Leith Kitchen Diary

Leith Kitchen Diary Weekly diary focusing on eating in a more sustainable way ..images of what we and and others eat through the seasons.

Great veggie forward recipes that help general health. Reviews on new healthy cafes and restaurants in Edinburgh -especially in Leith !!

More Spring time, yeast free, gluten free bread option ..Ed the baker in the family has refined my previous recipe (and ...
22/03/2026

More Spring time, yeast free, gluten free bread option ..Ed the baker in the family has refined my previous recipe (and it looks so much better). Trying a new baking soda free option, similar to pumpernickel and so delicious..cool, slice, and store in the freezer😊🌼🍞Recipe in the comments below...PS the secret ingrediant is physillum husk powder (its magic)

Talking to a friend yesterday about people using monjaro and ozempic to lose weight...and the gaunt wasted look that can...
14/03/2026

Talking to a friend yesterday about people using monjaro and ozempic to lose weight...and the gaunt wasted look that can often be a result of losing weight too quickly.
I've upped my protein intake and reduced carbs after lunch. However fiber and colour are still central to our cooking. The most important meal is still breakfast...and I do four on rotate
Scrambled masala tofu, bircher muesli, boiled eggs on sourdough (once a week as I have an intolerance) and porridge yoghurt, chai seeds, flax seed powder and berries...Weekends maybe bubble and squeak with kimchi...Protein comes from tofu, eggs and sheep's yoghurt (the Mediterranean Supermarket at the bottom of Leith Walk its divine!!)

So not the most picture perfect loaf of bread, but its egg, dairy and yeast free which is a win in this house ...Its re...
12/03/2026

So not the most picture perfect loaf of bread, but its egg, dairy and yeast free which is a win in this house ...Its really good crisp crust and soft chewy centre (and makes great toast!) Recipe in the comments below as always ...

Great recipe for low fat high protein stuffed peppers, no eggs, no tomato sauce ..this is a mixture of low fat turkey m...
02/03/2026

Great recipe for low fat high protein stuffed peppers, no eggs, no tomato sauce ..this is a mixture of low fat turkey mince (not beef) and quinoa (the recipe says brown rice but this is healthier) I've also added half a sweated off red onion, and a handful of chopped wilted spinach, and vegan parmesan...Thats a few meals sorted will serve with steamed veggies and chimichurri sauce for some extra brightness or rocket salad...yum!🫑🫑🫑

Tried out this fabulous red pepper/walnut Syrian dip/sauce Muhamarra similar to Romesco sauce which uses almonds. I pai...
24/02/2026

Tried out this fabulous red pepper/walnut Syrian dip/sauce Muhamarra similar to Romesco sauce which uses almonds. I paired it with air fried salmon, cauliflower taboulleh and steamed broccoli. Delicious, a plate of singing loveliness. I think middle eastern food is probably my favourite...ooh or maybe Indian...or...recipe in the comments below..

Leith Walk never ceases to surprise us. Found ourselves in McNaughton’s antique bookshop. Tucked away in a basement opp...
22/02/2026

Leith Walk never ceases to surprise us. Found ourselves in McNaughton’s antique bookshop. Tucked away in a basement opposite Valvona’s. It’s like stepping back to a slower, richer time .. nothing like the smell of old books …wonderful ☺️

I wonder what people's favourite movies are around food. I have a top four Chef! (2014) about the wonders of Cuban stree...
11/02/2026

I wonder what people's favourite movies are around food. I have a top four Chef! (2014) about the wonders of Cuban street food, Babette's Feast (1987) how fabulous classic French cuisine becomes an act of love and surrender to the senses. Tampopo (1985) wonder ful Japanese film and finally The Cook, The Thief, his Wife and her Lover...again lavish decadence and the romance of the kitchen even a bit of canabalism thrown in for good measure!

As many of you know I am focussing on my health at the moment ..and am probably as light as I have been since travelling...
09/02/2026

As many of you know I am focussing on my health at the moment ..and am probably as light as I have been since travelling for 6 months in India ...(don't ask) Weight loss this week has been the most so far and has included these amazing sweet potato brownies courtesy of the Minimalist Baker..vegan but totally indulgent and delicious ...Very very easy to make and a better option than rushing to the supermarket and buying (and inhaling) a stash of chocolate, Bischoff cheese cake and Haribo....😂😂Recipe in the comments! BTW I had mine with oat cream!

08/02/2026

Last few days to vote online for your top Leith Chooses projects - by Tuesday 10th! See pink strip at the foot of the leaflet for the voting URL

Spent last week helping out a friend in the highlands...on the last day she opened her freezer, which was full of veniso...
11/09/2025

Spent last week helping out a friend in the highlands...on the last day she opened her freezer, which was full of venison including the liver ...not to everyones taste but you should give it a go.
We like most offal and love game so this was a real treat. The deer live a good life, and need to be culled as they damage the wider eco-systems, if there are too many.
This is served with creamy polenta, kale and a luscious red wine and onion sauce. Divine!
First step I soak the liver for 24 hours in milk to mellow out the gaminess., pat dry..then dust the liver in flour, paprika, salt and pepper. Fry in a hot pan, till still pink inside. In a separate pan sweat some red onions, add some flour, brandy and a beef (vegan) stock cube, then a good large galss of red wine. I added some pomegranate molasses, for some tart sweetness and a bit of sweetner (agave, fruit jelly will do) Follow the instructions for the instant polenta but add some parmigiano and a bit of butter for some extra indulgence! Ecco qua!

Too many ripe bananas so time for banana bread most will go in the freezer to avoid eating it all at one go! Recipe in t...
18/08/2025

Too many ripe bananas so time for banana bread most will go in the freezer to avoid eating it all at one go! Recipe in the comments below...I added a quarter cup of chopped walnuts! 🍌🍌🍌These are dairy free (used coconut oil) along with maple syrup/bit of honey for sweetener, and whole meal flour so healthy-ish 😇😇😇 Great way to clear out our store cupboard!!

Japanese/Scots theme last weekend so made chicken katsu curry for our guest from Tokyo, Sakika, and Oran who spent 18 m...
13/08/2025

Japanese/Scots theme last weekend so made chicken katsu curry for our guest from Tokyo, Sakika, and Oran who spent 18 months learning Japanese there...gifts exchanged, Harry Potter attractions visited..using up the delicious sauce I made a tofu katsu today yum.recipe in comments 😀🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

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