Elderflower Cordial

Elderflower Cordial

  ELDERFLOWER CORDIAL makes about 2 litres 25 large elderflower heads finely grated zest of 3 unwaxed lemons and 1 orange, plus their juice 900g golden sugar 1 tbsp citric acid (optional) When picking the elderflowers, only pick the flower heads that are just...
Pad Thai Noodle Bar at the Crown and Sceptre

Pad Thai Noodle Bar at the Crown and Sceptre

August Bank Holiday means that it’s time for a noodle bar! It’s been a while. Tunes provided by my talented husband DJ Jerksauceprojects. Pad Thai Noodle Bar 30th Aug 2020 1 pm to 7 pm or until we run out! 98 Horns Rd, Stroud GL5 1EG Please ring...
Pad Thai Noodle Bar at the Crown and Sceptre

Pad Thai Noodle Bar at the Crown and Sceptre

August Bank Holiday means that it’s time for a noodle bar! It’s been a while. Join us for a COVID friendly noodle bar to eat in or to takeaway. Tunes provided by my talented husband DJ Jerksauceprojects. Pad Thai Noodle Bar 31st Aug 2020 1pm to 3:30pm...
Meat Free Monday 24th August Nailsworth

Meat Free Monday 24th August Nailsworth

Times have changed and so have Meat Free Monday! We are now offering a Meat Free Monday collection from Natural Cookery School headquarters in Days Mill Nailsworth. If all goes well we will offer it every other week until things go back to normal. All government...
Meat Free Monday at the Crown and Sceptre

Meat Free Monday at the Crown and Sceptre

Times have changed and so have Meat Free Monday at Stroud favourite community pub! We are now offering a Meat Free Monday collection. Meals are available every Monday with collection alternating between Stroud and Nailsworth. Take care and thank you for your support....
Meat Free Monday 27th July Nailsworth

Meat Free Monday 27th July Nailsworth

Times have changed and so have Meat Free Monday! We are now offering a Meat Free Monday collection from Natural Cookery School headquarters in Days Mill Nailsworth. If all goes well we will offer it every other week until things go back to normal. All government...
Meat Free Monday at the Crown and Sceptre

Meat Free Monday at the Crown and Sceptre

Times have changed and so have Meat Free Monday at Stroud favourite community pub! We are now offering a Meat Free Monday collection. Meals are available every Monday with collection alternating between Stroud and Nailsworth. Take care and thank you for your support....
Meat Free Monday 4th May Nailsworth

Meat Free Monday 4th May Nailsworth

4th May 2020 PRE ORDER ONLY • COLLECTION ONLY • PURCHASE BELOW Times have changed and so have Meat Free Monday! We are now offering a Meat Free Monday collection from Natural Cookery School headquarters in Days Mill Nailsworth. If all goes well we will offer it every...
Meat Free Monday at the Crown and Sceptre

Meat Free Monday at the Crown and Sceptre

27th April 2020 PRE ORDER ONLY • COLLECTION ONLY • PURCHASE BELOW Times have changed and so have Meat Free Monday at Stroud favourite community pub! We are now offering a Meat Free Monday collection. If all goes well it will be a monthly gig until things go back to...
Cashew Soy Vegan Yoghurt

Cashew Soy Vegan Yoghurt

Here is my cashew soy vegan yoghurt recipe. I have been making this yoghurt for about a year now. After lots of trial and error playing around various types of homemade vegan yoghurt, this is by far my favourite. Not only is the texture perfect and flavour delicious,...
Water Kefir

Water Kefir

I love carbonated beverages, but these days prefer ones that are probiotic and low in sugar. Water kefir is the perfect solution. It’s great in the morning, quenching in the afternoon and satisfying in the evening. Water Kefir is a probiotic beverage made with water kefir grains or a powdered kefir starter culture.

Rosemary Focaccia

Rosemary Focaccia

I have taught this rosemary focaccia recipe to hundreds of people over the years and everyone loves it. It has volumes of flavour and a big open airy crumb. Yes, you have to think ahead and start it the night before. Yes, it is messy. Yes, it has to rise twice before...
Baker’s Bagels

Baker’s Bagels

Growing up in Northeast America, bagels were a common occurrence for meals, whether it be breakfast or lunch, maybe even dinner!

Bánh xèo

Bánh xèo

The first time I had these beauties was on a trip to a Vietnamese friend’s parent’s house while at university. Six starving students tumbled out of a car to greet a very happy mum that had made a massive spread of traditional Vietnamese food to welcome her daughter...
Raspberry ripple cheesecake

Raspberry ripple cheesecake

I love making this raspberry ripple cheesecake – it’s as beautiful to look at as it is to eat! It’s also completely dairy free, utilising the creaminess of cashews and coconut yoghurt, in place of the usual cream cheese filling. It’s a great recipe...
Meat Free Monday at the Crown and Sceptre, Stroud

Meat Free Monday at the Crown and Sceptre, Stroud

Persian Fusion We are still in the thick of winter and seasonal veg is limited, but good old root crops to the rescue! Join us for a Persian inspired seasonal feast! 24th February 2020 6pm to 8pm Main Root vegetable stew with dried limes served with jewelled rice,...
Lemon and cashew rice

Lemon and cashew rice

For a thali, rice that has a bit of fanciness added to it is always welcome, that’s how I tend to use this Lemon and cashew rice. Lemon, cashews and a few spices dress up ordinary rice to make this dish worthy of eating on its own. Use it as part of your Thali,...
Sweet potato and black bean tamales

