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
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
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
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
