Great Goddess Herbed Cheese: Reviving The Spring Offering Of Moretum

April 14, 2018.Reading time 11 minutes.

This Roman springtime dish is a kind of cheesy pesto once eaten in honour of the Goddess Cybele, The Magna Mater (The Great Mother). And according to Ovid, Moretum descends from a time ancient people drank only pure milk and ate only “the herbs that the earth bore of its free will.” And as we’ll […]

Lavender & Lovage Oatmeal Digestive Biscuits: A Calming & Relaxing Treat

August 15, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

The great thing about digestive biscuits is their simple, gentle nature doesn’t make overt demands on the palate or the stomach, yet they make a sweet and satisfying snack. And the good news is, giving ourselves a pleasurable treat actually encourages a physiological relaxation response. And what better ingredient to enhance pleasure and digestion but […]

Dandelion & Calendula Breakfast Egg Cups: The Perfect Marriage of Health & Flavour

June 2, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

These egg cups were inspired by Jennifer’s upcoming nuptials. Because ever since she and my brother announced their upcoming wedding, the women in the family and invited close friends have been “watching their weight”. Including me. Normally I don’t pay much thought to the extra padding one accumulates around the middle (from consuming too many […]