-- Listen now to our new podcast Life is for cooking -- Taking you through recipes, cooking tips and much more with dedicated experts! LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Kitchen hacks … Continue reading The Greenwich Pantry Podcast
Why looking after your gut is important for your mental health
How much do you think about your gut? It is something that you are aware of or just know it to be something that digests food? The gut a fascinating … Continue reading Why looking after your gut is important for your mental health
How to cook a Greek Salad
Greek Salad is a popular dish in Greek cuisine, packed to the brim with healthy ingredients. Today, we are going cover how to prepare it roasted. As many people know … Continue reading How to cook a Greek Salad
It’s Sourdough September!
Refresh your Sourdough bread lingo this September. Whether you are a professional or wannabe beginner, you know that making sourdough is both art and science. Methodologies abound to achieve success … Continue reading It’s Sourdough September!
Why Gen Z loves pastries (and you will too!)
Do you remember the last time you had a delicious pie or cookie? If you're like most people, your answer is probably "yes." Pastries are one of the most popular … Continue reading Why Gen Z loves pastries (and you will too!)
Food Facts That Will blow your mind
Food facts are a great way to discover which foods are not only good for you nutritionally but also which ones can give your mood a boost. Did you know … Continue reading Food Facts That Will blow your mind
Eat Seasonally and Grow Your Own in March
It feels like spring might be just around the corner, with nature waking up and new shoots and buds popping up all over the place, it's just the right time … Continue reading Eat Seasonally and Grow Your Own in March
Couples Cooking Together?
If you think couples should cook together, then you can forget the Bahamas! In fact, couples in search of sustainable intimacy can find it in the kitchen. Relationships nurtured in … Continue reading Couples Cooking Together?
COP26, Net Zero and Cooking Food
Over the last few weeks, COP26 and Net Zero have been the buzzwords. We’ve heard how our world needs rebalancing to protect the environment. At COP26, world leaders and interest … Continue reading COP26, Net Zero and Cooking Food
How should you prepare yourself for a cooking class?
When coming along to a cooking school, there are a number of things you can do to prepare yourself for the class. Here, we’ll highlight 5 main things. Firstly, Be … Continue reading How should you prepare yourself for a cooking class?
The Joy of Homemade Pasta
Making pasta is so therapeutic Making homemade pasta is soo therapeutic, isn’t it? The idea of creating something like pasta from scratch is very exciting. In fact, did you know … Continue reading The Joy of Homemade Pasta
Do you know your oils?
Oil is an important Pantry item but do you know the best oil for cooking? This is a an important question to consider when cooking.Admittedly the question is unsurprising since … Continue reading Do you know your oils?
What is a cooking school?
A cooking school is a place to learn cooking prep and cooking skills under expert guidance. It is somewhat different from a culinary school although many people get confused about the differences, … Continue reading What is a cooking school?
Eating Seasonally: A Glut of Courgettes?
Although it might seem like this summer's weather is particularly bad, it's actually been pretty good for the garden; lots of rain and warmth. One of the biggest problems you … Continue reading Eating Seasonally: A Glut of Courgettes?
How to make Cooking a fabulous activity.
Cooking is a fabulous activity rivalled only by eating - everyone is busy doing one of them on any given day. Helping people from all backgrounds learn to cook and … Continue reading How to make Cooking a fabulous activity.
What do you learn in cooking classes?
What do you learn in cooking classes? Are cooking lessons important? To answer the question are cooking lessons important, we have to consider a number of things. Cooking is an … Continue reading What do you learn in cooking classes?
How to eat Seasonally with
The Greenwich Pantry Seasonal Calendar is a self help guide for everyone who wants to start following the natural rhythm, when choosing food and cooking at home. Our approach to … Continue reading How to eat Seasonally with
Eating Seasonally: The Hungry Gap is officially over!
The sun is finally shining, the hungry gap is over, it's time to start enjoying all that beautiful summer veg and start eating seasonally. There’s lots going on in the … Continue reading Eating Seasonally: The Hungry Gap is officially over!
Food Awareness
The Greenwich Pantry Food awareness Calendar is a self help guide for everyone who wants to celebrate food conscientiously. Our approach to the food we eat and particularly ingredients we … Continue reading Food Awareness
What is Real Bread?
