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. March in the food growing calendar is an important month, It marks the end of winter and time to get busy sowing seeds for the up coming growing season. So, … Continue reading Eat Seasonally and Grow Your Own in March
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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 the kitchen engage in long term discovery and celebration of food in all its glory. Not only that, transferable skills are developed too. Skills such … Continue reading Couples Cooking Together?
COP26, Net Zero and Cooking Food
Over the last few weeks COP26 and Net Zero have been the buzz words. We’ve heard how our world needs rebalancing to protect the environment. At COP26, world leaders and interest groups debated challenging issues affecting our planet and in particular decarbonisation. In short, COP26 either had us in awe of this amazing world or … 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 clear on the type of class you want. There are many different choices and that can seem overwhelming. For example, think about whether you want a … 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 that at the height of lockdown, pasta was one of the most sought-after foods across UK? In the UK significantly, bread making and pasta making were very popular activities. … 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 most of the calories from a food plate come from the oil or fat used in cooking.In this blog, we will consider different types of … 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, similarities and distinctions. So we’ll try to clarify things here. Who attends cooking school? Essentially, attending a cooking school is ideal for people who want to … Continue reading What is a cooking school?
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 but knowing the vocabulary helps with the numerous nuances and supports your journey into the sourdough community. If you’re practicing the recipe you used in class, … Continue reading It’s Sourdough September!
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 might have at the moment is having too many courgettes and not knowing what to do with them! If you haven't got homegrown, look out … 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 eat well is a responsibility to be taken seriously. At Greenwich Pantry, we believe food is both fuel and medicine and we don’t take any … 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 activity we learn at different stages of life; differently. A young persons version of bolognese with pasta will be very different to an adult’s version. … Continue reading What do you learn in cooking classes?
How to eat Seasonally
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 the food we eat and particularly ingredients we choose daily, affects the environment and economy.. Eating seasonally is a great way to get the best … Continue reading How to eat Seasonally
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 garden in June and July and we can get stuck into growing our own. You can reap the rewards of all your hard work by … 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 choose daily, affects our overall eating habits. The calendar highlights ways to celebrate food month by month, joining food lovers across the country. In particular there … 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 ingredients : flour, yeast, salt and water. Read on, there’s one important tip you won’t want to miss! With flour yeast and water ready and … 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 cook with'. But April is, maybe surprisingly, in the middle of what’s called the Hungry Gap. But what does that mean? Although Spring has arrived … 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 the same time. The apron is made with 245gsm apron cloth. It is extremely durable at 65% polyester and 35% cotton. Width 71cmx91cm length.£13.50Click here … 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 should be free of bisphenol A and phthalates. Rice makes sure that all their melamine are free from these substances so you can enjoy this … 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 pal is made with wood and is a lovely soft pink colour. Height is 26cm and diameter is 5.5cm£20.00Click here to purchase. Browse other 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 dishes into perfumed plates of perfection. But knowing what compliments what can confuse even the most well-seasoned of chefs. Whether you have a few jars … 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 peak piquant perfection. But knowing what to choose from your spice rack can be daunting for even the most well-seasoned of chefs. Grab your pestle … 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 us better absorb essential nutrients and brings balance to our intestinal flora. Mortier Pilon’s fermentation recipes contains over 40 recipes for Kombucha, Sauerkraut, pickles and … Continue reading Home Fermentation by Mortier Pilon
Mortier Pilon Kombucha Brewing Kit with Jar (5L)
Mortier Pilon Kombucha Brewing Kit with Jar (5L). This is all you need to start your brewing process. As well as the 5L jar, you have the first ever fermentation crock designed for Kombucha brewing, The crock is made with glass, and cleans easily, you can check the progress of your brew and it comes … Continue reading Mortier Pilon Kombucha Brewing Kit with Jar (5L)
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 the garden. With sustainability and food safety of utmost priority, the materials tick all boxes and there's every reason to relax in your own home … Continue reading Melamine Thermo
Melamine Cake Stand
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Tonight’s recipe with artichoke.
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 We are so glad to announce that our book is now available. This collection has healthy eating at the heart of each recipe. This is our collection of great recipes to treasure and use over and over again. GET YOUR BOOK NOW! Please send us an email for any info on … Continue reading A Recipe Book by Greenwich Pantry
The Greenwich Pantry Podcast
-- 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 and recipes on the way
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 delicious and healthy food everyday. Being able to cook your favourite dishes from scratch can give you enormous satisfaction and means that you are in … 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 made worldwide.Here's mine, what's yours (write it in the comments below)? - Layered pancakes with clotted cream and berries on top - Superyummy! More info … 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. What can you do during the winter season in your … 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 "meshi" which in English mean 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 Menu? 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
Hi all! The Festive season is coming! Are you ready for the 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 > [email protected] 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
Gluten free DIY
There are many reasons why you might need to start avoiding gluten, but whatever the reason, you'll be glad to know that your life doesn't have to completely change. Nutritional issues can have a more serious impact than we think on our mindset and lifestyle. It's important to feel confident and have fun while cooking … Continue reading Gluten free DIY
A Garden on the balcony #3
Temperatures. Think about where in the world you are living. One of the best pieces of advice you can get is to eat a Mediterranean Diet as it is considered a healthier choice. The thing about growing what you need for the Mediterranean Diet is you need to really think about weather conditions. In the … Continue reading A Garden on the balcony #3
Kitchen utensils we love #2
Cooking is about passion, ingredients, proportions, recipes, and, of course, the right tools. Here are 4 tools to cut, slice, fine chop, and shape your food like a pro, saving loads of time too (That's why we love them, btw) Let's start with Scissors: Herb-Scissors with a multi-blades mechanism will save you time and result in perfect … Continue reading Kitchen utensils we love #2