posts · store cupboard

Sweet Pickled Watermelon Rind

Pickled Watermelon Rind:HomemadeThe other day my other half came home with a watermelon and I am sure if it had fallen on anyones foot, it would have required a visit to the hospitals emergency department. We often have watermelon and this time wanted to save and pickle the rind that is usually thrown out. Continue reading “Sweet Pickled Watermelon Rind”

menu ideas · posts · salads

Salads to go with Grills

Salad of Green Beans with Freekeh and Tahini Dressing

I had only intended to take a short break, but somehow along the way it seems to have gotten extended. Travel, visitors, the garden, life, busy with bees, frozen shoulder and some procrastination are a few of the culprits. And while I haven’t gotten into posting new recipes, thought I would add some favorite salads from this blog to menu ideas, hopefully giving you a little food for thought. Continue reading “Salads to go with Grills”

no-bake recipe · posts · sweets and chocolates

Energy Date Bites and Pollination of the Date Palm

Enegry Date BitesAlthough we enjoy dates as they are, there are times when I whizz some in a food processor along with other ingredients and make energy date bites. Great for snacking on and perfect for those in the household into sports and heavy training sessions that need fuel on the go. Keeping the ingredients on the healthier side, these naturally sweet date bites include chia seeds ,oatmeal, almond butter and pistachio nuts. These little morsels of goodness would also make great homemade gifts for athletes that you know. But for me… I will enjoy mine with an espresso or arabic coffee. Continue reading “Energy Date Bites and Pollination of the Date Palm”