Look at these beautiful red balls of bliss! I have created this recipe for a healthy special treat for my son and his friend's playdate. Oh boy were they successful! All the kids really do love strawberries, but as strawberry season is so short, freeze … [Read more...]
Mango and Turmeric Smoothie
I should call this a sunshine smoothie, the colour of this smoothie is ever so beautiful. And cheerful. And uplifting. The blend of mango, banana, turmeric, ginger and cinnamon is just divine. This is a lovely sweet tasting healthy smoothie with added … [Read more...]
Pear and Carob Muffins (vegan & gluten-free)
These Pear and Carob Muffins must be one of the best recipes I have made for a long time. They are amazingly good! My mother in law has sent me some carob powder all the way from Portugal where carob trees grow wild in Algarve, the southern part of the … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Hummus
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...]
Apple, Thyme and Almond Cake
I have this beautiful lemon thyme plant on my windowsill and last weekend I had some apples that needed using and as it happened together they have made it into this simple sponge cake. I have used my almond and olive oil cake recipe for the base, added … [Read more...]
Homemade Vegetable Broth
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...]
Rhubarb and Apple Crumble (grain-free)
Since I was a little girl we've always had a massive rhubarb plant in our garden and my mum would bake lots of yummy rhubarb cakes. Rhubarb is a beautiful plant and I love the taste of rhubarb in cakes and desserts. Since it's in season now you can expect … [Read more...]
Blueberry and Spinach Green Smoothie
I'm not surprised green smoothies have gained such a popularity in the last couple of years. I used to juice pretty much everyday about 10 years ago when I was on my first "wellness journey", I even used to get up one hour earlier everyday to do my yoga … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Vegan Muffins
I made these Sweet Potato Muffins for the first time last summer when I started experimenting with vegan baking and somehow I got it right. I baked them a couple of weeks ago with a few changes in the recipe and they were a total disaster! And now for the … [Read more...]
Rainbow Salad
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...]
