Been up since early morning as I'm suffering with a nasty cough, cold and 'flu symptoms. Just blooming great - Easter Weekend. Sheesh.
So do I start my day with chocolate or something healthy? Despite the allure of the Lindt bunny and the perverse pleasure I get from biting the ears off, I resisted and started the day off with this:
In a high powered blender, place:
- 2 ripe bananas
- half a bag of washed fresh spinach (you could use frozen)
- 1 large or 2 small peeled oranges
- some coconut milk
- some coconut water
- ice
- some fresh peeled ginger root (to taste)
Whizz up till smooth.
It turns into a really creamy green fresh tasting smoothie.
Better than a Lindt bunny, although it will lose its ears soon enough!
Happy Easter. (Hops off).
Sunday, 8 April 2012
Saturday, 7 April 2012
The Boat Race, my Dad - Fred and an unhealthy snack!
I know that I usually blog about healthy food on here, so you may want to skip this one!
It was the boat race today. As a family we always used to get together and watch it. My Dad would stop whatever he was working on. The car, the garden, the lawns etc. He would not just come in, he would shower and change first. He always did that if he had to pop to town for any supplies. I used to find this annoying but it was just his "standards" and made him what he was and much of what I am.
These memories reminded me that on long weekends, bank holidays and some Saturday's he would create a "nosh" which usually was Chinese or Indian based with lots of chilli and garlic. (Rare flavours in Dovercourt at the time).
Fred would also make unusual snacks. He would create all sort of wonderful tasting nibbles.
So...having been struggling with some nasty germs for a few days I really wanted something tasty.
In a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil on a high heat.
Then add about enough popping corn to cover the base of the saucepan and half again. Quickly toss in the oil until all coated. Clamp on the lid and turn heat down and shake as it pops. As the popping dies down turn the heat right down to low, cautiously lift lid and quickly stir to ensure all kernels are popped.
In the microwave gently melt a large knob of butter with some sea salt and peeper. Once melted add a splash of lemon or lime juice and a few splashes of chilli/hot sauce. Mix and pour over popcorn in the saucepan. Turn over thoroughly till all flavoured.
Serve and enjoy.
And by the way - Cambridge won today, so my family would all be happy as we always supported them in the Honeycombe household.
It was the boat race today. As a family we always used to get together and watch it. My Dad would stop whatever he was working on. The car, the garden, the lawns etc. He would not just come in, he would shower and change first. He always did that if he had to pop to town for any supplies. I used to find this annoying but it was just his "standards" and made him what he was and much of what I am.
These memories reminded me that on long weekends, bank holidays and some Saturday's he would create a "nosh" which usually was Chinese or Indian based with lots of chilli and garlic. (Rare flavours in Dovercourt at the time).
Fred would also make unusual snacks. He would create all sort of wonderful tasting nibbles.
So...having been struggling with some nasty germs for a few days I really wanted something tasty.
In a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil on a high heat.
Then add about enough popping corn to cover the base of the saucepan and half again. Quickly toss in the oil until all coated. Clamp on the lid and turn heat down and shake as it pops. As the popping dies down turn the heat right down to low, cautiously lift lid and quickly stir to ensure all kernels are popped.
In the microwave gently melt a large knob of butter with some sea salt and peeper. Once melted add a splash of lemon or lime juice and a few splashes of chilli/hot sauce. Mix and pour over popcorn in the saucepan. Turn over thoroughly till all flavoured.
Serve and enjoy.
And by the way - Cambridge won today, so my family would all be happy as we always supported them in the Honeycombe household.
Thursday, 5 April 2012
A great, simple healthy detox soup - just what you need when you have a cold or 'flu.
Sod's law. It's Easter and thanks to some kind soul, I have a swelling throat, a cough and aching limbs. Perfect timing, thanks.
I needed something hot and soothing and healthy as I was craving carbs, dairy and chocolate. None of which will help, but would be easy to just grab.
So here's an idea:
In a bowl put a few of any of the following finely shredded veggies:
- peppers
- spring onions (or regular if not)
- garlic
- carrots
- celery
- ginger
- mushrooms
- coriander
- some whole baby spinach leaves
Then boil the kettle and make up a small jug of miso soup, adding a dash of hot sauce, a few drops of lime juice (if you have any) and a dash of a seasoning such as Mrs Dash seasoning or wheat free soy.
Mix the miso and let it rest for a minute. Pour it over the veggies, stir and serve.
It was just what I needed. Clean, fresh, and warming. Spicy and just hot enough to quell my swelling throat.
I needed something hot and soothing and healthy as I was craving carbs, dairy and chocolate. None of which will help, but would be easy to just grab.
So here's an idea:
In a bowl put a few of any of the following finely shredded veggies:
- peppers
- spring onions (or regular if not)
- garlic
- carrots
- celery
- ginger
- mushrooms
- coriander
- some whole baby spinach leaves
Then boil the kettle and make up a small jug of miso soup, adding a dash of hot sauce, a few drops of lime juice (if you have any) and a dash of a seasoning such as Mrs Dash seasoning or wheat free soy.
Mix the miso and let it rest for a minute. Pour it over the veggies, stir and serve.
It was just what I needed. Clean, fresh, and warming. Spicy and just hot enough to quell my swelling throat.
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