Category: RECIPES

Ahhh Christmas has crept up on us quickly yet again. It’s at this point where I start thinking about what I will be making for Christmas day. This is where I call upon some well known chefs to add some delicious flavours (without being too complicated) to the Christmas table. Here are my favourite salad…

If you haven’t tried freekeh before, you must! That is, if you don’t have a gluten intolerance. For those that need to avoid gluten, brown rice would be the perfect substitute. I aim to eat a variety of different whole grains, because…diversity. Freekeh contains more fibre than brown rice and quinoa and is an excellent…

Whether you’re in a lockdown or restrictions have spoiled your special occasion. We’ve put together a simple starter, main and cheeky dessert to bring the restaurant to you. We know it’s not the same… but light the candle and get the playlist ready! Starter Broccoli and Potato Soup Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1…

Through studying a degree in nutrition and an interest in reading the latest research around gut health, the biggest take home message for me is diversity. I don’t think about food as restrictive; I consider my diet as a wholesome high plant food diet that is realistic, affordable, sustainable and adaptable to feed the whole…

I learnt early on that controlling what my kids eat is probably the most frustrating thing in the world! I’ve also learnt that pressuring them, bribing them or getting angry at them to have another bite, doesn’t do anyone any favours. I have 2 children, the eldest eats reasonably well, I have no issues with…

I’d say that my Thermomix TM31 gets more of a workout than any of my friends’ machines that have one. Maybe they’re just better cooks than me?! I use mine a lot, I think that once you find your fav recipes, you can throw them into your weekly plan and they get easier every time…

Do you ever get that ? Meh feeling when you haven’t been eating as well as you’d like? Maybe you’re on yet another pasta diet because it’s the only thing your child is currently eating. Or maybe you’ve just had a lot on your plate, not literally.  When we don’t get enough nutrients or the…

Having a good laugh and sharing food with friends is high up on the list of simple pleasures for me. When it comes to budget, busy schedules or having kids in tow, we’re not able to go out like we did when we were younger. This is when I discovered how much I appreciate hosting…