People who follow a strict full time or occasional raw food diet know all about “soaking your nuts”. ????There are a lot of nuts and seeds used in raw meals, and raw foodists believe that they can cause digestion problems, and that our bodies can’t
For the next 7 days I will be eating exclusively raw food, sharing my menu and a bit about this dietary style. I was first introduced to raw cuisine at The Farm at San Benito, a stunning health retreat in the Philippines. The restaurant serves
I’ve loved Indian food for ages but had never heard of a thali plate until I lived there. At first I was delighted! I thought it was an Indian version of tapas and I could choose all my favourite dishes. Unfortunately it doesn’t work like
In a sunny city far away, there once lived the most beautiful cat you have ever seen. Her name was Aurora and she was pure white and soft like fresh snow. She was a big, healthy cat with a lean frame and long legs and
Far far away there is a country made up of many islands, glistening like jewels in the ocean. The sun shines on the islands with their green jungles, tall palm trees and bright white sandy beaches alongside sparkling blue seas, and it’s always warm. Many
When a friend asked if she could host a book club meeting at my house, I said “Yes!”. But conditions applied….. Only if I could cater it. Of course she agreed. I had been dabbling with molecular gastronomy techniques for a while, and had been
When a good friend put out a call for recommendations for caterers for her garden party, there were plenty of suggestions. But catered “cocktail party” style events here in the Philippines are different to how they are back home. There is usually a buffet table,
As you know from my last post, I’ve been having issues with peeing in the house and fighting. The primary culprit is Kai, who came to me as a feral and is still very fearful. He likes to pick on Lulu, as the meekest in
If you are new to my blog, there are a couple of relevant things you should know before we get to Kai’s behaviour modification program. Firstly, I live in the Philippines where it’s common to have domestic staff and drivers. It’s not exploitation, which I
Today I spent a few hours cooking for my cats. With nine cats who for various reasons eat four times per day, my cat food bill is high but the biggest problem is keeping enough stock. Often the only varieties I can find are tuna and