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...

Raspberry and Vanilla White Chocolate

OH. MY. GOSH. I have always loved white chocolate but never thought I could create it at home in my own kitchen and actually make it look and taste so yummy! This chocolate literally melts in the mouth a...

Double Chocolate Thickshake

     You may have some inkling going by the rest of the sweet treats and decadent desserts on this site, that I go gaga for anything chocolate. Hey I'm a girl OK? It's totally acceptable. W...

Watermelon Hearts

 Watermelon hearts. I mean, whatever next? Why can't I just eat watermelon in a wedge like a normal human? Well, I could. But this is so much more fun :) I don't buy watermelons that often here in I...

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...

Chocolate Easter Nests with Golden Vanilla Eggs

Easter is definitely one of my favourite times of the year! OK, I say that about Christmas, Halloween and my birthday. But it's the perfect excuse to shamelessly revert back to being a child again and take ...

Energising Vanilla Chia and Buckwheat Pudding

This makes the perfect light meal or snack at any time of the day, though I love it as part of breakfast after a big cold green smoothie. The combination of coconut and vanilla with chia seeds and banana&nb...