Herbs – whether they are fresh, dried or in powdered form – can be used in a multitude of ways to get their medicinal benefits. A good way to start your morning is with a herbal tonic of sorts. The below recipe is for a Cumin and Ginger Hot Tonic. Both cumin and ginger aid digestion and boost the immune system. The addition of Apple … Continue reading Recipe: Cumin and Ginger Hot Tonic
Mexican dips such as salsa and guacamole make ideal accompaniments to protein-packed meals such as chilli con carne, chicken fajitas or for simply dipping with corn chips. There are numerous ways to make salsa and the good thing is that if you don’t have fresh tomatoes to hand, you can use tinned tomatoes which work just as well. The below video offers a simple recipe … Continue reading Recipe: Salsa and Guacamole
Lemonade is a much loved drink that quenches thirst in the summer months, and goes down a charm any other time of year really. There are different ways to make lemonade. The below recipe makes use of simple syrup (a water and sugar solution), which is ideal for those that are not keen on the gritty taste of sugar in drinks. Ingredients: 1050ml of water … Continue reading Recipe: Homemade Lemonade
Homemade Gummy Bears are easy to make and depending on the ingredients you use, they can make for a natural fruit candy for you and your kids to enjoy. The below video uses strawberry puree but you can of course experiment with different fruit purees including mango, peach, blueberry, cherry and more. Some recipes call for the use of fruit juice so you can use … Continue reading Recipe: Gummy Bears
Cordials are a perfect drinks staple whether you like making cocktails or simply adding it to still or sparkling water. Pineapple & Lime Cordial is a refreshing drink, and what’s more it’s healthy. Limes contain Vitamin C, which boosts the immune system, and pineapples are rich in bromelain, a natural enzyme that also is good for inflammatory conditions including hayfever. Homemade cordials always taste great … Continue reading Recipe: Pineapple & Lime Cordial
Marrakech-based nonprofit Amal is helping to empower women through training them in culinary skills. Amal is focused on uplifting women in Morocco from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Many of the trainees face social stigma, rejection or disability that impedes their ability to earn a living to support themselves and their children. Trainees start a six-month training programme to learn all aspects of work in … Continue reading Amal: Marrakech-based nonprofit and restaurant empowering women through culinary skills
Ginger Beer is a refreshing, zingy drink that is a perfect thirst quencher as we move towards the warmer months, and it’s great for digestion. Making your own Ginger Beer from scratch is easy, although it does take weeks to ferment as with any fermented product, you will need to create a starter. In the case of ginger, the starter is known as a “ginger … Continue reading Recipe: Ginger Beer
