Making every mouthful matter
Anyone else hear a phrase & immediately want to do the opposite…..
Well that was me apparently with the age old “you can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs”, something inside we just went “I bet I can!”
So I did.
Continue reading “RECIPE: EGG FREE FRITTATA (VEGAN, GLUTEN & GRAIN FREE)”
Who remembers when your mama told you you weren’t allowed to eat her preserves with a spoon……yeh mine still does that so I just have to make my own for snacking on these days….!
In the land of conserves, jams & jellies there really aren’t many that you can find where the first ingredient isn’t sugar (because that’s the classic way of making the thing isn’t it!). Now chia jam is delicious & a great option but it is slightly different in terms of consistency & shelf life.
So welcome to the stage the new kid on the block. Drumroll (& toast preparation) please.
Continue reading “RECIPE: Real Strawberry & Orange Jam”
I have been dabbling in the world of gluten free pizza bases for some time now. There have been good moments, intermediate moments, moments of turning to toast for dinner….
When it comes to creating a gluten free dough you have the issue that you have lost the elastic nature of a glutenous grain so creating something that has the characteristic ‘tear & share’ quality is often a stumbling block. You can achieve this with processed gluten free flours but these aren’t something I like to turn to.
So you can guess I was a little pleased when I created this lovely thing!
Continue reading “RECIPE: Garden Party Pizza (Gluten Free & Vegan)”
There has been somewhat of a honing in of our focus on protein consumption of late, to the point that you cannot reach for a food without it screaming “PROTEIN POWERED” directly into your right eyeball.
Now protein is incredibly important. We need it to grow & repair our tissues, it forms our immune cells, it triggers our satiety response & balances our blood sugar when we eat, & luckily for us Mother Nature has made it abundantly available in many foods….naturally.
Continue reading “RECIPE: Toasted Tempeh Sandwich ‘Bread’”
Cabbage can be a vegetable that divides the troops quite starkly & I understand why this would be the case.
It’s flavour can be strong, it’s texture can be….not made the most of, & if over consumed it can lead to gale force warnings if someone’s digestion isn’t ready for the onslaught.
Putting all those preconceptions to one side however, today I want to re-introduce you to this incredibly valuable medicinal food, in a format that will 100% bring you back to the side of the fans.
Continue reading “RECIPE: Crispy Roasted Cabbage with Caramelised Apple, Pesto & Hazelnuts (Vegan & Gluten Free)”
I believe we should eat with a purpose.
Now that purpose could be to address a certain concern, or to simply promote long term optimal health, or in fact just for pure, unadulterated enjoyment.
Whatever the reason though there is always a reason.
Continue reading “RECIPE: SPICED CHOCOLATE & ORANGE TART (Raw, Vegan, Gluten & Grain Free)”