Tomato is perhaps my absolute favourite vegetable of all time (ok, I know it’s a fruit), but we often think of it as a vegetable. It’s savoury and sweet at the same time and goes with just about everything. My earliest memory of tomatoes is when mum would mix them ..Continue Reading
A friend dropped around with an impressive bounty of fresh vegetables from their ample backyard veggie patch which inspired this simple light meal for a warm Friday night on the balcony. A perfect finish to a busy week – crisp veggie fritters, punchy salsa and a glass of Pinot Gris. ..Continue Reading
Bananas are well and truly in season now and this is a perfect way to use up ones that are a little bit too ripe for eating. Banana + Cake = Deliciousness! Bananas are a fantastic source of the minerals magnesium, phosphorus and potassium, much needed minerals for our nervous ..Continue Reading
This naturally gluten free flatbread is often found around Italy and France, especially at street stalls but many countries have variations of one kind or another. I’ve made this particular one many times and it’s always a surprisingly easy dish to add to any table. Super easy to make, and ..Continue Reading
You can’t be good 100% of the time. That would be boring. Sometimes you just want a boost of sweet deliciousness to go with your coffee (or tea), and that’s OK if you only do it occasionally. And you deserve it! Healthy food choices can include an occasional treat Saying ..Continue Reading
Vegetables for breakfast – that’s not breakfast food, I hear you shout. But, hear me out. In many cultures, savory vegetables are a staple breakfast dish and when paired with good quality protein and fibre, you’ll have all you need for energy, clear thinking and healthy moods for a productive ..Continue Reading
Take some rhubarb, cook with apple and add a crumble. Voila! We love having family around for dinner. And, when one of the family is coeliac, everyone eats gluten free. Rhubarb and apple go so well together. Oh yes, indeed! Add in a crunchy and sweet crumble and you’ll be ..Continue Reading
Sometimes you just feel like a zingy and tasty meal with an Asian flavour, one that can also be packed for your lunch the next day to give you a highly nutritious and delicious break in your long work day. Another cook once, eat twice recipe for busy people! Here’s ..Continue Reading
These little gems can be cooked three ways in the same batch to suit everyone’s taste. Combining buckwheat and almond meal together gives a great burst of protein. Add to that coconut oil as a healthy fat choice and you’ve got a protein packed snack that will curb your carb ..Continue Reading
Legumes are making a comeback. Yes, indeed. While they’ve had some bad press over the years, the health benefits are many. Knowing how to cook them helps, and remember, when adding extra fibre to your diet, do so gradually and you’ll avoid unpleasant side effects. Cooking them in advance in ..Continue Reading
