It's the last day of November today, where did this year gone? Almost all of the leaves have gone from the trees and Christmas is around the corner. It's been dark, gloomy and rainy for the past few days in London and I have to say that it's been nice to … [Read more...]

With the holiday and party season around the corner, I've got some healthy inspiration for you today. This Pumpkin and Adzuki Bean Dip is a delicious twist onto more traditional hummus recipe using roasted pumpkin and adzuki beans.Inspired by masala … [Read more...]

November is one of those months where you just need lots of cozy comforting warm meals and this Simple Cauliflower and Parsnip Soup might just be one of those. I can say I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower and although I've been brought up eating lots of … [Read more...]

I've come to realize that sometimes it's rather difficult for a blogger to create a completely original recipe. I had this amazing idea to make a roast stuffed pumpkin with millet, chard, mushrooms, cranberries and almonds, and then when I've checked … [Read more...]

Last week I've done a 4 day gentle detox and this Mung Bean, Squash and Spinach Soup has been my dinner for 3 days. I absolutely loved it, so I've made it again this week to share the recipe with you. I've followed 4 day food based cleanse from a book … [Read more...]

So excited to share this recipe for this Aubergine, Courgette and Lentil Curry with you today, it's just amazing! Just what we need as the autumn approaches, warm and cozy bowls of goodness. This curry is bursting with nutrition from all the vegetables, … [Read more...]

This simple dish is my to go lunch when I fancy something quick and healthy. Courgette fritters are really quick to make and you can eat them with anything you like. Sometimes I top them with some raw sauerkraut or my Simple Beetroot Dip, but for this … [Read more...]

More and more I feel that life is really only about the simple things. Family, friends, good food. Finding joy in everyday mundane tasks. Doing simple things with great attention and love. That's it, no great big secret out there. Only engagement with … [Read more...]

Who doesn't love salads in summer, they are quick and easy to make, go pretty much with everything and you can always make lots to have enough for few meals. Win win for all of us busy beautiful ladies out there. Today I'm keeping very seasonal with this … [Read more...]

Keeping very seasonal today with this lovely Asparagus, Peas and Dill Salad with Camargue Rice. Asparagus and Peas are both in season at the moment, so we really ought to make the most of these lovely greens. I have teamed them up with dill, which I love … [Read more...]

I am always on a lookout for tasty healthy protein snacks and this Green Pea and Basil Dip just fits the bill. What a good way to add more plants into your diet, just look at this beautiful green colour. Green pea has started appearing on Farmer's markets … [Read more...]

So I have finally learned how to cook quinoa without overcooking it and making it all mushy, phew! Now I can enjoy all the yummy quinoa salads. This salad with kale and pomegranate is my favourite that I have made so far and I would love to share this … [Read more...]

The other day I was eating some baked sweet potato with hummus dip on the side as part of my dinner and I've realized how amazing the two flavours taste together.  I absolutely had to try making a sweet potato hummus to see how it works. Now of course … [Read more...]

Lately everyone has been talking about the goodness and nutritional benefits of proper old fashioned homemade broth. So I have decided to make my own version with my favourite vegetables and herbs. The basic broth is made with carrots, celery, onion, … [Read more...]

This lovely colourful Rainbow Salad is to expand on my Simple Beetroot Dip post from last week. When it comes to lunch for myself I want something simple, quick to prepare, filling and healthy. This surprisingly filling salad just fits the bill and I … [Read more...]

Originally I wanted to keep Nirvana Cakery all about wholefood baking. I can see already that it might be a bit tricky. Although a very new blog, it has already been evolving and taking me in new directions and I have no choice but to let it evolve where … [Read more...]