We’re always on the look out for new tastes and were looking for a variation on our meatballs recipe.  We love the variety of Australian native herbs that Bent Shed Produce have on the market. We came across these products at a local market and the dried Aniseed Myrtle quickly ..Continue Reading

My childhood memories are triggered by a big pot of vegetable soup. Because Mum always had vegetable soup on the stove in the winter months.  Sometimes, with a lamb shank saved from the Sunday roast.  But mostly straight vegetables with loads of flavour. A holiday for your digestive tract! Did ..Continue Reading

Fig bread is my take on the classic banana bread.  And, when fig season rolled around in early Autumn, I had a yearning for fig bread. You know, like banana bread but figgy. What’s not to love about figs and of course fig bread! Figs are rich in minerals and ..Continue Reading

This is a the super easiest flourless moist chocolate cake I’ve ever tasted and made.  Hands down. The recipe here has orange zest for an orangey flavour but you can leave that out if you wish. A deliciously moist chocolate cake with a subtle orange flavour absolutely epitomises comfort food ..Continue Reading

Osteoporosis is on the rise. Nearly 5 million people over the age of 50 have osteoporosis, osteopenia or poor bone health in Australia.  And, women more so than men are prone to osteoporosis because of their declining levels of oestrogen after menopause. Staggering! That’s a lot of people experiencing pain, ..Continue Reading

Stress produces higher than normal cortisol levels in your body.  It’s the body’s way of reacting to stress.  However, when those high cortisol levels are constantly high, your body reacts in an unhealthy way. Burnout from constant stress is a growing health concern and would have to be one of ..Continue Reading

Oat and cinnamon pancakes – the perfect combination of all that oaty goodness with blood sugar balancing cinnamon.  They’re so warming, sweet and nourishing.  This recipe will become your favourite! I’ve been working on combining oats and cinnamon in a pancake recipe for a little while.  Because I wanted to ..Continue Reading

Whether you’re suffering from a cold or a flu virus, this cold and flu brew will help relieve symptoms. But, remember, the best remedy is good old fashioned rest. Plus, drinking plenty of warming fluids. Sip this warming and spicy brew while resting. Here’s the recipe for my favourite cold ..Continue Reading

I used to think that fruit compote sounded so old fashioned.  But there’s a reason that a dish like this has stood the test of time. It’s yummy, delicious, with a hint of sweetness and so, so versatile. It comes under the heading of “comfort food” while still providing your ..Continue Reading

Ah, tandoori chicken – one of my favourite meals. I love Indian food.  But when you don’t have time for traditional cooking methods, try this quick version. Someone said to me the other day that sometimes they didn’t have time to eat well.  That they struggled with shopping, meal preparation ..Continue Reading