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Featured Gluten Free Snacks Treat Vegetables Vegetarian

Beet & Orange Hummus

This hard to beet hummus is a winner with all generations! 1 can of chickpeas well rinsed and drained3 beets I used The Leader brand from Countdown, they’re fabulous.2 tsp chopped basilJuice of one orange3-4 Tsp of organic extra virgin olive oil, more you…

August 25, 2020
My Inspiration

My Inspiration

I’d like to share a little of where my journey of health and wellbeing began and why it has profoundly inspired me along this path. The health and wellbeing of me and my family comes firstly from my own experiences. From my early teens…

August 17, 2020
Breakfast

Melt in your mouth banana pancakes

These babies are so moreish – best be prepared to be making more than one batch! 1 cup water ½ cup couscous Option for gluten free use quinoa 2 tsp lemon juice ¼ tsp ground cinnamon Mix together in saucepan and cook over a…

October 2, 2017
Breakfast Featured Life Style Lunch

Cheesy Omelette

2 fresh free range eggs per person – 1 for the littlies A few sprigs of basil 1Tbsp per omelette parmesan cheese or edam pink salt and freshly ground pepper to taste pumpkin seeds and pine nuts for garnish slices of cucumber and thinly…

September 21, 2016
Breakfast Life Style

The importance of breakfast

Mornings are often a stressful time getting everyone fed, dressed, lunchboxes done you all know the drill! What if it was a happy fun and relaxed time and you still left the house on time! It is possible – will it be a ride…

September 21, 2016
Breakfast Dinner Gluten Free Lunch Salads Snacks Treat

Egg & Avocado

Avocado & Egg 1 avocado halved and pip removed 1 boiled egg per half avocado pink or sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1-2 tsp fresh dill finely chopped a selection of sunflower and pumpkin seeds and some almonds seasonal fruit of…

June 21, 2016
Dinner Featured Life Style Lunch

Fish & Tomato Bake

4 large terakihi or snapper fillets of fish skinned and boned 2oz butter or coconut oil 1 onion ¼ cup white wine 2 tsp tomato paste optional chilli flakes to your taste. 1-2 tsp fresh chopped basil pink salt and freshly ground black pepper…

March 16, 2016
Dinner Featured Lunch Snacks

Sticky Orange Chicken Nibbles

A yummy savoury treat the kids will love. 1kg of chicken wings & drumsticks 1 juice and zest of a large orange 2 spring onions finely sliced 1tbsp good quality honey (raw if possible) 2tbsp low sodium organic soy sauce ½ tsp cinnamon Sprigs…

August 11, 2015
Life Style

Growing your own food!

As a kid we always had a huge vegetable garden and fruit trees in our backyard, our neighbours did too so we all shared. We had such a wonderful sense of community and family with our neighbours, they weren’t all hidden behind big fences…

August 7, 2015
Dinner Lunch

Meteor Balls

500grams organic free range skinless chicken breast 1 spring onion 2-3 sprigs of fresh tarragon and basil approx a tbsp thyme and sage are also a good mix, herbs are easy to grow in the garden or pots. 1 carrot finely grated 1 courgette…

March 8, 2015