Author: Hulya Erdal

If you live in the UK then you will be familiar with the ever changing weather conditions. The often unpredictable rain shower, the sudden rise in temperatures in the middle of February, and the never knowing when summer is actually going to arrive. In fact, the weather is such a huge part of British life that it often dominates many a conversation between friends and strangers. If there’s one commonality we can all share, it’s a discussion about the weather! And yet, when we hit April, and embrace those showers, we also grow optimistic that in another month or so…

Biber Dolması – Turkish Stuffed Peppers with Wholegrain Rice Cooking is the ultimate confidence test, right? When we follow a recipe and make a new dish, often it’s fuelled with fear and failure, even before we’ve bought the first ingredient! Often an analogy for life’s challenges – attempting new things, starting a new job, making new friends can feel daunting at first, mostly because we’re caught up on outcomes.  Cooking isn’t about perfection. As you fill each pepper by hand, allow yourself to slow down and let go of the need to get it “right.” Confidence is quietly built through…