It’s officially mango season, my child is overjoyed and has already munched her way through 2 mangoes today.. Mangoes bring fond memories of years gone by in the summertime. I’ve chatted about this before here..It’s something about the arrival of tropical fruits that bring the nostalgia of summer in childhood..Sticky...
Christmas is just around the corner, so I thought I’d share a summer dessert for us southern hemisphere dwellers to consider adding to the menu for Christmas eve or Christmas day..Its not too heavy or too sweet, and is really quite satisfying.. Strawberries are in season in spring and summer...
Bliss balls are such a great little snack, especially for kids lunch boxes. They are great to have on hand for a nutritional boost, or afternoon pick me up, rather than reaching for carb filled low nutrient snack, these are such a great option..and so easy to make. Perfect for those...
Purple and dark red coloured fruit and veggies are powerhouses of nutrients and antioxidants, I’ve written about this before, but here is a refresher to why we want to consume these dark coloured fruit and veg. They are filled to the brim with antioxidants, which exert beneficial effects to our...
Blueberries and lemons are such a great combination, especially in desserts, they are both in season during springtime.. and both powerhouses of vitamin C and other antioxidants.. This recipe is super easy, filled with goodness and deliciousness! Perfect for afternoon tea.. It’s a flourless loaf, containing almond meal as the...
One of my early childhood memories of food was eating steaming hot porridge for breakfast, mum saying ‘take from the edges’ because it was too hot to eat, ‘and blow’… Porridge cooked on the outdoor fire, topped with melting butter, brown sugar and ground cinnamon, thick, creamy and delicious with...
Chai tea is one of my favourite things, the spices invigorate me and fill me with a sense of wonder of far off places and of something special and comforting. It evokes the senses and livens up my morning, smelling the spices and taking that first sip, warming me up...
Mum loved a good stewed apple.. Memories of mum eating stewed apples with cinnamon and yoghurt and a good dollop of honey on top as a tasty dessert on an autumn or winter’s eve, wander across my mind as I put on some apples to cook… Simple and delicious and...
The last of the summer days are fading, the sun is setting earlier as we head into the new season of Autumnal bliss (my favourite season!). At the start of the season the days can still be warm and this recipe is great for those last warmer days.. Eating enough...
These pickled radishes are great as a side too numerous dishes, and are perfect for using up radishes that may have softened in the bottom of the fridge. Eat as a side to tacos, veggie burgers, Mexican beans, atop avocado on toast, anything that needs a little tang! Radishes are...