Chargrilled Purple Asparagus with Pine nut Dressing
Some would argue that tasty veggie sides can completely elevate a meal and I have to agree, especially when it’s made with the prettiest of purple asparagus that just so happens to be in the midst of it’s fleeting season right now! Make the most of it while you can. It’s lovely eaten raw […]
Charred eggplant in olive oil with chilli, cumin + garlic
‘You cannot not be depressed, if you look around at the problems of the world. That’s why, you know, the message is don’t think globally, act locally. Act locally first, see that you can make a difference. And when you see that you make a difference you want to do more. Taking that first step, […]
Pickled chillies
I’ve grown chillies for years, not only because I love them but also because they are one of those ingredients that are so damn expensive to buy, but oh so easy to grow! I use them fresh throughout the Autumn months, I freeze both green and red ones whole, to use throughout the year and […]
Flourless chocolate cake
A few months ago, quietly and without fuss My Darling Lemon Thyme turned 10. I wanted to scream it from the rooftops, TEN YEARS, that’s a really long time to be in this blogging game. But with the world in such turmoil it just didn’t seem all that important. But I knew at some stage, […]
a simple pot of homegrown beans
I grew up eating beans and legumes nearly everyday, it’s what you do when you’re vegetarian. My parents experimented with growing our own on occasion and although I don’t remember back that far, mum has mentioned more than once the time she grew chickpeas herself (it’s on my list of things to grow!). As many […]
Fermented Honey + Garlic Cough Syrup
I’ve been meaning to share this awesome recipe for a few months. Not that it’s really a recipe, more of an idea as you only need two ingredients and there’s no need for exact amounts. I love all things fermented and had seen this idea popping up on social media over the past few years […]
Bread and butter pickles (gluten-free + vegan)
Things are looking a bit sad in the garden at this time of the year. We’ve just picked the last of our cucumbers, our courgette (zucchini) are nearing their last legs, I’ve pulled out all my flowers (sob), bar a few sunflowers which I’m waiting to save seeds from. Our Maori potatoes are nearly dying […]
