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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
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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 remember to send us your email to receive … 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 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
A garden on the balcony #5
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. It might not be courgette and tomato season any longer but there are still plenty of tasty … Continue reading A garden on the balcony #5
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
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
A garden on the balcony #2
When is the best time to sow? A useful tool is the sowing calculator, or creating a calendar to keep for your records. The sowing calculator doesn't require any specific knowledge and is the perfect way to kick start your growing! After a while, you might want to have more information and then you'll need a table, something more specific, like this: … Continue reading A garden on the balcony #2
Gnocchi, special pasta that strengthens the family bond
Preparing gnocchi is fun, everyone in the family can get involved and it's relaxing too. Just put on some music and follow this recipe: My recipe without eggs.Potatoes 1kg Flour 400gsalt Watch the video to know see how to cut gnocchi Season with melted butter and sage, or a tomato sauce. Tips: cook them in boiling … Continue reading Gnocchi, special pasta that strengthens the family bond
Kitchen utensils we love #1
Cooking is about passion, ingredients, proportions, recipes, and, of course, the right tools. Here are the fantastic 5 we really love, useful for preparing a healthy breakfast whilst having fun at the same time. They are: Molds for poached eggs (useful to pull the plug on boring shapes - kid- friendly), Ezcracker (to avoid eggs … Continue reading Kitchen utensils we love #1
A garden on the balcony. #1
You have been told more than once that eating fresh can help to gain better nutrients from the food you eat. It is so true that everyone should have some land or a little space to dedicate to gardening. With some tips, anyone could learn and start a proper garden anywhere, even on a balcony. … Continue reading A garden on the balcony. #1
Fish recipes
Fish is a good source of protein and contains many vitamins and minerals. For a balanced diet, it's a good idea to eat two portions of fish a week, including at least one portion of oily fish. What is oily fish? Oily fish include: trout, sardines, salmon, herring and mackerel. They are all rich in … Continue reading Fish recipes
What is it like to participate in a cooking class?
Some people says that participating in a class is fun, others think of it as a way to learn. We make it both! Sometimes it is certainly a way to strenghten bonds between whoever you are attending the class with or even a way to have your personal moment, during a very full week when … Continue reading What is it like to participate in a cooking class?
Who said be on the ball foodie?
Hi all, Today I was just thinking about how many people are writing and posting about food nowadays. We are too! For this reason, I want to jot down a list of the instagrammers, bloggers and book authors who are definitely the ones that need to be in your follow/read list. If you have any … Continue reading Who said be on the ball foodie?
A gift for foodies
I know, everyone is thinking about the perfect gift at this time of the year. When you're thinking about people that love cooking the first thing you think of as a gift is probably some new equipment to use in the kitchen, going from simple utensils to more complex tools. Those things are all great … Continue reading A gift for foodies
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
The more you get into the habit of having fruit everyday, the healthier your diet will be. It is not just as simple as eating it though. We're increasingly aware of how to improve our lifestyle, including simple advise on nutrition, things like knowing the best time to have fruit is in the morning or … Continue reading An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
In the kitchen it is always the season for seasoning.
Once you know how to mix and match the right amount of spices in your dishes, your cooking will be even more of a success. I love to mix... Garlic and Chilli, especially in Pasta Sauce Curry and Coconut flakes, for chicken seasoning Lemon and Soy Sauce, for Salad Dressing Garlic and Oregano or Basil … Continue reading In the kitchen it is always the season for seasoning.
Cooking with fruits
Mixing and matching different fruit on your recipes can give you some unexpectedly delicious flavours and combinations. Whether it's dried or fresh fruit, there are so many possibilities, just let your creativity run wild and enjoy the results! It's as simple as that. Try these combinations, you won't be less than amazed! Watermelon + peppers … Continue reading Cooking with fruits
Something called Quinoa
Good Morning! Today I would like to share a easy recipe that's really healthy and super yummy! We often hear about healthy recipes these days, but what we're not hearing so often is that a good recipe is not just a method, it is rather a process where step by step the result is reached. … Continue reading Something called Quinoa
Cooking, what does it mean?
For everyone that thinks: "Cooking is a meeting". We strongly agree. Cooking is a proper meeting; between flavours, ingredients and tastes. It can go right, it can go wrong. Of course, if it starts in the right place and with the right timing, there is more chance that it will be a great success! How … Continue reading Cooking, what does it mean?
How to cook with flowers.
Get to know edible flowers. Why not grow some flowers in your garden or on your balcony? They could be a yummy addition to new recipes. I found this article listing some flowers and properties. Some of the best are listed below: Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Although basil is usually grown for its leaves, its white, pale … Continue reading How to cook with flowers.
Ingredients make all the difference.
The better the ingredients you get, the better your dishes will be. Having your own garden or knowing a trusted market is a step forward to cooking healthier and tastier meals. If you’re thinking of using your spare summertime to start gardening on the rooftop or on your balcony, here's what you can get (watch … Continue reading Ingredients make all the difference.
Cooking is art
Once art was commonly fruit and vegetable still- lifes. Today it is knowing how to make delicious, healthy and wonderful dishes. Cooking Classes are opening again in September, book your place
