Shona Vertue

I am obsessed with pizza, in fact I actually think I should have been born Italian, as I consider myself to be something of a connoisseur. By no means is this recipe supposed to be a substitute for the delicious doughy delights of real Italian pizza. However, the flavours are almost identical and I promise […]

Cardamom is part of the same family as ginger and can help to alleviate digestive problems like an upset stomach. Good quality yoghurts contain probiotics, which play a role in so many functions within the body. In fact, there are some strains of gut flora that play a part in effective brain function. Fermented foods […]

Watercress is one of my favourite ingredients because it’s tasty and high in vitamin C (which is required for collagen synthesis – keeping our skin, nails, hair and all connective tissue healthy). It’s also high in vitamin A, as well as minerals such as calcium and manganese. The red apple gives this salad some sweetness […]

I’m quite obsessed with coconut rice – having an islander mum will turn you into a coconut lover. While it does raise the fat content of this meal, I personally think the taste alone makes it worth it. If you need more convincing don’t forget that the fat in coconuts has been shown to lower […]