Where do I begin with listing the goodness in this sweet potato and spinach salad? Firstly, it’s ALWAYS about good digestion and happy gut bugs, so let’s begin there. Resistant Starch Did you know that roasting or boiling potatoes, then cooling them converts them into a valuable food source for ..Continue Reading

Oh, that bloated feeling.  If you know it, you know it! But, how do you reduce bloating? Bloating in the lower, upper or all over your stomach can be painful and uncomfortable.  Mostly, this happens a little while after eating, often lasting for hours or sometimes longer. It’s very unpleasant.  ..Continue Reading

This pumpkin and carrot and peas in a tagine = flavour, colour and deliciousness.   And, is one of our favourite vegetarian dishes. You’ll love it too.  Because this moroccan inspired tagine full of soluble and insoluble fibre, plant protein, Vitamin A, aromatic herbs and spices plus a hint of honey ..Continue Reading

Eating well is all about balance.  I like to eat using the rule of around 95% healthy, whole foods and then having a little wriggle room of around 5% for indulgent and social eating occasions. My point is, that having the occasional treat is perfectly OK.  Really, it is.  So ..Continue Reading

Banana and passionfruit in pancakes adds a layer of unexpected flavour.   And, passionfruit pulp has always been popular as an addition to fruit salads and on top of desserts.  Let’s not forget icing on cakes and biscuits – yum! My favourite sweet butter  has passionfruit in it.  You’ll love this ..Continue Reading

Sometimes, you just want a chocolate fix, not a whole block, just a bite to satisfy the desire.. So, I went looking for a small chocolate bite that wasn’t sweet, would satisfy the chocolate desire, was healthy and nourishing and was small enough for a couple of small bites without ..Continue Reading

Over the years, the good ol’ sausage has certainly morphed into a flavour filled treat.  There’s a diverse range of flavours with added herbs and vegetables that cater to all tastes and situations. But sometimes a simple plain pork sausage is all you need to create a dish that everyone ..Continue Reading

When peaches are in season, the weather is hot. I love the great range of summer fruits available and there’s nothing better than forgaging at your local fresh food market for sweet and juicy stone fruits like peach, nectarine, apricot and mango. Peaches pair deliciously with goat’s cheese and toasted ..Continue Reading

I used to make this salad way back in the 80’s.  It started as a twist on the popular Waldorf Salad which I kept changing until this version emerged.  I loved it then.  I love it now. There’s a lot of good things about apples.  They’re: low in calories high ..Continue Reading

Morning routines are the best way to start your day.  But, most people think routines are boring. If you think that repeating the same old thing, day in, day out, is a sure way to drive yourself crazy?  Or to spiral yourself further into feeling less than enthusiastic about the ..Continue Reading