The hormones testosterone, dopamine, oxytocin and serotonin play an important role in mood and desire and what you eat can do more than you might image to heighten both for a memorable Valentines Day! Here are some quick, easy and delicious suggestions, most of which can be eaten with your fingers – the very last thing you need on the 14th Feb is a load of washing up!
Fresh king prawns…
Thistle is a very healthy vegetable and grows wild in Sardinia where I recently went to spend Christmas holidays with my family. Thistles are often sold on the streets by people who like going to the countryside for walks and find them in abundance everywhere and anytime especially in Winter (over Christmas). Risotto is usually great with all vegetables but Risotto ai cardi in particular is one of…
It was a pleasure to interview fellow Italian Chef Gennaro Contaldo who has become a popular TV personality in the UK. As part of his work with Italian olive oil company Bertolli, Gennaro is offering cooking tips to mums to make their lives easier.
I am pleased to present the first part of my interview with Gennaro here. The full interview will be published in the Spring 2016 issue of the London…
When a few weeks ago Tesco asked me if I wanted to participate in a festive food swap challenge I was over the moon. This initiative is meant to inspire people to experience new flavours, with a range of products from across the world available in store.
I love food and cooking so this was right up my street.
In exchange for one of my favourite Italian Christmas recipes – I chose Panettone…
In the third part of the Mexican Fiesta workshop at the Waitrose Cookery School we learnt how to make Salt Chocolate Pot with Tequila and Orange Granita. This is a very rich dessert and despite all the detailed instructions in this article it is super easy to make. You will impress your guests with it. Guaranteed!
Ingredients (Serves 2)
For the Granita:
200ml
Orange Juice…
In the second part of the workshop at the Waitrose Cookery School we learnt how to make Margarita tiger prawns, chipotle crema slaw and smoked paprika corn. This is an extremely nutritious, healthy and tasty recipe that even children will enjoy. It’s perfect for day-to-day family meals as well as a Mexican Fiesta themed party.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
10
Tiger prawns, peeled, head and…
When London Mums were invited to Waitrose Cookery School to learn how to prepare a 3-course meal for a Mexican Fiesta, I knew I was going to enjoy myself but did not expect to love it so much. The first recipe of our Mexican Fiesta is Enchiladas made from scratch. It is quite simple including making your own tortillas.
Ingredients (Serves 2-4)
2
Chicken thighs, bone in, and skin…
Forget about all the articles on food trends for 2015 predicting that we will be eating more insects, lard and weird new food. Mums have no time for this nonsense. We WON’T be cooking or eating these things anytime soon. At our dinner tables we want food that our children can love and remember when they will become adults. So here is London Mums’ honest guide to Autumn Food Trends…
If you love good food, you will enjoy London Mums’ five minute interview with Celebrity Chef Michel Roux Junior.
How have you found filming First Class Chefs? Please can you share a few anecdotes from the show?
Filming First Class Chefs was absolutely amazing. It was such a joy to work with and film with the children, to mentor them and be like a father figure. To pick out one…
You may recall the article about the Meek Family GOING WITHOUT ELECTRICITY where they experimented living with no lighting. Now they are back and they try to cook without electricity. Let’s see how they get on.
Modern kitchens are full of electrical gadgets that we come to rely upon on a daily basis; microwaves, cookers and even toasters are everyday devices that heat up our breakfast, lunch…
