Tags

Noodles are the fast food of Asia. They’re inexpensive, taste great and come in varieties too numerous to mention. In fact, the number of countries that have adopted them as an important, and in some cases defining, part of their national cuisine is astounding. And, unlike most Western fast food options - which tend to be overburdened with saturated fat, salt and sugar – noodles, when thoughtfully prepared, have the capacity to be used as the foundation for many nutritionally balanced meals. With a young family, that’s an important consideration for me. So, it’s with some considerable interest that I’ve noted the rise of some outstanding noodle options available for today’s organic consumer. Before going further, I have to confess...

I love organic mushrooms. They are so versatile yet, at least in my opinion, highly undervalued in most kitchens. If you’ve got family and friends who adhere to vegetarian principles, then mushrooms provide a great focal point for a number of brilliant mains. Unfortunately, I find that most recipes involving mushrooms are often so overdone that the delicate and subtle flavours embodied in the mushrooms tend to be overpowered by an annoying array of flavours. I keep telling people, if you start with fresh organic produce, there’s no need to distract people’s attention away from it. That’s what I like about this particular recipe. The flavours contained in this soup are sufficiently subtle that the wonderful aromas and textures of...