I’m more of a muffin maker than a cookie monster but last week I mixed things up a little. Why? Because I’m a stickler for routine and doing things I’ve always done. So, when something goes well in the kitchen I tend to put the recipe on repeat. It’s a good thing for someone like … Continue reading
My posts have been distinctively orange of late. It’s what happens when a surplus of something hits my kitchen – the surplus something overtakes the week. In this case oranges are not a fruit I usually buy. So, confronted with a recent surplus, juicing them didn’t appeal. But experimenting with non-conventional orangey treats did…. First … Continue reading
If you’re always looking to fill up and fuel on ingredients that promote your health today and your future longevity then it’s worth being in the know on resistant starch. What is resistant starch? Essentially it’s a type of fermentable fibre that fuels the healthy bacteria in our gut. Also known as a prebiotic. You … Continue reading
There are only so many ripe avocados a household of two people plus two dogs can get through in a few days. Especially given avocados are seemingly toxic to dogs. This is a recent lesson I’ve learnt after winning the ripe avocado lottery. Keen to give something back to the community my husband has been helping … Continue reading
My soft spot for ice cream goes back for as long as I can remember. The chimes of the ice cream van driving into our street on hot summer days remains a fond childhood memory. I’d rush to join the queue and then deliberate over which ice cream to spend my pocket money on. Usually … Continue reading
When it comes to desserts I sit firmly in the choc-nut camp. Presented with a choice of options I’m immediately drawn to anything containing chocolate or nuts. If both feature in the same dessert then the chance of me choosing anything else is non-existent. But one recent Sunday I had a strange urge to make … Continue reading
As a die hard ice cream fan I thought I’d never be able to replicate store bought ice cream at home without two things – refined sugar and an ice cream machine. But, after months of experimenting, I’ve done just that. The recipe you see here is made by hand and packed with nutritious ingredients. … Continue reading
You can’t beat using a wet and dreary Sunday as the perfect excuse to spend a few hours in the kitchen. I welcomed a recent downpour for just this reason. After whipping up my weekly loaf of paleo bread I moved onto these bites of gluten free goodness. My inspiration for these muffins was twofold … Continue reading
I’ve always been a big supporter of OzHarvest, Australia’s leading food rescue charity. Every day passionate volunteers collect food that would otherwise go to waste and quickly re-distribute it as meals to homeless people and others in need. Since 2004 OzHarvest has nourished 1000s of Australians with over 38 million meals. Through my personal experiences working with OzHarvest I’ve come … Continue reading
Every day my fellow foodies inspire me with healthy versions of traditional sweet treats. I often find myself printing their recipes and adding them to my bursting at the seams recipe folder. But, despite only working part time, I find there are never enough hours in the day to get around to trying out all … Continue reading
