Issy Croker

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Priest performing in Varanasi's nightly Worship to Fire, 'Agni Pooja'

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One man and his chai, Jaipur

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Variations in White

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Camel Drivers, Jaisalmer

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Buffaloes being bathed in the Ganges

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The Men of Varanasi, India

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Incredible India: Portraits

For the last two months I have had the absolute pleasure of travelling around the most amazing country in the world, India. It was an indescribable experience, and one that I simply do not have the eloquence for, so I hope that these photos speak volumes in their depiction of a country that I fell head over heels for.

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No bake healthy granola bars

No bake healthy granola bars

Adapted from The Minimalist Kitchen, these no bake granola bars are so easy to make that it actually makes them dangerous. Sure, one may be healthy when you consider that it doesn’t have any of the white sugar or butter that usually lurks in ‘healthy’ breakfast bars, but when you make your way through half of the batch in less than three hours I’m not sure that it really remains the case. Which…

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Dishoom, London

Words: Meg Abbott (http://www.theappetiteatlas.com/)

Photographs: Issy Croker

We’re off to India in a few weeks, and nothing could have whet our palate for what is sure to be a voyage of endless feasting more than a visit to Dishoom in Covent Garden. One of two ‘Bombay Café’s (the other is located in Shoreditch), Dishoom is both an extension one of London’s busiest areas, and an escape from it.…

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Manuka Kitchen, Fulham

Words: Meg Abbott

Photos: Issy Croker

Ordinarily, Fulham isn’t the first place to crop up when talk turns to eating out. For a long time, it has possessed a reputation of slightly tired bars, overpriced cafes and soulless coffee shops. But all that may be about to be change at the hands of Manuka Kitchen, the delectable fine food restaurant which has recently sent Fulham soaring in my…

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Spring Risotto with Leeks, Peas & Mint

Spring Risotto with Leeks, Peas & Mint

In Season: Leeks September-March There is a common misconception that to make a delicious risotto you have to be very experienced in the kitchen! The truth is that it can actually be very easy as long as you are willing to pay it a little bit of attention… And whilst the list of ingredients may look quite long they are all wonderfully cheap which makes it the perfect dinner for friends on a…

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In Season: Broccolli April - October A not-so-guilty pasta dish, this 15 minute delight is filled…

In Season: BroccolliApril - October A not-so-guilty pasta dish, this 15 minute delight is filled with healthy greens such as peas and brocolli. Combined with the smoked salmon, one bowl of this provides a great dose of Vitamin D, Vitamin C and Omega 3. You could replace the orrechietti, meaning ‘little ears’ in Italian, for wholewheat penne or fusili but I personally just love the way they act…

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Pomegranate & Blueberry Gin & Tonics

Pomegranate & Blueberry Gin & Tonics

In Season: Pomegranates December – March What is so lovely about a Gin & Tonic is that it can hold other flavours really well. I can remember vividly some incredible ones that have been made for me in the past, a series of pear ones at The London Distillery being particularly memorable despite the blurriness surrounding the last couple the next morning. It was only last week in Barcelona, the…

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Goats Cheese, Asparagus & Beetroot Bruschette

Goats Cheese, Asparagus & Beetroot Bruschette

    In season: Asparagus & Goats Cheese

May

  Loaf of wholemeal bread

125g asparagus spears

Small packet of smoked salmon

1 pre cooked beetroot

Horseradish sauce

1 lemon, salt & pepper

Preheat an oven to 200 degrees

1) Slice the loaf of bread and place on a baking tray. Cook until golden on one side (roughly 2 minutes, keep your eyes on them so they don’t burn) and then flip to do the same on…

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10 minute Healthy Granola

10 minute Healthy Granola

    By pan frying the oats and the seeds with a healthier oil such as coconut, you can have freshly made granola in less than 10 minutes! No need for baking in the oven, this is a lighter version of most sugar laden shop bought varieties. You get the sweetness from the dried fruit and any honey you may add, and a lovely crunch from lots of nuts. Plus your kitchen will smell lovely as you are…

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Edamame Houmous

250g frozen soya beans

2 tbsp tahini

Juice of 1 lemon

Small bunch of fresh mint & coriander (I used about 10 leaves of each)

Olive oil, salt & pepper

1/2 avocado

1) Bring a pan of water to the boil and add the frozen soya beans. Cook for a few minutes and then drain well.

2) Add to a food processor with all of the ingredients and blitz until it is smooth. Use a few tablespoons of olive oil to…

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Thai Red Rice Salad with Pan Fried Prawns

Thai Red Rice Salad with Pan Fried Prawns

In Season: Prawns & Asparagus

May

The marinade is naturally very salty from the soy and the miso paste so resist the urge to add any salt to the rice salad. If you are having the salad by itself, or with a different kind of marinade (such as chilli and garlic) then you should add a pinch of salt or a splash of soy sauce to taste. Slightly sweet from the honey and spicy from the chilli, such a…

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