LLOYD MOSSÂ
The Creative Lifestyle
Embracing our Creativity
LLOYD MOSS editing and publishing is in the business of helping writers become authors through our professional services in manuscript appraisal, development editing, copyediting and self-publishing.
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However, there are times when I would like to share something apart from my writing, editing and publishing topics which is why I am adding this Creative Lifestyle page to the website. It is a broad umbrella under which anything to do with creativity and lifestyle can be discussed.
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From time to time, I will invite other people who are involved in their own creative pursuits to contribute an article.
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Please note the location of The Creative Lifestyle page is temporary until I find the right home for it.
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Our first post is a recipe for a healthy, economical and delicious winter soup which has been tried and tested by me and my family.
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Winter Vegetable Soup
(A David Herbert recipe)
Makes approx. 8 servings
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 brown onions, finely chopped
2 sweet potatoes, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 parsnips, chopped
1 red chilli, seeds removed (chopped)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
Half a cup dried green lentils
1.3 litres vegetable stock
2 cups milk
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Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onions and cook on a low heat for 5-6 minutes. Tip in sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips and cook, stirring occasionally for another 5-6 minutes, adding chilli and cumin for the final 2 minutes. Add lentils and stock, bring to the boil then lower heat and simmer, partially covered, for about 25 minutes until vegetables are tender and lentils are soft. Add milk, and in a food processor or using a stick blender, blitz soup until almost smooth (add a little water if needed, though it is meant to be quite thick). Season to taste, then reheat. Ladle into bowls and serve with warmed bread rolls.
Quick & Healthy Croutons:
4 slices of bread (any kind), crusts removed
Drizzle both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and finely chopped dried rosemary leaves. Cut into small cubes. Cook at 150 degrees C (fan oven) for 15 to 20 minutes until crisp and brown, turning once.
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