourite red wine. The best red wine to use is full-bodied, dark and fruity, so it won’t be […]
Warming, gorgeous food: Gorgeous Food
Chilly winter mornings are here to stay, but there is one antidote that seems to makes the cold that little bit more bearable. Warming up from the inside is the way to go, and what better than a piping hot coffee and delectable, freshly baked treat, straight out of the oven. Jo and […]
Great grub and conviviality: Two Fat Possums
It might be only a short drive out of the city, but the atmosphere in West Melton’s Village Centre is that of a country village. And the village “pub” is the Two Fat Possums, a name as amusing as any equivalent in the United Kingdom. You expect great grub in an establishment of […]
Indulgent apple and berry crumble
Ingredients 5-6 apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped 1/2 cup mixed frozen berries 3/4 cup plain flour 3/4 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup Chelsea soft brown sugar 80g butter, softened Pinch of cinnamon Method Preheat oven to 180oC bake. Place apple, berries, and a splash of water together in a pot. Bring to […]
Keeping food safe: Food and Health Standards
Food is one of life’s essentials. Whether bought from a supermarket, a café or a restaurant, food should always be safe for consumption. Food safety, however, does not happen spontaneously. It is highly regulated and there are organisations in our community dedicated to this task. One of these is Food and Health Standards, […]
Let’s make music
Music is said to sooth the savage beast, and that it may, but it is also widely recognised that music provides a balance in life for many of us. Most people enjoy listening to music in one form or another, many also immerse themselves in writing, playing and teaching. Music fuels creativity by […]
Sweet dreams
Bedrooms are supposed to be serene places for rest and relaxation, and much of that can be created by judicious use of colour and complementary furniture, fittings and linen. Colour trends will provide inspiration, as will colours that you personally like, wear and use elsewhere in your décor. Try a soft pink, salmon […]
Sounds so Fyne
Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott checks out some diminutive, but powerful bookshelf speakers from Fyne Audio. So you’ve blown the budget on a new turntable and pre-amp to play those old vinyls on, but still need some quality speakers to plug them into. Fear not, because The Real Music Company and Fyne Audio […]