More and more people are asking the crucial question: what is real bread? real bread is simply bread without nasties. At its basic level real bread is made with four … Continue reading What is Real Bread?
Eating Seasonally and Growing Your Own
At Greenwich Pantry we love to cook with seasonal, local produce whenever possible. And you might think, 'Great! Spring is here so lots of lovely fresh produce to pick and … Continue reading Eating Seasonally and Growing Your Own
Greenwich Pantry Cooking School Apron
Cooking Apron extremely durableStay pretty in pink with this orchid narrow bib apron. This unisex apron is a lovely gift for anyone who loves to cook and look cool at … Continue reading Greenwich Pantry Cooking School Apron
Melamine Cake Server
Melamine Cake Server with 3 Asst. 'Believe in Red Lipstick' PrintsThis melamine cake server is a trusted kitchen pal and much loved by baking enthusiasts and cake lovers. Safe melamine … Continue reading Melamine Cake Server
Wooden pepper and salt grinder
Wooden pepper and salt grinder in pink with ‘hot lips’ wording by RiceBeautiful salt and pepper grinder that will look stunning anywhere in the kitchen or the terrace. This kitchen … Continue reading Wooden pepper and salt grinder
Tea Towel Guide to Pairing Herbs with Food
30 Herbs matched to 62 food entries on an easy to follow guide.From classic pairings like basil & tomato to the more exotic marigold & avocado, herbs can elevate simple … Continue reading Tea Towel Guide to Pairing Herbs with Food
Tea Towel Guide to Pairing Spices with Food
30 Spices matched to 62 food entries on an easy-to-follow guide.Spices are essential to any kitchen - the aromatic roots and seeds of the tropics can transform ordinary food into … Continue reading Tea Towel Guide to Pairing Spices with Food
Home Fermentation by Mortier Pilon
Home Fermentation by Mortier Pilon. If you’re looking into fermentation and want recipes that are cost effective and delicious, this book is a perfect way to start. Fermented foods helps … Continue reading Home Fermentation by Mortier Pilon
Melamine Thermo
Rice Bubblegum Pink Melamine Thermo with Gold BirdEnjoy everyday bliss with this amazing melamine thermos whether you are glamming up a dull kitchen table or having a fun time in … Continue reading Melamine Thermo
Melamine Cake Stand
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Melamine Food Boxes
Melamine Food BoxesThis pack of 4 food boxes are a true kitchen companion. You'll find yourself using them over and over again. For those who want to reduce food waste, … Continue reading Melamine Food Boxes
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Tonight’s dinner with artichokes.
A good vegetarian recipe, potato and spinach roll. Cook easy and cook healthy. Less ingredients, more taste, for a homemade vegetarian main course.
Cook Salmon Wellington in the oven.
A good vegetarian recipe, potato and spinach roll. Cook easy and cook healthy. Less ingredients, more taste, for a homemade vegetarian main course.
Vegetarian Recipe of the month.
A good vegetarian recipe, potato and spinach roll. Cook easy and cook healthy. Less ingredients, more taste, for a homemade vegetarian main course.
A Recipe Book by Greenwich Pantry
30 Days Healthy Eating With a Recipe Book We are so glad to announce that our recipe book is now available. This collection has healthy eating at the heart of … Continue reading A Recipe Book by Greenwich Pantry
Are you ready to cook?
Cooking is something that we can all do and enjoy although it might not always seem like that! Here at Greenwich Pantry, we believe that everyone can learn to make … Continue reading Are you ready to cook?
