I ate a version of these tasty pink picked onions on holiday last week as part of a veggie rice bowl, and they were delicious. They added so much tang and flavour to the dish. They take no time at all to make, and would work well to accompany other dishes too, like tacos, burgers […]

I found this lovely celery with the leaves still on at a local deli. Celery leaves are really aromatic and definitely not to be discarded. They’re perfect for adding into a recipe like this, as they bring in a distinctive flavour to the soup. There are so many health benefits to eating celery. It’s a […]

There are so many ways you can use rose syrup. From mocktails and cocktails, to desserts and baked goods. I’ve even been drizzling it over my yoghurt and strawberries. I wanted my syrup to have a lovely rich colour so I picked a good mix of petals including those that were darker pink and also […]

I’m excited this week as I have booked myself on to a mushroom foraging workshop this coming October in Perthshire. It’s going to be led by a wild fungi expert and I will learn more about identifying the different types of mushrooms, harvesting, cooking and all the health benefits. Will share my little mushroom adventure […]

I love to make homemade soup at this time of year. We’ve been growing beets and decided to make some comfort food and this is exactly what this soup is. The key to making this soup is to roast the beetroot and garlic first with oil until they are soft and slightly caramelised, as this […]

We hosted our autumn workshop at Violet Kitchen Studios last week. The day started as we foraged for autumnal fruits and vegetables in the beautiful Perthshire countryside – a perfect start to the day. Autumn is a time of harvest and abundance, and there are so many delicious ingredients to be found in nature during […]

Spinach is rich in iron, and being a vegetarian, I’m always looking for ways to increase my iron levels. There is nothing better than a comforting bowl of soup in the Autumn time to keep you nourished and full. Ingredients: Large bunch of spinach, washed 500ml vegetable stock 1 chopped onion 1 head of garlic, […]

I’m using up a ton of tomatoes which have been grown in the greenhouse this summer. Homegrown tomatoes are delicious and there are so many ways you can use them up. This salsa recipe is not only healthy and tasty but really quick to make. Serve with nachos and dig in… Ingredients: 4-6 medium sized […]

A Magical Retreat In Italy I spent the last 5 days in the beautiful countryside of Tuscany with Sisterhood Retreats. The most wonderful experience making beautiful new friendships and creating stunning visual stories in an enchanting part of Italy. Here are some of my photo’s I’d like to share with you.

A sweet and refreshing summer drink Sharing my recipe for rhubarb cordial today. A great thirst quencher on hot and sunny days. Ingredients:300g golden caster sugarzest and juice 1 orangezest and juice 1 lemon450g rhubarb, chopped1 slice fresh root ginger, peeled Instructions:1. Put the sugar in a large saucepan with 300ml water. Bring to a […]