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Little Thoughts

Notes from my kitchen

Food has always been more than fuel to me. Living with PKD (polycystic kidney disease) I learned a lot about different foods. Nourishment Notes is my little corner to share that knowledge. Whether you want to know a bit more about the fruit and veg on your plate, or you’re looking for something good to cook tonight, you’re in the right place. 

Browse the Harvest for stories and a little knowledge about produce, or head to On the Table for recipes ready to inspire you. 

Warm Roasted Cauliflower & Crispy Chickpea Salad

Warm Roasted Cauliflower & Crispy Chickpea Salad

A golden, fragrant bowl full of texture, spice, and nourishing goodness. If you still think cauliflower is plain, this recipe is here to change your mind.

Cauliflower: Stop Treating It Like Broccoli’s Boring Cousin.

Cauliflower has had a bit of an unfair reputation over the years as the pale, plain vegetable sitting quietly on the side of the plate. But it is secretly one of the most versatile, hardworking ingredients in the entire kitchen.

Creamy Butternut Squash & Apple Soup

A comforting, naturally sweet soup with a touch of autumn warmth. The natural sweetness of roasted squash pairs so beautifully with the gentle tartness of a crisp apple, balanced with warming spices.

Demystifying the Butternut Squash

Butternut squash seems to fall into two categories for most people. You either love it... or you stare at it on the shelf thinking, “I wouldn’t even know where to begin with that thing.”
Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

What Are The Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

Not all foods fuel the body in the same way. Today we are looking at the health benefits of the beloved sweet potato.
Sweet Potato, Coconut and Miso Soup

Sweet Potato, Coconut & Miso Soup

There is something special about a bowl of soup made from simple ingredients. The kind of meal that does not need complicated techniques or a long list of ingredients, just a few carefully chosen flavours coming together to create something comforting, warming, and satisfying.