This was really really good. The mashed swede recipe is well worth remembering. Fish was simply seasoned with salt and pepper then pan fried. Served sauteed kale and lemon. Super.

One of my favourite "quick" lunches (if you consider 20 minutes quick - that's the time it takes to boil some new potatoes). This salad takes inspiration from the classic Salad Nicoise. 

Gem lettuce, spinach, boiled new potatoes, hard boiled egg, tomato, lettuce, red onion, sundried tomato (to replace the anchovy), balsamic, olive oil, fresh basil. Though, that it lacks olives makes it totally un-Nicoise. But the vibe is there. 

My new favourite breakfast inspired by my new favourite blogger: Samayya of Pukka Paki. This is her recipe: Semolina ‘Suji’ Halva with Apple, Pear and Star Anise Compote.

It's a bit like Cream of Wheat meets polenta, with the fragrance of cardamom. Really exceptional and a cinch to throw together. Will make again.

Lunch was leftover grilled tempeh with a raw kale salad of curly kale, carrot, red onion, bulgar wheat, lemon juice, red chilli, salt, pepper and flaked almonds. Cranberry chutney (Aunt Sue's recipe) on the side.

Dinner was more grilled tempeh with leftover sautéed veg from last night's omelet: fennel, leek, red pepper, sweet corn, broccoli. Plus some fresh basil and fennel seed, and a side of avocado. Pretty good for a picnic!