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It’s official SACAMARI IBRIDO CUCUMBERS (the one behind the other one) are my bestest favourites in the whole wide world!!!! The skin isn’t too thick, the flesh is nicely firm with not huge seeds.the flesh is quite sweet and the skin has a teeny tiny itsy bitsy bit of bitterness which actually perfect balancing the whole thing. I had some raw and omg!!! The flavour was outstanding and it’s not floppy, it totally holds its shape. Cooked I can’t even describe to you the joy of finding the perfect cooking cucumber. I love love love adding cucumbers to stir-fries, finding the right one is hard. The Sacamari Ibrido is the perfect stirfry cucumber. It holds is firmness, doesn’t go overly soft or soggy and the heat added to it actually brings more of the flavour out. I have already told Tanny these will be a permanent fixture in our garden for life he just sat there and chuckled. He is amused because I am overly excited about this so yes the cucumber jokes are flying lol. So guys if you want an incredible all round cucumber this is honestly the one to get. Obviously I haven’t tried pickling it yet but that will be next when the rest mature. PS Not burpless but I’m a grub and think it’s a small price to pay for such an incredible fruit!!! . . I made this stir fry with cherry tomatoes, onion, sacamari Ibrido cucumber, noodles and a splash of soy sauce. Perfick!!! #bloosfood #thebloopixie #kitchengarden #containergardening #containergarden #polytunnel #cucumbers #sacamariibrido #japanesecucumber #stirfry #gardentotable #growyourownveg #growyourownfood #growyourownveggies #growityourself #plantbasedfood #plantbased #plantbasedmeals #veganfood #vegetarian #vegetarianfood #gardenersofinstagram #foodstgram #instafood #yummy #yum #yummyfood https://www.instagram.com/p/CS4bYS2qLka/?utm_medium=tumblr

So this is a small snapshot of my bookcase I have next to my side of the bed. It’s just under a third of it I think... about 90% of these are cookbooks I still have another couple of boxes packed up in the cupboard due to lack of space. But every morning I grab a book and start reading it again. I love them and they inspire me xox #thebloopixie #bloosfood #shelfie #cookbooks #cookbookstagram #alittlelightreading https://www.instagram.com/p/BzxAeYZn6KM/?igshid=fc9szqp2cufu

Might have had a bit of fun at York Food Festival this morning with Bam. Soooo much fun and a video coming later on showing some of our haul or goodies :) . . If you can … GO!!! Loads to see and do. Vendors, tastings, demonstrations, all kinds of fun and games!!! #bloosselfreliance #bloosfood #thebloopixie #yorkfoodfestival #foodstagram #instafood #yummy #youtube #youtuber https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci2cLWcKTxx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This morning Tanny and I are in major ouch after the weekend. I need something to give me a boost and what better than fermented and pickled foods. . . Essentially I made myself hotdog toppings toast for breakfast and honestly it’s awesome!!! The pickles and sauerkraut are all homemade. . . Yes that’s ketchup and mustard how can you have hotdog toppings with ketchup and mustard? . . What are your favourite hot dog toppings? Let me know in the comments xox #bloosfood #bloosselfreliance #plantbased #plantbasedfood #veganfood #vegetarianfood #breakfastofchampions #toasttoppings #foodiesofinstagram #foodstagram #instafood #yummy #fermentedfoods https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccws7eZqfK9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s an early start for me today and quite possibly a very long day so this Brekky Scramble Wrap was a great idea to give me some oomph to start the day. . . Vegan Cream Cheese with Garlic and Herbs, Baby Spinach, Tofu, Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Dried Fenugreek Leaves, Turmeric all wrapped up in a Lebanese style flat bread…. Perfick!!! #bloosfood #bloosselfreliance #plantbasedfood #plantbased #veganfood #vegetarianfood #veggiesforbreakfast #breakfast #foodiesofinstagram #foodstagram #yummy https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccre0t5KtDq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Mmmmm Brekky!!! Rye Sour dough toast with vegan cream cheese, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, rocket/arugula and a drizzle of balsamic on 2 of them. . . On the other 2 is Vegan cream cheese with dried mango strips, ground almonds and a drizzle of local raw home grown honey. . . Yup today is about starting the day right and I think I can honestly say… mission accomplished!!! . . #bloosfood #bloosselfreliance #plantbasedfood #veganfood #vegetarianfood #foodie #breakfastofchampions #yummy #foodstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CcpWdlPKBh-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This is what 16 apples look like dehydrated !!! . . #bloosfood #bloosselfreliance #dehydratedfood #apples https://www.instagram.com/p/CclK4PsKyB6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Waste Not Want Not guys!!! . . Using up kitchen scraps takes on a whole new meaning when you look to other cultures and learn from them. . . This curry is made purely from Mango Peels leftover from dehydrating the flesh and some spices in my cupboard. . . Served over rice or grains or with Roti or other bread makes for a filling and delicious treat from something that would normally be chucked in the bin. . . Check out my YouTube Channel to see what else I’ve made today using Mango Peels… you’ll be surprised !!! #bloosfood #bloosselfreliance #plantbased #plantbasedfood #veganfood #vegetarianfood #leftovers #scrapsintofood #mango #curry #foodie #foodiesofinstagram #foodstagram #instafood #yummy https://www.instagram.com/p/CcVaY1MKFoD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=