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Cardamom Pods

Cardamom Pods

An aromatic spice that really throws its weight around, cardamom is especially good in desserts and is a must in biryanis and chais, too. If I’m cooking just for myself I’ll bite into the pods to crush them before cooking; otherwise, shell them, remove the seeds and crush them in a pestle and mortar. Pre-ground isn’t as easy to find and it loses freshness quickly. The amount of seeds per pod does vary, so be prepared to adjust the amount used every time you cook with this spice. Cardamom is a healing digestive tonic, helping to reduce bloating, nausea and gas. Its cleansing qualities also help dissolve mucus and detox the lymphatic system.

FENUGREEK

FENUGREEK

 

While most bitter foods are cold in quality, fenugreek or methi is heating, so it is perfect for stoking the digestive fire. The seeds are often roasted to reduce bitterness and enhance flavour. Fenugreek combines well with fennel, cumin, coriander, turmeric and ginger. It is used in dosas to add viscosity and hold carbon dioxide as the batter ferments, to give you a lighter pancake.

 

Cumin Seeds

Cumin Seeds

This is the second most-used spice in the world. It adds a distinctive flavour to everything from curries to pickles. It’s an amazing  digestive aid, helping with gas, bloating, sluggish digestion and poor absorption of nutrients. It also has purifying properties, improves circulation and the metabolism. Its heating and drying qualities are ideal for spring, as it helps clear mucus. It’s also great for menstruating women (helping with cramps) and new mothers
(promoting the flow of breast milk). It’s always best to buy the whole seed and grind it fresh when you need to use it.
 

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It’s day 1 of @fash_rev week and for the next seven days, I’ve set myself the task of dressing in head-to-toe sustainable every day this week. Why? The fashion industry is said to be the second biggest polluter of our planet second only to oil, and we've become addicted to fast throw-away fashion. We want it at a cheap price and we want it day and night, late night shopping, online shopping, 7 days a week - we're no longer restricted to Saturday afternoons on the high street.  Shopping sustainably used to be ‘uncool’, it meant wearing hemp or beige or both! However, things are changing and now we have more amazing ethical brands then ever before and access to so many second-hand and vintage shops too. Hopefully the looks over the next 7 days will give you the inspiration to keep an eye out for eco-credentials the next time you add an item to your wardrobe. Maybe the pics simply inspire you to pull together something similar already existing in your own wardrobe. Together we can help to protect our planet while still having fun 🌍 Visit the link in my bio for full outfit details and to hear more about the brands I’m wearing 💙#fashionrevolutionweek #ethicalfashion #sustainablefashion
Happy birthday to 'Bobs' AKA @nickhopper_galacticman - We've had a higgeldy piggeldy weekend of Amsterdam strolling, house clearing, photo editing, health 'rewilding' (thanks @thenaturallifestylist), dog running, brownie baking, sunbathing (thanks @elcoolj80) and big dreaming, and forgot to get a snap. So here's us at the Baftas instead looking rather fab as oppose to true life which is sipping tea and trying to get off the living room floor where it's nice and cool and go to bed. Thanks for being you and for everything that you do. You're the best 😘😘😘
#EarthDay 🌍 is an opportunity for us to take a step back and ask ourselves what can we can do, as one person, to help our planet and protect Mother Nature. For too long, we’ve been taking advantage of our Earth’s resources and now (more than ever) it’s time to stop ✋🏼 So, one thing we can do right now to keep us connected to our planet and pay our respect is to, starting from today, say no to single-use plastic. Carry a @swellbottle with your water in and if you're travelling wth your morning coffee/matcha latte take a @keepcup. If you're doing a bit of a Sunday clean take note of what chemicals you're using in your home and when they run out upgrade to eco-friendly products which are now just as competitively priced at the supermarket. Check your makeup bag - what chemicals are you putting directly on your skin everyday?  Take 10 mins to think about swaps you can make to take positive action both for yourself, your family and of course our bigger family - Mother Earth. If we each adopt just one action today (and everyday) and make it a 'thing' we can help influence a change and truly make a difference. What are your Earth Day resolutions?
And here she is, the Dutch cover of #EastbyWest! 🌟 Dutch friends - visit the link in my bio to purchase your copy now. UK friends - I know lots of you are heading to Amsterdam over the next few weeks and I'd highly recommend you swing by @laviniagoodfood if you can. We had a pre-event lunch there and it was everything I fancied on a hot day fresh, light and really tasty. The soups were also gorgeous and they had a great selection of cakes too 😋
24 hours in Amsterdam here we come ✈️ Heading to the ‘Venice of the North’ for the Dutch launch of #eastbywest, and looking forward to finally meeting my publishers there @kosmosuitgevers. We might only be there for a short time but there’s always time to grab food (it’s also @nickhopper_galacticman‘s birthday weekend too 🎂) - any recommendations for where we should go for dinner tonight and breakfast in the morning? I’ve heard amazing things about @instock_nl who use surplus food to make delicious & creative meals to help combat food waste ♻️ and also @bakrestaurant for something more fancy/good for birthday celebrations 🎉
Hello summer! ☀️ It feels like we’ve gone straight into summer and skipped spring all together but I’m not complaining. Is there anywhere better than London when it’s sunny?! Plus it’s the perfect excuse to dress in as many primary colours as I can 💛🧡💙
Back in the UK and wanted to share that I’ve #AdEnough, stop bombarding our children with junk food ads! I was just talking the other day about how much of what you see and hear as a child goes in and this couldn’t be more true when it comes to the child-friendly ads which go out - the only ad-blocker they have is covering their eyes 👀 Share your selfie, covering your eyes to show your support of @jamieoliver’s important #AdEnough campaign and hopefully together we can force the government to stop with the ads ✋🏼
My favourite spot to catch up on emails in New York because it means I’m staying with my friends Chrissie and James and their dogs Mr Pickles and Marcel, and the latest addition to the family 1 year old Marlowe James. Sad to say goodbye to this amazing city and one of my favourite neighbourhoods to eat in, Clinton Hill. Goodbye New York - until next time 💙 #spotpickles
Feeling so New York, standing on my 'bed' in West Village wearing my $40 vintage purchase from @beaconscloset (and my Shoreditch inspired leggings 🤣 @laurienoushka) visiting my friends Mel and Ben - (@melanieliburd @mrbennytaylor) and off to do a Hip Hop Vinyasa yoga to Kanye @y7studio. First though, I’m going to smudge my coat of any residual negative energy from the past owner using white sage. I love shopping secondhand and this is an important step! If you want to find out more I'll be posting about it this week as well as about more of my favourite sustainable brands ahead of #fashionrevolutionweek. Meanwhile I'm feeling more than a bit proud of my friend Mel who has landed the roll of 'Zoe' in #Thisisus !!! I haven't seen the show but I'm told it's 👍👏👏👏👏 #30wears #vintage #NYC
Happy Sunday!☀️ Something different for brunch; I had this ricotta hotcake with fresh blackberries, cashew ricotta and pecans, drizzled in maple syrup and washed down with lemongrass tea @twohandsnyc. I'm definitely going to try and recreate this one so watch this space! #brunch #tribeca #nyc
I might be miles away from home however, there’s nothing like having a family favourite wherever you are in the world 🥣 A bowl of bone broth (yes I’m holding it strangely - hot bowl!) @wythehotel yesterday was the best way to kick off the weekend. Wishing you all a great one! Thank you for the snap @savschristina 📷

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