Kanom mo keang (macrobiotic leaning) (ขนมหม้อแกงถั่ว แนวแมคโครไบโอติก)

The Balance of the Pause: Reimagining Thai Coconut Custard

In Thai cuisine, sweetness is rarely sweet alone. It meets the savory, the fragrant, and the salty to find its true depth. As I settle into the quiet of January, I’m returning to the flavors of my childhood with a 'healthified' take on Kanom mo keang. This coconut custard melts the richness of palm sugar into a yielding flan, topped with the unmistakable savory crunch of fried shallots. It is comfort, memory, and nourishment—reimagined for a slower, more intentional year.

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Carrot, Radish and Apple Relish

I’ve made my fair share of energy balls and raw desserts over the years, the kind born from an athlete’s sweet tooth and a devotion to “healthy indulgence.” So, truth be told, I’m rarely seduced by these treats anymore.

But every now and then, hunger strikes and choices are few. That’s how I found myself giving this one a chance, even though, honestly, chocolate and seaweed had long parted ways in my kitchen (or so I thought).

And my, did it humble me. Rich, velvety chocolate. Gentle sweetness. A prickle of sea salt. And the most delicate touch of umami, not fishy in the slightest (take note, spirulina and chlorella). Perfectly balanced. Unexpected. Deeply satisfying and quietly nourishing.

So here it is, a little copycat of the one that surprised me at Home Wellness in Primrose Hill, London, now ready for you to make and enjoy at home.

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Nori, Miso & Chocolate Raw Brownie (Home copycat)

I’ve made my fair share of energy balls and raw desserts over the years, the kind born from an athlete’s sweet tooth and a devotion to “healthy indulgence.” So, truth be told, I’m rarely seduced by these treats anymore.

But every now and then, hunger strikes and choices are few. That’s how I found myself giving this one a chance, even though, honestly, chocolate and seaweed had long parted ways in my kitchen (or so I thought).

And my, did it humble me. Rich, velvety chocolate. Gentle sweetness. A prickle of sea salt. And the most delicate touch of umami, not fishy in the slightest (take note, spirulina and chlorella). Perfectly balanced. Unexpected. Deeply satisfying and quietly nourishing.

So here it is, a little copycat of the one that surprised me at Home Wellness in Primrose Hill, London, now ready for you to make and enjoy at home.

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Golden Harmony Bowl (Pumpkin & Beans with Coconut Miso Cream)

This recipe began as a way to use up leftover pumpkin and beans... humble beginnings for something that turned out quietly magical. Inspired by the Thai dessert Bua Loy, where chewy tapioca pearls float in sweet coconut milk, this version lets pumpkin take centre stage in a dance of smooth, sweet, salty, and nourishing flavours. Gently warmed with coconut and honey, lifted with miso and sesame, it’s a bowl of nostalgic comfort that balances yin and yang: creamy and earthy, soothing and strengthening. Rich in complex carbs, plant protein, fibre, and minerals, it’s the kind of autumn dish that feeds both body and spirit, reminding us that simplicity, done well, can feel like home.

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Unlock the power of self-awareness, self-compassion, and a growth mindset to transform your health, reduce stress, boost creativity, productivity, and happiness

In a fast-paced world filled with challenges, obligations, and aspirations, many of us spend time chasing success, money, and status often to the detriment of our wellbeing and connection with ourselves, our loved ones, and our natural environment. As a result, we feel chronically stressed, never good enough, and frankly quite unhappy. This is a recipe for illness whether mental or physical. If taking time for self-care isn't prioritised and comes with a sense of guilt, how can we ever possibly find peace, ease, and look after our needs?

It is clear from this that having a mindset that supports self-care is foundational to achieving a balanced life. It starts with self-awareness, self-compassion, self-acceptance, in this order.

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Fay Israsena
Oven Baked Veggie Packets

These tasty little packets are an exciting way to get more veggies into you and an opportunity to use up leftover vegetables because, really, you could put just about anything inside the rice sheets. Here I have provided two vegan options for the filling. One is a raw filling that was inspired by David Frenkiel and Luise Vindahl’s “Little Green Kitchen” cookbook. The other is a detox friendly, cruciferous veg based, precooked filling. You could easily add chopped tofu, minced meat and bacon to add protein and sustenance.

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Gooey toro don

Tuna is a rare treat in my household as we normally avoid it for its potentially high mercury content, but we’ll indulge a couple of times a year and when we do, this is what we make using high quality fatty tuna. It’s not just the tuna that is gooey but the okra and natto too. It’s hearty, light and filling. Simply delicious.

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Airy fayre chocolate mousse

Chocolate lover, look here. I came up with this recipe to use up all the spare egg whites, but don’t be fooled to think that this is whatever leftover-based dish. It’s remakably light yet it has an intense chocolate flavour. Plus it has no added sugar., so it is a guilt-free treat. It’s so good that now I find myself looking for recipes using egg yolks instead!

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