What Is TCM? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an alternative medical practice derived from China that dates back thousands and thousands of years. The practice is based on the idea to treat the individual as a whole, rather than simply pacifying singular symptoms. Through the five pillars of TCM: acupuncture, moxibustion, Chinese herbal medicine, Tui…
Category: Salad
Fig Jam Tartine with Butter Maple Walnuts and Feta
A tartine is like an open sandwich, but much fancier. It is claimed to be the ‘National Breakfast of France’ or ‘Sandwiches Dressed in Couture’ as mentioned by the New York Post Tartines are usually accompanied by spreads such as butter and an assortment of jams. There are options of smashed avocado, poached eggs and…
Berry Burrata Salad
This is the last salad of my summer salad series, and it is the easiest to make! Whenever you have unexpected guests coming over, or you want to whip up something impressive for dinner, this will be your go-to! Drizzle this with my balsamic vinaigrette or any of the other easy-to-make salad dressings I have…
Mango & Halloumi Salad
This salad takes 15-20 minutes and requires no dressing! It’s light and refreshing to take to work or to prepare at home for a light meal. The mango is all you need for the flavour, and it compliments the savoury balsamic seasoned halloumi so well.
Sourdough Bruschetta with Avocado Hummus
This is a summer platter that is perfect for brunch or a light sharing meal with the family. It takes less than 30 minutes to make!
5 Must-Try Salad Dressings
Alongside my Summer Salad Series, I thought it would be great to give you all a few recipes for some yummy dressings! I created these flavourful dressings to use whenever you change your salad ingredients around or just want to have a different flavour added to the same ingredients in your salad. Honey Mustard Dressing…
Summer Salad: White Sesame Edamame with Crumbled Tofu
My summer salad series will feature several of my favourite refreshing and light salads, mostly with complimentary flavours from different cuisines. The Salad Dressing I’ve used this dressing from Kayanoya, a Japan-based seasoning company that brings the most authentic Japanese flavourings to your table. This company has a 120 year history with making traditional soy…
Lemon Sesame Summer Salad
This salad is light enough for the heat, and heavy enough to keep you full till dinner! Don’t forget to tag me or send me your recreations if you make this. I would love to share! Serves 2 | 15 minutes | Ingredients: 1 cup boiled fusilli pasta (the coloured ones) 1/2 fresh lemon 1/3…
Japanese Seaweed Salad
As a vegetarian, seaweed is a great source of vitamins and minerals! Wakame seaweed has 7x more calcium than milk, and a serving of kelp has about 30% of your iron RDA! Make your own Japanese style seaweed salad at home and see below for the dressing recipe: Serves 2 | 15 minutes Ingredients: 2…
Spaghetti Spheres
There have been so many times where my spaghetti sauce was not enough for the spaghetti I boiled! What I have now started making with the leftover spaghetti is Spaghetti Spheres!! Add a bit of boiled broccoli and it becomes a great snack or starter! Don’t forget to tag me or send me your recreations…