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, yoghurt and a good dollop of honey on top on an autumn or winter’s eve, wander across my mind as I put on some apples to cook… Simple and delicious and not too decadent, also great...
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 on 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...
Cherries are one of my most favourite fruits..the sweetness and slight tartness make them perfect little flavour bombs.. Childhood memories of waking up on Christmas morning and discovering stockings that were filled with numerous little treats to snack on. Cherries and lychees featured heavily; cherries were my favourite part. Munching...
Eating the rainbow feels very satisfying, and is so, so good for you! In more ways than one. Summer is such a great time to bring in more salads and fresh raw vegetables and fruits.. Raw veg has a cooling nature and it’s perfect when it’s too hot to eat...
I’ve been craving fresh and tangy flavours lately and this cucumber salad is those things and more… Cucumbers are the perfect summer vegetable, they are 95% water and full of electrolytes like potassium, calcium and magnesium(1). The perfect thirst quencher on those stinking hot days, add some slices to your...
Summertime celebrations were one of mums favourite times of the year, despite the incessant heat and humidity. Celebrating with family, togetherness, summer fruits and foods. Everyone chipping in to make meals. We would camp out in her bush garden; playing music, cooling off in the swimming hole that was abundant...