Rolled oats, ubiquitous in our modern culture, didn’t exist 150 years ago. Yet oats have been eaten for many centuries. Our ancestors, instead of consuming rolled or flaked oats, stone-ground their grains, creating ‘meal’ (aka flour) of different grades. What … Read More
For centuries the Scots made a beneficial bacteria-rich porridge (called Sowans) and drink (called Swats) from oat grain ‘waste’. In this article, I’m going to explain what sowans and swats are and how you can bring them to life in your own kitchen!… Read More
There are many types of oats on the market. The choice, and their different names, can be confusing. This article explains the difference between two of them – rolled oats and oatmeal. It also illuminates the history of both types … Read More
Sourdough rye bread is incredible – it has a beautiful rich, deep flavour is and also very nutritious, with high levels of fibre and B vitamins plus all the benefits of sourdough. And, once you understand how rye works, you’ll … Read More
Fermented oats are healthy, tasty, super-nutritious and they don’t need any more cooking time than standard oatmeal! To get all the details of how to brighten your morning with tangy, super-nutritious oatmeal, pop your details into the form below. I’ll … Read More
Do you love bread but struggle with gluten? Rye sourdough might offer you the chance to enjoy bread again. This post shares how rye is different to wheat, what the sourdough process does to make bread more digestible and explains … Read More
Cottage pie is a British favourite that’s been around for 250 years. It’s a frugal dish, developed by home-cooks as a way to use up previously-cooked meat and was traditionally topped with a UK staple: potatoes. In this version, I’m … Read More
Pulses are full of fibre, super-economical and can be utilised in many recipes – my favourite of which is hummus! But so many of us have problems digesting pulses, and struggle to include them in our diet. In this post, … Read More
I’ve been baking exclusively with ancient grains for over a decade, and regularly hear these questions: Why should I bake with ancient grains? What’s wrong with modern wheat? How are ancient grains different from wheat? What do I need to … Read More
In order to get started with cooking real food all you really need is a good knife, a space to chop and the pan but, the more you get into this lifestyle – adding techniques, dishes and processes to your … Read More