Hello, Melissa here! Please say hello to my new cookbook… FEEL GOOD: 100 quick and easy recipes to bring a bit of comfort and joy into our kitchens and beyond. Coming 2nd June 2022! FEEL GOOD is all about exploring how food and cooking makes us feel. Comforted, connected, energised, calmer, grounded, satisfied and soothed and more. I’ve been so excited to share this with you, I’ve been squirreling away on it for the last 2 years and here it is. FEEL GOOD FOOD is how I’ve long described how I like to cook end eat at home. More and more of us are cooking with both our mental and ..read more

  A ‘Warm Winter Salad’ doesn’t sound particularly exciting but you know what I mean, it’s not a cold salad, it’s a hearty warm one and I love winter salads as a mini break from soups and casseroles! Or you can enjoy any of these as a side to a hot dish, as personally I do love a salad soup combination, anyone else? On chillier days, I’m thinking you might be  probably craving something fresh and crunchy to have alongside a hot meal so these vibrant winter warming salads tick all the boxes and star seasonal veg and cupboard ingredients too. If you’re after more delicious veggie sid ..read more

  As a self-confessed soup lover, I am always looking for ways to add extra flavour, crunch and excitement to my soup. So here are 5 ways you can spruce up yours: 1. Halloumi Croutons:  not technically “croutons” as there’s no bread involved but these are delicious cubes of crispy fried halloumi. Simply chop, fry in a little butter or oil & cook to your desired crispiness. Get the recipe. 2. Make a fridge raid herby drizzle: Whizz up any herbs or left over salad leaves you’ve got that need some love with some olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice & a little sa ..read more

    When time isn’t on your side, it can feel quite overwhelming to keep yourself nourished and cared for so here are some tips & recipes you can batch cook or prep when short on time or in need of some love. Batch cooking is such a saving grace for busy times and befriending your freezer is a game changing tip for new mums, busy parents, times when you’re sick or recuperating or you’re caring for others; you can really give the gift of care through nourishing and simple food. Here are 6 tips for prepping your food to help you in a busy period: Boil eggs, lots of them!  ..read more

Hello Melissa here! I thought I’d share a round of up my FAVE TOMATO RECIPES as we are happily in the thick of tomato season and I don’t know many people who don’t love tomatoes. Actually I do know a few who prefer them cooked than raw, so here are some speedy fresh tomato recipes and some slow roasted ones too. Hope you enjoy. And if your tomatoes aren’t ripe, keep them on the windowsill or in as much sun as possible, you’ll really taste the difference. P.S. Anyone else growing their own?     Chickpea Greek Style SaladThis Chickpea Greek Style Salad brings everyone’s fave Greek Sa ..read more

    Hello, Melissa here! If like me, you’re in the UK, it usually means your salad needs to fit all weather and these ones really do. So here are 7 Summer salads for rain or shine; a delicious mix of hearty and wholesome with fresh and zesty. Lots of great ones to share as well as ones to make double and have the next day or take to a picnic. As ever, feel free to add in any ingredients you’ve got that need using up to minimise your kitchen waste and make your food go further.   1. Lentil Salad with Sumac DressingThis lentil salad with a delicious sumac dressing is a winn ..read more

    Hello, Melissa here, sharing 10 of my absolute favourite Springtime recipes to enjoy over the long weekend or whenever you please.  I’ve picked these out especially as they are all simple, cheerful and based on easy to get ingredients like seasonal veg, popular cupboard items and frozen produce too.     1. Chocolate ClustersTotally flexible chocolate bites – inspired by the rice krispie clusters that my Mum never let me have! Use whatever you have to hand in your cupboards; coconut flakes / seeds / chopped nuts work really well too. And look out for fairtrad ..read more

Hello, Melissa here! Whether you’re in need of some sweetness for yourself or you want to share the love, these delicious desserts are sure to tickle your tastebuds. They’re all super simple to make and easily adaptable to make either a single pot or many to share. They’re all fridge friendly too so you can prep them before you need them, or save the rest for another day. Please do keep your eyes out for fairtrade ingredients too, such as chocolate.     5 Ingredient Little Chocolate Pots These little chocolate pots hit the spot. Not only rich and smooth, they use just five ingr ..read more

After a long winter season spent indoors, I couldn’t be happier to see the spring in full swing and summer firmly on its way. Spring is a really magical time of year, and an important transition period according to the ancient philosophy of Ayurveda. Spring is the season of new beginnings and growth, easily visible as bulbs start to appear after many months’ rest underground. Thanks to the warmer days and longer evenings, it’s also the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in nature at a time when many would say it’s at its most beautiful, and definitely at its most inspiring. Ahead of Eart ..read more

It’s my first Mother’s Day as a mum!! For the occasion, I’ll be making a lovely brunch for Nick and me to celebrate in style. Whether you’re marking the occasion with your own mum, your partner or your kids, why not make something a little special? Here are some recipes to get you started. Herby Pizza Pancakes Is it pancakes? Is it pizza? Well, it’s delicious is all I can say. By adding some gram flour to a herby omelette, I created this hybrid that truly is the ultimate brunch dish, topped with sun dried tomatoes, chopped olives and a grating of parmesan. Teff Waffles With Turmeric and Hon ..read more