I added a new gadget to my ever growing stash in the kitchen. I’ve been meaning to buy a mandoline for quite some time. Although my knife work can be quite fast, it’s not what we’d call delicate or fancy so I decided to take let my kitchenware do the talking instead. It’s a revelation! … Continue reading
This post concerns itself less with the nuts and bolts of healthy eating….and more to do with the gathering of friends and the breaking of bread. Sometimes we can get so caught up in the day to day of making sure that what we feed ourselves and our families is nourishing and “good” enough that … Continue reading
Don’t be frightened…I’m not on the anti-carb bandwagon. I really prefer to focus on what I need to put in my body rather than the things that must be avoided. More often than not I make this dish with beautiful, bouncy, nutty brown rice – but I do have a thing about making sure I … Continue reading
When it comes to omega-3 more often than not oily fish like salmon are the first foods that come to mind but don’t discount the mussel. Shellfish can make a good dent in our necessary intake as well. At 200 mg per 100 g serve, they have the same content as a fillet of snapper … Continue reading
When Blood Oranges start appearing on the shelves I know there is a change of season afoot. For me they signify the end of winter and the hint of a glorious spring to come. Am I being a bit sunshine, lollipops and rainbows about this whole weather thing? You betcha! Come this time of year … Continue reading
I know it’s a little weird….a gorgeous lamb salad recipe with, of all things, strawberry, but there is something about this combination of flavours that just seems to fit. Even the husband, a dedicated non-fruit eater, tucks into this one. The strawberry and balsamic are a match made in heaven, a little Hansel … Continue reading
I do love to gather a crowd and feed them all good & proper. This dish is a winner with my entire family from the ground (little ones) up (oldies). It’s super fast, simple and as I often already have most of these ingredients in the pantry/fridge, it can be fantastic for those unexpected guests. … Continue reading
Even though we are still in the throws of winter, these past few days have been so sunny and balmy I feel like summer is so close I can almost taste it. You can too with this delicious, crisp and fresh little salad. This recipe is for 2 but it is easy to double/triple/quadruple depending … Continue reading
The health benefits of eating more fish are numerous. It’s great for your heart health, high in protein and packed with minerals from the sea…think zinc, iodine, iron & potassium. But do you know what else?…it is FAST to cook! If you’ve got a bad case of the “Can’t be arsed cooking dinner” variety then … Continue reading
This recipe is my ode to the perpetually busy woman (or man). Sometimes the best way to maintain healthy eating habits is to take the question mark out of the equation….you know those moments, you’re approaching lunch time, your head is in the fridge wondering what to have. It is precisely at those times that … Continue reading