Recipes from the GP Kitchen
A pancake story 25th February is Pancake Day! The word "pancake" first appeared in English in the XV Century. --- Cultural Food --- The pancake in all its forms is … Continue reading Recipes from the GP Kitchen
Gardening on the balcony
If you think winter is the season when there's nothing to do in the garden, then think again! Whether you have a garden or just pots on a balcony, there are still a number of things that can be done at this time of year and gardening happens to be one of them, so prepare … Continue reading Gardening on the balcony
Leave your tips
Hi All! We all know that cooking is often about being precise, especially for measuring out ingredients, cooking times and temperatures. Cooking works out best when we pay attention to the ingredients used and take care to follow the steps in the recipe and make sure food is cooked to perfection. Overcooking or forgetting about … Continue reading Leave your tips
Protein Rich Vegetarian meals
Have you said stop to animal proteins? That's fair enough but don't forget that it's important to balance your diet with some plant based alternatives to make sure you are still getting enough protein. What proteins to eat if you are vegetarian. Cheese, eggs, beans, chickpeas, mushrooms, tofu and seitan are some of the alternatives … Continue reading Protein Rich Vegetarian meals
Food Facts
Sushi The Japanese perfection. A fine balance that says a lot about Japanese culture. The word sushi comes from two words "su" and "mesh" which in English means vinegar and rice and so refers to the slightly sweet, vinegary rice served with seafood, egg or vegetables either raw or cooked. So sushi doesn't mean raw … Continue reading Food Facts
Greek yoghurt kick-starts your day
There are many reasons why greek yoghurt is a good idea for breakfast and not least because of its delicious taste! Greek yoghurt has been made for centuries in Greece following a slightly different recipe to normal yoghurt. It's still made using cow's milk but it involves straining to remove the whey and the process … Continue reading Greek yoghurt kick-starts your day
Why not make cooking your thing?
Meet a real chef and a nutritionist, get to know tips about cooking, practice in a real home economics setting and, more importantly, enjoy a full session of hands on cooking! Cooking is a gift This time of the year is all about "What gift should I get?" A voucher for a cooking experience is a thoughtful and … Continue reading Why not make cooking your thing?
Christmas recipes
Any ideas for the Christmas recipe? Here are 70 unusual ones we found, add yours in the comments below or on our Facebook Page Recipe of the Month. Reblogging - Good Recipes, here
3 Christmas Recipes
The Festive season is coming! Are you ready for the Christmas cooking? Yesterday we've sent our first recipe to our newsletter subscribers, The Puff Pastry Christmas Tree You can find it down here if you missed it! First Free Festive Recipe >> Do you want to join our newsletter? We've got you covered until , … Continue reading 3 Christmas Recipes
Seasonal fruits and vegetables in December
Winter time is always considered festive time, so usually no one bothers about trying to eat healthily at this time of the year. If anyone does, though, here is a list of fruits and vegetables available in December and some tasty recipe ideas. Fruits: Pineapple, Oranges, Avocados, Bananas, Clementines, Persimonns, Kiwi fruits, Mangos, Apples, Pears, … Continue reading Seasonal fruits and vegetables in December
Recharging by cooking
A 2015 study found that washing up the dishes was the perfect time to practice mindfulness. Some people find cooking to be the ultimate unwinding activity and, in a certain way, it really is. Cooking asks your mind to really focus on something else, something non work-related. You can create something at your own pace … Continue reading Recharging by cooking
Recipes from GP
Italian Sicilian Caponata Recipe Traditional dishes | Vegan Food | The veggies you won't stop eating *mouth watering alert* THE RECIPE: Sauté 1 finely sliced onion and 2 finely chopped celery sticks in a pan with a bit of oil. Add chopped tomato sauce, 1 cubed aubergine, 2 tablespoons of capers, 1 table spoon of … Continue reading Recipes from GP
Adding seasoning to enhance your dish.
Simply like this, the simpler the better. What is your best friend ingredient in the kitchen? There is one ingredient which is really precious to the Italian culture, so important to actually be in a saying too. This ingredient is fresh parsley, which is believed to be one of the best ingredients in the whole … Continue reading Adding seasoning to enhance your dish.
Strudel Recipe
The history of strudel dates back hundreds of years, it originated as an easy yet satisfying meal by the poor. Strudel is most often associated with Austrian cuisine, but it is also a traditional pastry in the area formerly belonging to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Viennese are the ones who made this dish famous with … Continue reading Strudel Recipe
What can I grow in my garden in September?
Summertime has gone and with it, all those delicious summer vegetables. Hopefully, you were able to pick enough during the summer to preserve in some way, giving you a taste of summer, even in the depths of winter. With that in mind, you may want to start thinking about what what you can grow in … Continue reading What can I grow in my garden in September?
Spicy poem.
What's your favorite spices poem? What are the spices you need for your favourite dishes? I cannot cook without oregano, pepper, chilli, rosemary and parsley. In addition to that, one of my favourite spices at the moment is curry. Of course, picking them fresh from a plant is the best way! Spices are a colourful joy … Continue reading Spicy poem.
