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Be nuts – eat soy (protein for beginners)

The current “protein” and carnivore craze is encouraging people towards meat-heavy diets through an extraordinary combination of social-media influencers, advertising and a powerful global meat industry, reinforced in many countries by governments with major economic interests in agriculture and meat production. Yet a meat-heavy diet has never been a universal human way of eating, and…

by Elizabeth Knappert

Hunger

I have just dropped 10 kilos. Something that seemed impossible months ago, even weeks ago. Somehow, I suddenly found the motivation, the self-discipline, the need to finally lose those kilos that had been with me for years. And it is oddly freeing once you realise you can do it. Once the weight starts to come…

by Elizabeth Knappert

Mirepoix – the basis

The ultimate secret to rich, restaurant-quality cooking lies in a humble trio of vegetables known in French cuisine as a mirepoix, and in Italy as a soffritto or battuto. Traditionally this is a mix of onions, carrots, and celery, you can easily upgrade this base by adding fennel for a subtle, anise sweetness, chili or…

by Elizabeth Knappert

Must have Hummus

Yes – it’s true – hummus is the best – here is my recipe, and remember – once you get it right – it is so much better for you than any shop bought variety – in which there are usually many additives you really do not want to eat – such as palm oil…

by Elizabeth Knappert

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