Ayurvedic gluten-free rice porridge

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This warming Ayurvedic rice porridge is a nourishing gluten-free breakfast made with rolled rice, fresh turmeric and aromatic spices. Creamy, comforting and ready in just 15 minutes, it’s inspired by the ancient principles of Ayurveda and makes the perfect start to a cool morning. Made with gluten-free rolled rice flakes, fresh turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and […]

How to cook with beet leaves

Most people know how to cook beetroot — but what about the leaves? One of the questions I am asked most often is: Can you eat beet leaves? Happily, yes. Not only are they edible, but they are also deeply nourishing, earthy and incredibly versatile in the kitchen. If you have ever wondered how to […]

Deepak Chopra Bliss Balls

Deepak Chopra Bliss Balls Inspired by a memorable meeting with Deepak Chopra at the Global Wellness Summit in Mexico City, these nourishing bliss balls celebrate the connection between food, mindfulness and wellbeing. Made with wholesome ingredients including sesame seeds, raisins and warming spices, they’re naturally sweet, rich in healthy fats and fibre, and require no […]

Ume Sho Kuzu Recipe | Traditional Japanese Digestive Tonic

Cup of traditional Japanese umeboshi tea served with pickled plum in a ceramic bowl.

Ume Sho Kuzu is a traditional Japanese drink made from just a handful of simple ingredients: kuzu, umeboshi (salted fermented plum), shoyu (naturally brewed soy sauce) and fresh ginger. Long valued in Japanese home kitchens and the macrobiotic tradition, this warming beverage is appreciated for its savoury, tangy flavour and comforting qualities. Unlike many modern […]

How to steam winter vegetables

Here’s a trans-seasonal crowd-pleaser that you can warm up or cool down depending on the weather where you are. Add chilli and garlic if that’s your thing. The dressing works well over fish or chicken too.

How to make sesame salmon, soba noodle, ginger wasabi dressing

Sesame-crusted salmon served over soba noodles with seaweed, cucumber, carrot, pickled ginger and a ginger wasabi dressing.

Fresh Japanese flavours made easy This recipe for sesame salmon soba noodles with a ginger-wasabi dressing is proof that healthy eating can be both elegant and effortless. Combining perfectly cooked salmon, wholesome soba noodles and a vibrant homemade dressing, it’s a balanced meal that’s full of flavour, texture and nourishing ingredients. Whether you’re preparing a […]

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