Valuing Women’s Work
I’ve spent the last week writing up how I make medieval ale in my kitchen. Looking back over what I wrote, I’m astounded: it’s an incredible amount of work! Yet this is a fraction of what women did in the … Read More
Becoming a Brewster – How I Make Medieval English Ale in my Kitchen
This post outlines how I make unhopped ale of the kind my female English ancestors did in their own kitchens until just a few hundred years ago. Because, yes, ale was women’s work. For most of history, the realm of … Read More
Sourdough Polenta Bread
Once you’ve made sourdough polenta (learn how in my video here) you can use the leftovers to make this sourdough polenta ‘loaf’. It’s easy, tasty and so handy – you can pop in the fridge (it’ll last at least five … Read More
Sourdough Polenta
Polenta doesn’t have to be all about corn, *and* you can ferment it making a tangy, pre-digested, filling dish. Watch the video below to see how easy it is! (Download written instructions here). I have another video that’ll show you … Read More
Sourdough Porridge
Fermenting oats into sourdough oatmeal or porridge is easy and has so many benefits: The oats will be softer, cook more quickly and be easier to digest. The resulting oatmeal will be more nutrient-dense thanks to reduction of the mineral-leaching … Read More
Letting Go of A Dream…I’m Leaving Italy
I remember very clearly the first time I ever set foot in Italy. I’d organised a trip to the fairytale town (I’m not joking; Google it) of Urbino. I fell head over heels in love – the sun, the colours, … Read More
Collagen and Gelatin Made Simple
The world of collagen and gelatin has been very hyped and, for some time it confused me! I kept seeing words like ‘peptides’ and ‘hydrolysed’, I realised there were many different types and sources of collagen and I didn’t know … Read More
The Fascinating History of Jannock: The Giant Oat Bread That Defined Authenticity!
“Jannock is scarcely ever seen in south east Lancashire now; but it used to be highly esteemed. The common expression “That’s noan jannock” applied to anything which is not what it ought to be, and commemorates the fame of this … Read More
7 Delicious Ways to Use Millet in Your Kitchen!
Millet, is a tasty and versatile ancient grain. It’s economical, easy to digest, gluten and lectin free. And it’s simple and quick to cook too! On top of this, it’s an ecological grain; millet is super sustainable, requiring the lowest … Read More
Sourdough Millet Crackers
Millet is a wonderful grain to have in your cupboard. It’s quick to cook, gluten and lectin free, easy to digest and tasty. I use it in many ways in my kitchen; here I’m going to show you how I … Read More