Most people enjoy dessert. But one of the biggest misconceptions is that you can’t have it if you want to be healthy. Well whoever came up with that one, didn’t get the memo! Even on a detox it IS possible to treat yourself – and the cool thing is, when you choose good nourishing foods, [...]
Now the warm weather’s on my side of the globe, it’s time to start making one of my all time favourites – Avocado, Tomato and Cucumber Salsa. It’s super easy to make, and goes great with a simply cooked side of Grass-fed Beef. Or Chicken. Or Fish. You get the picture… Whilst I love spending [...]
Lately, it’s easy to fall for clever marketing gimmicks and pretty packets touting the words “Real” “Natural” “Homemade” and “Organic”. But don’t be fooled! Can you decipher the label to tell what’s REALLY in it? Would you eat it knowing it could be severely harmful to your health? Whilst you may be accustomed to scan [...]
Drinking water can get a little boring - particularly if you’re addicted to coffee, soft drinks and fruit juices. But don’t be mistaken, there are many options to keep you hydrated and healthy without overloading on Caffeine and Sugar. If you’re looking for a refreshing drink that will tickle your tastebuds - then do yourself a favour - treat yourself to some Apple Ginger Cider. Ideal first [...]
I ripped this recipe straight from Nourishing Traditions aka “The Real Food Bible”. There’s nothing much more enticing than the warm earthy spices of ginger, cloves and cinnamon to make your tastebuds sing, your toes curl and your immune system even stronger! As you’ve probably already discovered with my soup theme, it’s a great idea [...]
Do you ever start cooking a recipe and then decide to change the goal posts? I mean, maybe you lack an ingredient or two, can’t be bothered reading the recipe or are feeling extra creative or thrifty with your leftovers. No matter what the reason, if all goes well you can often find yourself with [...]
I promise you, this soup tastes even better than it sounds! As the chill factor goes up a notch or ten, I figured now was the perfect time to cook it. Picture it… sitting by an open fire, in your favourite warm pyjamas and a cup of this delicious, creamy goodness…without the guilt! Does life [...]
Did you ever get told that by your parents when you were a kid? I used to. Alot. In fact I was always made to sit at the table until they were finished. Even if it was two hours later. Carrots were not my friend. Now I never did work out if they helped me [...]
Beetroot is back baby! Generally, I’ve always been a big fan. And if you want to get an adequate amount of vitamins and minerals in your diet, you better jump on the Beetroot train too. The recipes and variations are endless – you can eat them raw, cooked, fermented and even the leafy shoots contain [...]
They began fermenting it in China over 6000 years ago. In Japan and Korea they pickle it. The great explorers of our time carried barrels of it on long voyages to prevent intestinal infections and Scurvy. In fact, after 27 months at Sea on his second round-the-world voyage, the remainder of Captain Cooks’ 60 barrels [...]
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