Sweet potato and black bean tamales

Tamales are one of my all-time favourite foods. This recipe was a staple item on the summer menu of my restaurant in California. Soft spiced dough steamed to perfection in dried corn husks and filled with roasted jalapeños, sweet potato and black beans. What’s not to...
Meat Free Monday at the Crown and Sceptre, Stroud

Meat Free Monday at the Crown and Sceptre, Stroud

Taste of Thailand 27th January 2020 6pm to 8pm Main Massaman curry Thai – Indian fusion curry full of spice and local seasonal veg and peanuts, served with pineapple fried rice and som tum salad. £11.50 Pudding Kluay buat chee Warm bananas in fragrant coconut...
Sticky Pear Gingerbread Cake

Sticky Pear Gingerbread Cake

Gingerbread is one of my favourite flavours, dark molasses paired with warm spices. This cake adds poached pears to make it a real showstopper for Christmas or any other occasion. The recipe is easy to follow and absolutely delicious. If you can’t be bothered to...
Squash, Mushroom & Kale Wreath

Squash, Mushroom & Kale Wreath

Making a plant-based festive meal can be daunting, but with this Squash, Mushroom and Kale Wreath it’s simple! This recipe has been tried and tested at my A Very Vegan Christmas cookery class and has gone down a storm. SQUASH, MUSHROOM & KALE WREATH Serves...
Meat Free Monday at the Crown and Sceptre, Stroud

Meat Free Monday at the Crown and Sceptre, Stroud

23rd December 2019 6pm to 8pm Christmas Special 23rd December 2019 6pm to 8pm Main Parsnip, mushroom and hazelnut roast with mustard glazed Brussels sprouts, cumin kissed carrots, rosemary roast potatoes and onion gravy. £11.50 Pudding Sticky toffee pear pudding with...
Meat Free Monday at the Crown and Sceptre, Stroud

Meat Free Monday at the Crown and Sceptre, Stroud

25th November 2019 6pm to 8pm SOLD OUT American Thanksgiving 25th November 2019 6pm to 8pm Main Tofurky – tofu roast with sage and onion stuffing, mashed potatoes, carrots, peas, cranberry sauce and cashew miso gravy £11.50 Pudding Pumpkin pie with maple whip...
Meat Free Monday at The Royal Oak, Tetbury

Meat Free Monday at The Royal Oak, Tetbury

2nd Nov 6:00pm to 8:00pm SOLD OUT This event is now SOLD OUT! Christmas Cracker Main Whole roasted Celeriac with garlic and thyme crumb, rosemary and garlic roast potatoes, sesame Brussels sprouts, chestnut and sage stuffing, onion and red wine gravy Pudding...
Falafels

Falafels

There are so many falafel recipes out there it’s a bit overwhelming. I’ve tried many over the years only to be disappointed by the mushy texture. Most recipes call for tinned chickpeas but this recipe uses dried chickpeas that are soaked overnight in bicarbonate of...
Thai green curry with green jackfruit

Thai green curry with green jackfruit

Green jackfruit is a great vegetarian alternative in curry. It has a great texture and absorbs the full flavours in the sauce. It’s sold in Asian markets or online. Make sure that you are purchasing the young green jackfruit in brine, not ripe and yellow in syrup. Pan...
Coconut and orange blossom biscuits

Coconut and orange blossom biscuits

At 4pm the streets of Marrakech flood with women and their daughters selling treats, and these coconut and orange blossom biscuits were my favourite!

Mexican wedding cakes

Mexican wedding cakes

Mexican wedding cakes are actually biscuits and are an example of culinary influence from Spain. These little cookies are traditionally served at weddings.

Meat Free Monday at The Royal Oak, Tetbury

Meat Free Monday at The Royal Oak, Tetbury

4th November 6:00pm to 8:00pm Remember, remember the 4th of November… when we’ll be serving up some fiery flavours. The Royal Oak and Asparagasm present guest chef Erin Baker, founder of the Natural Cookery School, for a vegan and gluten free Meat Free...
Meat Free Monday at the Crown and Sceptre, Stroud

Meat Free Monday at the Crown and Sceptre, Stroud

28th October 2019 6pm to 8pm Mexican Fiesta 28th October 2019 6pm to 8pm Main Roasted local squash and portabella mushroom fajitas with pumpkin seed and tomatillo mole served with refried pinto beans, tomato and cumin rice, pink pickled onions, soft tacos. £11.50...
Tarka Dhal

Tarka Dhal

Tarka dhal has a base of lots of garlic, cumin seeds and amchoor powder. Amchoor powder is made from dried mangos and gives a gorgeous lemony taste to the dhal.

Meat Free Monday at The Royal Oak, Tetbury

Meat Free Monday at The Royal Oak, Tetbury

7th Oct 6:00pm to 8:00pm Celebrating the bounty of harvest our next Meat Free Monday will be farm-to-table ready for Monday 7 October. Our produce will be harvested from Duchy Home Farm in Tetbury – a beautiful organic farm cultivated by the hugely talented Fred...
Aubergine and Lentil Moussaka

Aubergine and Lentil Moussaka

Aubergine and lentil moussaka is a hearty Mediterranean dish. I made this dish for my wedding years ago, so is a special recipe. Vegan version included.

Roasted Tomato Salsa

Roasted Tomato Salsa

When tomatoes are out of season and you fancy salsa, try this one instead of fresh salsa. Roasting the tomatoes adds more flavour and a better texture.

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