Month: July 2015

Broad Bean & Radish Salad

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This summery salad is so deliciously fresh, using broad beans and radishes which are in plentiful supply at this time of year. I love broad beans, although I do remember a time when the little shrivelled grey offerings on my school dinner plate quickly got pushed to the side!  When I discovered the transformation a broad bean takes on when popped out of its outer rubbery shell, it took on a whole new life. Firstly the colour is so amazing, a vibrant lime green, the texture, smooth and tender, and the taste is so good. I generally use them in salads rather than as a vegetable accompaniment. I love the process of popping them out of the pods, opening each one to discover the beans nestled inside the fur linings, but then I am a bit of a softy! Removing the outer skin once cooked is also a great family job, especially when they ping across the work surface! The only disappointment with broad beans is the yield. A 500g bag full of broad bean …

The Soulful Food Co

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This week I’m sharing one of my foodie finds with you! Eating out, gluten free, can be a real challenge, especially at festivals and outdoor events. There’s always an abundance of burger vans, pizza ovens and Burrito stands so it often means taking your own food with you. It’s quite exciting to see the gradual increase in healthier options available such as falafel salad bars and smoothie & juice bars at the these events. You may still have to look a little harder but the options are there! So as you can imagine, I was really excited on my first day wandering around the Glastonbury Festival to discover The Soulful Food Co where there! I first sampled The Soulful Food Co last summer at CarFest and worked my way through all their gluten free options. (Take care when choosing as not everything is gluten free but all their dishes are clearly labeled as free from.) The good sign was that I kept going back for more and soon family and friends were also really enjoying their …