According to recent research, by eating peppers twice a week we could reduce the risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease by at least 30%. But for those who don’t like peppers, it may be that they can substitute that with tomatoes, potatoes or aubergines (egg plant) although possibly with a slightly lesser effect.

It’s difficult to remain a positive thinker when you’re stuck indoors in the middle of winter and, with me being a home worker, it’s doubly so as I don’t go out into the fresh air and walk around as much as I should, relying instead on a bit of exercise via my Wii and fresh air through an occasional trip down the garden to feed the birds or put rubbish in the bin.

Sunday was hot … very hot! Far too hot for a roast, so I had a look through my food cupboard, fridge and freezer to see what I could find which would be light but filling, tasty, effortless and perfect for supper.

I love cooking, but I can’t be doing with all that weighing out and spending hours slaving over a hot cooker so this really fitted the bill.