RECIPE: Yoghurt Popsicles (makes 4)
What better summer-time treat than home-made ice-blocks! You can do any combination of fruit and natural yoghurt, or for an icy treat freeze 100% fruit juice or fruit smoothies. 2 [...]
‘Smoothie Madness’ Take 3: Protein Plus Smoothie (serves 2)
Following-on from previous posts about Smoothies, this smoothie is great for recovery post workout/training. 250ml skim milk, 1 cup (200g) natural low fat yoghurt, 1 large ripe banana (or can [...]
RECIPE: ‘Smoothie Madness’ take 2
Following-on from last week's post 'Smoothie Madness', where I described the nutritional pros and cons of smoothies, today's smoothie recipe: Berry Smoothie (Serves 2) 1 cup frozen berries 1 large [...]
NUTRITION TIP & RECIPE: Smoothie Madness
I love this warmer weather as it means summer is on its way, which means yummy smoothies! I love making smoothies for myself and my family, and my 2½ year [...]
RECIPE: Raisin Nut Balls
Easy and delicious! 1 cup raisins 2/3 cup nuts (almonds or hazel nuts) 3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted ½ cup desiccated coconut Rind of 1 orange, grated finely Blend nuts [...]
RECIPE: Vegan Chocolate & Blackberry Cake
This recipe looks delicious; I have not yet tried it, but plan to very soon! 1. In a food processor mix 200g raw walnuts until they resemble crunchy flour 2. [...]
RECIPE: Easy Muesli Slice
1 cup rolled oats 1 cup mixed nuts and seeds (e.g. sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds) (alternatively you can use 2 cups untoasted muesli) ½ cup cranberries or raisins 1 [...]
RECIPE: Banana & Pineapple Cake
It’s been some time since I wrote a post, although not without reason: I’m 26 weeks pregnant with my second baby and with working part-time and looking after a toddler [...]
The Yogic Diet
I recently completed a cooking workshop run by my local yoga center, on the ‘Yogic Vegetarian Diet’. While I am not a vegetarian, I love vegetarian food, I love cooking [...]
3. RECIPE: Savoury Salmon, feta and vegetable muffins (makes about 8)
This is a great wholesome savoury muffin recipe; by including vegetables, protein and dairy they are little meals in themselves. Keep in freezer and take out for easy kids lunches [...]