There was a time when I was forever experimenting in the kitchen and making rushing my husband to taste them and then share the recipe on the blog.   It’s taken me a long time to Read More ...

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For many young people, leaving home for university is the first real taste of independence. After months of revision, exams, stress and the pressure of securing a university place, life suddenly changes overnight. One minute Read More ...

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For a while, I stepped away from blogging. Losing my husband changed everything, and with that loss, I lost my mojo too. Cooking, which had always been a joy, suddenly felt empty when it was Read More ...

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When I ask this question in my cookery classes, people often laugh first — and then admit their worries. I recognise those fears, because although I grew up with Indian food, I didn’t grow up Read More ...

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From 2010, Give Me Some Spice was all about blogging; creating recipes, styling food, taking photos, and sharing them online. I loved that phase of my life, and I’m incredibly grateful for everything blogging gave Read More ...

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First of all, well done to everyone taking part in Veganuary — you’re doing great.  If you’re finding it a bit challenging rather than just “what to eat”. Here are some gentle, realistic tips I Read More ...

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If you’re a recent convert to vegetarianism – or even if you’ve been doing it for life – one area holds a particular challenge: finding vegetarian food on the go. That’s true whether you’re eating Read More ...

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It’s an adventure to find tastes and components that give the body life and the plate colour. Here are 6 ideas to create a nutritious dinner. Making a nutritious diner is similar to creating an Read More ...

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Who doesn’t love a get together with friends to enjoy a game night?     To get everyone excited about the games, we have to ensure that the food we serve is just as exciting and Read More ...

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Hope that everyone had a lovely Christmas and New Year.  This year we celebrated our first Diwali and Christmas without my husband.  As a family, we still wanted to continue the tradition of celebrating these Read More ...

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Earlier in the year I got sent a box of various easy to use sauces from a company called Slightly Different Foods. They sell low FODMAP cooking sauces, table sauces and salad dressings all made Read More ...

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At the start of Covid, I started making Fresh juices from whatever fruit we had.  Our favourite is fresh orange juice on its own.  Sometimes, I  hide in some kale and a small piece of Read More ...

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Christmas time or any Festive time, we tend to indulge in buying a lot of food stuff which doesn’t get eaten.  In our house, we tend to buy a variety of nuts with the intention Read More ...

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For this recipe, apart from the bread and cheese, you will also need my favourite green chutney.  Anyone who has been to India or eaten in an Indian restaurant will have been served with a Read More ...

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My husband loved all kinds of Indian street foods and the chaats were his favourite.  He loved the hot and spicy flavours and could make a chaat using basic ingredients in the kitchen. What is Read More ...

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Who doesn’t love the potato salad served as a side at home or in restaurants?    We all tend to have huge helpings at the eat as much as you like buffets!!  However, a lot Read More ...

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Cooking for one can be a bit tedious and boring so I am always looking for easy to cook dishes.  In the past, my husband gave me company in the kitchen whilst I cooked.  Now Read More ...

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The following recipe is from Mindful Chef.   Their full recipe is here. For those of you who have not heard of Mindful chef – Mindful Chef is a British meal kit retailer, headquartered in Battersea, Read More ...

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