Making every mouthful matter
I adore nut butter.
I mean I’m not kidding I could drink the stuff but I do sometimes find myself looking for something less rich to snack on, plus there is the cost consideration & the fact that I am more consistently being asked for nut free alternatives for things like kid’s lunchboxes.
So drumroll please….I have come up with an alternative!
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There’s something about a scone. Whether it’s the nostalgia (my grandma was a prolific & perfect scone maker) or perhaps it’s the fact that the texture is that perfect cross between biscuit & cake, whatever the reason I just know that I love them!
Now it may seem an insurmountable challenge to create that perfect crumbly & yet buttery texture without butter, but we all know I love a culinary puzzle & well to cut a long story short these beauties deliver everything you’d want & MORE.
Continue reading “RECIPE: Spiced Pear & Cacao Scones”
Just over 7 days ago I embarked on a mission.
Well actually this ship set sail about 5 years ago but for the sake of this post let’s say we’re sticking to the 7 days.
In terms of the important elements of this equation the time scale is really of little relevance though when compared to the topic of the day which is of grave importance.
Continue reading “Why Going A Week Without Sugar Could Be The Sweetest Thing You’ve Ever Done….”
This post links to this previous sharing & this explanation of why I decided to do this.
OK so let’s begin by saying that I actually don’t consume refined/artificial sugars in any form, & I equally don’t really eat natural sugars such as raw honey, maple syrup or coconut sugar with any regularity. What I do have however is fruit & dried fruit, kombucha & green juices with things like citrus & green apples in them.
Now before you all throw your hands up & say “Who is this holier than thou being” this was the idea – everyone can start from their own level, mine being that I go Black Ops style, devilishly dark green AKA no forms of sugars AT ALL.
I might have thought it was going to be easy…..it wasn’t.
Continue reading “Sugar Free 7: The Round Up, The Review, The Commonly Encountered & The Downright Surprising!”
Sometimes I surprise myself.
And sometimes I provide my sister with side splitting levels of entertainment.
This was an occasion when I achieved both.
Continue reading “RECIPE: Roasted Broccoli Doughnuts”
There is nothing more delightful in life than the lyrical tune of a fresh pesto on your tongue.
Just me?
Even if it is I don’t mind & I’m still going to share this ridiculously speedy recipe….because I can!
Continue reading “RECIPE: My Favourite 5 Second Vegan Pesto”