Have you got the Winter Blues?
I always find these long dark winter days difficult and sometimes joke with my family that I am suffering from…
L is for Leeks
Today we are looking at the benefits of including leeks in your diet. I love leeks, they add a lovely…
M is for Mangetout
This time, it is M is for Mangetout, which we certainly never ate when I was a child and I…
Does your Body need a Tonic?
February is a difficult month with cold weather and short dark days and all the recent bad news does not…
N is for Neeps
HEALTH MATTERS – ALPHABET OF HEALTHY FOODS – N IS FOR NEEPS! I thought I would try and bring a…
O is for Okra
I have a lovely Zambian friend who loves Okra and has kindly given me a recipe to share. Okra is…
P is for Prunes
HEALTH MATTERS – ALPHABET OF HEALTHY FOODS – P IS FOR PRUNES This time it is P for Prunes, the…
Healthy Food on a Budget
The cost of food has risen so much that I wonder how people are coping with this, especially those with…
Q is for Quince
The Quince’s cultivation goes back to ancient Greece and Rome, when it was a symbol of love and fertility. Quince…
R is for Raspberries
As we struggle with last days of winter, I thought it would be uplifting to look at summer fruits that…
S is for Strawberries
Continuing the theme of bringing some summer joy to you, today it is S for Strawberries. Strawberries are the quintessential…
Can Food Improve Our Mental Health and Reduce Stress?
We certainly live in a stressful world and today there is very little good news, so what are we able…