Pine Nut and Date Millet Pilaf

The butternut squash is such a versatile starchy vegetable, and works for everything from soups to curries, stews and simple salads. But thanks to their shape, they're also perfect to stuff for a fun and di...

Herbs and Spices

Herbs and Spices It's a great idea to stock up on plenty of herbs and spices. Many have medicinal and healing properties, and they really help to add flavour to dishes without using refined sugar, salt o...

The Best High-Protein Plant-Based Foods

I always find it amusing that once I mention to somebody that I choose not to eat animal protein foods like meat, eggs and fish, their immediate question is always "where do you get your protein from?" ...

Drinks

Drinks Dandelion coffee  Redbush/rooibos tea  Herbal teas: Ginger, chamomile, peppermint, green tea, liquorice, cinnamon, chai etc.  Coconut water Green Juice (It's better to a...

Apple, Ginger and Cinnamon Immunity Porridge

It was good enough for Goldilocks and the three bears! Porridge is a breakfast staple in our house, especially throughout the chilly winter months. Full of fibre and goodness, it can be paired with a huge r...

Low-Carb Lasagne

I admit that this dish looks little bit messy, but I don't know if I've ever seen a neat homemade lasagne! Thankfully it tastes so good that you wouldn't even notice that it's a little on the slop...

Cauliflower ‘Cheese’

Cauliflower cheese, if you please! Yes I know this doesn't look the most vibrant food in the world, but it does make a great side dish. I used to love cauliflower cheese. You know, the proper kind ser...

Fitness Q&A

    I recently took part in a little Q&A for Leanne Moore's new fitness column in the Limerick Leader, giving some of my top exercise tips :) Here it is: 1: What is your weekly fitne...

Strawberry and Banana Buckwheat Muffins

I'm a little bit in love with these muffins and they're almost too pretty to eat. But we managed... don't you worry! They came about because I had a punnet of gorgeous juicy strawberries in the fridg...

St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Trinity

  Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with smoothies? It may not be quite as traditional as a pint of Guinness, but I'm sure it'll catch on ;) I woke up early on our national day of celebration and wa...