CALL ME ISHBEL – Page 4 – Plant-based cooking and travelling

7 April, 2020

Savoury Drop Biscuits

Drop biscuits may be unfamiliar to many Kiwis, they are similar in texture to traditional savoury scones but even easier to make. These Savoury..

19 March, 2020

Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

There always seems to be a glut of Zucchinis in the summer, luckily Stuffed Zucchini Flowers are a delicious Italian-style summer treat that uses more..

14 March, 2020

How to make aquafaba meringue

For egg-free meringue-based desserts, you need to know how to make aquafaba meringue. Impress friends and wow the family with a Baked Alaska, Oeufs à..

Locavore - The 100 mile diet

29 February, 2020

Locavore: The 100-Mile Diet

Locavore- lo· ca· vore | \ ˈlō-kə-ˌvȯr: a locavore is often described as a person who is committed to eating food grown or produced with..

15 February, 2020

Fermented Red Cabbage Curtido

This Fermented Red Cabbage Curtido is similar to sauerkraut, but with a chilli kick. A Central American version of sauerkraut, in El Salvador,s is it..

6 February, 2020

Creating a Horta Plot

I love it when you choose a familiar book from the shelf and stumble across an idea that previously you’d overlooked. I had read One..

30 January, 2020

How to make a Fermenter

Fermenting has become more popular and less mysterious over the last decade. While many cultures eat fermented foods as a part of their diets, we..

22 January, 2020

Lentil and Walnut Kofte

Lentil and Walnut Kofte are the perfect plant-based option for any BBQ this summer. This hearty and savoury mixture can be made ahead of..

19 January, 2020

Baja Fish(less) Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

If you haven’t tried banana blossom fish yet, you really should: my favourite way to enjoy banana blossom is crispy Baja Fish(less)Tacos with Pineapple..

8 January, 2020

Mock Whitebait Fritters

You might be thinking that Mock Whitebait Fritters are a modern adaptation of this Kiwi classic, but a version of this recipe has appeared..