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
We all know about brain cells (called neurons), but did you know that about two thirds of your brain are immune cells (called microglia)? They’re there to clean up the dead and dying brain cells to make room so your brain can work better. Unfortunately, this process can be affected ..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
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
The health benefits of eggs are widely known. They’re an excellent source of complete proteins, they contain a wide range of vitamins, minerals and omega oil, and they’re very versatile in how you cook and eat them. But here’s a little known benefit of a chook egg that you may ..Continue Reading
