INGREDIENTS: 2 cups spelt 4 cups water (or substitute mushroom or vegetable stock) 1 bay leaf 2 sprigs of thyme METHOD: Put the water into a medium saucepan with tight fitting lid and add the herbs. Bring to a boil over high heat. Heat a medium sauté pan of medium-high heat. When warm add the...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch green garlic 1 medium brown onion 2 sprigs thyme leaves, leaves removed1 tablespoon olive oil or olive oil/ butter combinedSalt and pepper1/2 cup water, white wine, white vermouth, or a combination1 teaspoon sugar1 tablespoon white wine vinegar (you may or may not need this) METHOD: Remove most of the greens from the...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 7 cups water3 x 6 inch piece of konbu (kelp), wiped with a damp cloth and scored with a sharp knifeSmall handful (1/2 to 3/4 cup) hana katsuo (dried bonito flakes)Ball of Miso the size of a tennis ball (white miso in warmer weather, 2:1 or 3:1 red miso to white miso in cold...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and de-germed1/2 cup cilantro small, tender sprigs1/2 cup flat leaf parsley leaves (some end stems are okay) 2 teaspoons cumin, freshly ground1-2 teaspoons paprikaZest of 1 lemon, finely mincedJuice of 1 lemon½- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (how hot do you like it?)1 cup olive oil METHOD: Put everything in...Read More