Classes Available
Cooking. A meeting of flavours, ingredients and tastesbetter with the right timing, in the right place👨🍳👩🍳 Don't forget October is pasta making month with Greenwich Pantry Book your class here
Details and food decorating
Decorating your food makes it more aesthetically pleasing. If you are interested in decorating, check out our cupcake decorating classes. The next ones? Check the list of Greenwich Pantry upcoming classes! or book yours by writing to > info@greenwichpantry.com Food decoration is 30% of the perception we have that food itself is going to taste … Continue reading Details and food decorating
Summer Recipe with vegetables.
Cooking is about balancing colours and tastes for someone to eat with ❤️ Quickly chop some vegetables (tomatoes and garlic) blend them and season with: creme fresh, basil leaves, salt, oil and capers. For this recipe I used tomatoes and garlic. Cold soup is great for the hottest days or for days when you're desperately … Continue reading Summer Recipe with vegetables.
Food poetry, what is it all about?
There are many different ways to approach cooking, one of these is to approach it as you would poetry. Basically, that means giving importance to the way the food is put on the plate and composed, "for show". I was once told "If you find the right balance between the colours, as you do when … Continue reading Food poetry, what is it all about?
Acai Bowls, the world’s healthiest breakfast
Directly from Brazil, it refers to anything fruity put into a bowl and served with cereals or whatever your taste buds may suggests. The word Acai is actually related to a specific frui. The fruit of the Açaí palm is rich in anthocyanins (which give the fruit its reddish colour), protein, essential fats, fibre, vitamins … Continue reading Acai Bowls, the world’s healthiest breakfast
How to Get yourself a Healthy Pantry for a healthy lifestyle.
We’ll kick off with an initial consultation where your current diet and lifestyle is reviewed. This customised service and review will help you achieve your nutrition goals but it is not a medical consultation and completely optional. The outcome of the consultation will be a menu plan to suit your lifestyle and dietary needs. Can’t … Continue reading How to Get yourself a Healthy Pantry for a healthy lifestyle.
Calling all bakers.
Calling all bakers out there interested in entering "the Great British bake off: An Extra Slice". Even if you are not interested in entering, spread the word and see if any of your talented friends could be interested in going to the show? More details below: Hope you'll have fun!
How to freeze food
Freezing food is a great way to avoid wastage. It's important to freeze food properly, to keep it fresh and high quality for when you come to use it. Here are some tips: Put on a label reminding you when you froze that foodUse sealed packaging to properly close up the foodWait until the food … Continue reading How to freeze food
Greenwich Pantry at RARE Farmer’s Market
Come and enjoy a chilled out day with Greenwich Pantry at RARE Farmer’s Market. Bring family and friends to visit our stall at RARE Farmers Market where you’ll find lots of food gems and healthy store cupboard essentials.We’ll be on hand to answer your nutrition questions and give more information on joining our cookery classes. When: … Continue reading Greenwich Pantry at RARE Farmer’s Market
Yoga of Cooking
"I found that when I step into the kitchen and cream some butter and sugar, my thoughts slow down and creativity flows. Here, I invent many of my favorite recipes and I spend some time with my friends and family". This philosophy behind cooking as a relaxing method, is a true lifestyle. Everyone needs to … Continue reading Yoga of Cooking
COOKING AND EATING HEALTHY FOOD
Learning to cook and eat healthy food couldn’t be easier with Greenwich Pantry. To learn how to make healthy nourishing food, book a Cook Eat Healthy session with GP today. Consultations can be carried out online via Skype at a mutually convenient time over the phone. We will show you how to incorporate wholesome ingredients into your … Continue reading COOKING AND EATING HEALTHY FOOD
Eating green beans, having proteins means.
For heading "how to eat veggies and be happy with them" today I want to tell you the old story of the red sauce. If you are aiming for a not-so-boring-veg-meal let me give you a piece of advice that will surely help. Slow cook green beans soaked in a sauce made with fresh tomatoes … Continue reading Eating green beans, having proteins means.
A garden on the balcony #4
Growing your own vegetables helps you to eat seasonal fresh vegetables and really appreciate which season vegetables taste best in. How's that for natural? First of all we need to understand when the vegetables are ready to harvest. May is the month in which we finally get more from the garden than just the few … Continue reading A garden on the balcony #4