Published on 21 March 2011 in Food and Drink, Bods's Cookbook Collection, cooking, food
For vegetarians Thai food poses a real problem due to the fact that most Thai recipes use fish sauce in the same way that we might use salt and pepper. Thankfully with the help of one book, a good solution can be found...
Published on 4 September 2010 in Food and Drink, food, gardening
For a bit of a break in the Coast to Coast posts (mainly as I've got a huge photo backlog and haven't finished typing up and editing the remaining posts), it's time to talk home grown fruit and veg!
Published on 19 March 2010 in Daily Links, BBC, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio, BBC Radio 6music, BBC red button, food, radio
Saboteurs? Us? BBC 6 Music denies hijack claim as Archers take a punk hit – guardian.co.uk "Twitter was abuzz with suggestions it was a hijack by disgruntled BBC 6 Music employees who have so far seen their appeals for the station to be saved rebuffed by BBC director general Mark Thompson." Can't deny it. I said the same. Not on Twitter, but I said it. Mind you, I said it as a joke… Red Button and widescreen – BBC Press Red Blog My latest post on the Press Red blog BBC Internet Blog: BBC iPlayer stats for February 2010 For the first time, includes stats for Virgin Media which accounts for over 20% of all iPlayer viewing. No stats for Freesat yet – we've only just built the reporting system! The rise of lazy foods – BBC News Magazine "It's not like chopping an onion requires any great skill, but people tell themselves they are too busy." Always wonder what people think they could be doing with the time they're not spending grating cheese or cutting veg themselves. It must result in a whopping three minutes spare every day!
Published on 13 March 2010 in Food and Drink, Bods's Cookbook Collection, food
The concept of Cranks Fast Food is a simple one - brilliant, tasty vegetarian food in under 30 minutes - many can be easily done in 15-20 minutes.. Living in a country where sizeable proportions of the population live off ready meals because 'cooking takes too long', it's a book you often want to wave in front of people going 'LOOK! IT'S EASY!'
Published on 12 March 2010 in Food and Drink, Bods's Cookbook Collection, food
31% of people in India are vegetarian, and it's the country of the world with the most vegetarians. Some regions are more vegetarian than others, and in the Gujarit region, the population and food are primarily vegetarian. So no surprise then that Gujurati cuisine has come up with some excellent dishes over the years.
Published on 11 March 2010 in Food and Drink, Bods's Cookbook Collection, food
Over the years, author Clas Clarke became almost the Delia of student cooking and Grub on a Grant became known by many as the student cookbook bible, thanks to its extremely easy to follow recipes which were simple, and wholesome and tasty.
Published on 10 March 2010 in Food and Drink, Bods's Cookbook Collection, food
The book covers everything, and starts with the basics. Rather than presenting you with just the recipes, the book explores the equipment you need, general techniques and information about key ingredients.
Published on 9 March 2010 in Food and Drink, Bods's Cookbook Collection, food
Cast your mind back to 1961. It's the swinging sixties and you're on Carnaby Street. Far out man. There's fashion everywhere. And a restaurant.. And oh look it's vegetarian. That's good healthy food man!
Published on 8 March 2010 in Food and Drink, Bods's Cookbook Collection, food
Over the years we've now amounted a sizeable cookbook collection, so I've decided to review them. I'm going to share what I have and review them for you, sharing what's good and what's bad in the veggie cook book arena.
Published on 8 January 2010 in Food and Drink, food, vegetarian food
As I've probably mentioned on this blog before, Catherine and myself purchase our regular dosage of fruit and veg from an organic box scheme.