Chai tea is a marvel in our world. In India it was originally made simply with spices and milk but it was the British who introduced the black tea to chai making. The recipes are many indeed depending on the region and the tradition of the chaiwala (the tea maker and seller).
July 29, 2021
In the old days when juicing wasn’t popular and when fasting meant that you drank only water for a period of time, carrot juice was the juice of choice in the health world. Mainly because carrot juice has so many benefits which range from improving your eye sight to being a remedy for cancer. Carrot juice boosts our immunity, helps to detoxify the liver and is amazing for your skin.
March 25, 2021
The ingredients are clean and super variable. You can add pretty much anything to your liking. Here’s what I had in my kitchen. You really don’t need a lot of veggies for these. Just small amounts. There are two dipping sauces here because I couldn’t decide which one to go for as I felt the taste for both. I now realise that the recipe calls for both.
December 22, 2020
BANANA PANCAKE WITH BERRY COMPOTE
I want to say that not only is it simple but it is super quick and utterly easy. I added a little bicarbonate of soda to make them ultra fluffy and a little salt to balance the sweet taste. I also made a berry compote using frozen berries and served it with yoghurt and a little honey. You can add whatever you like. You might add some coconut shavings or toasted seeds. Be free and playful with whatever is in your pantry.
October 24, 2020
SUMMER PINEAPPLE, APPLE AND MINT JUICE
Pineapple is a powerhouse of valuable enzymes. In particular bromelain, which helps break down protein, and ease coughs and loosen mucus. Pineapple juice is a good alternative to cough syrup for a sore throat and indeed can be more effective. Bromelain is marvellous for reducing inflammation from arthritis, injuries, laryngitis, and sinusitis, in addition to treating and preventing cardiovascular diseases, including angina and atherosclerosis. Pineapple also provides potassium, chlorine, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron and iodine along with vitamins A, B complex and C.
October 6, 2020
This really has to be the one of the easiest, truly delicious and healthy desert recipes around. Prep time is about 5 minutes except for he phyllo pastry which needs about an hour to defrost. Plus, it is refined sugar free. Many people use sugar in their recipe, but I find that completely unnecessary. I don’t want my desert to be too sweet, I just want a hint of sweetness from the icing sugar on the top. It is quick to bake too. I’ve had a few apple strudels in my life and most of them are delicious but this one has something special because of the strawberries. The strawberries dye the whole strudel and make it a delicious pink colour. I think you’ll love this one.
July 13, 2020
We all get into a funk with cooking sometimes and one of those times was during the first weeks of lockdown. Having to process the major changes to our world but not compromising on nutrition has been my first priority. So instead of getting lazy, I got busy. This vegetarian lasagna is one of my classic back in the day recipes with a slight twist. Instead of using cow’s milk in the béchamel I used oat milk which I made on the spot and instead of using wheat flour I used quinoa flour. You can use vegan cheese instead of dairy cheese and you can use coconut oil instead of butter.
May 15, 2020
I just got back from a ridiculously fun trip to Costa Rica. And it was fun for many reasons. One the one hand my partner and I have been wanting to go on holiday there for a long time and on the other hand, I’ve been wanting to check it out to run a retreat there. It’s been on the radar for a few reasons, not least for its reputation of having pristine nature. One of the things we really loved about this little beach town we found at the bottom of the Nicoya Peninsula was the food.
March 1, 2020
Almond nut butter is probably the easiest thing that you will ever make in your kitchen. There is nothing to it. And there is no reason why you shouldn’t be making it yourself. Store bought almond nut butter is pricy and this is a way to keep the costs down especially if you use it as much as I do. It goes into all my smoothies, on fruit bowls and on oats. I even put it on crackers as a snack. It’s super nutritious too.
September 25, 2019
This is simply one of the easiest dishes in the world to make. It is super quick to make and while the base is baking in the oven you can prepare the toppings. Once the base comes out of the oven then you can add the toppings of your choice. If you’ve been wanting to avoid wheat or gluten then this is a must try.. I got the recipe for the pizza base from Green Kitchen Stories which is truly one of my favourite places for vegetarian food inspiration.
June 16, 2019
As winter approaches we start getting excited about one pot dishes. Well I’m always excited about one pot dishes. Because they are warm and nutritious and oh so good for the digestion. The spices in curries are transformed into superfoods as they react with the oils and vegetables bringing many health benefits.
April 23, 2019
This juice can help you clean your kidneys fast enabling them to function normally helping you to flush your body of toxins and keep your body healthy. This juice is so simple you won't believe it. And it's delicious.
March 22, 2017
While taking processed foods out of your diet and keeping it clean and wholesome, your skin will automatically take on a healthy glow, even skin tone and rosy cheeks. There is no substitute for a healthy diet when it comes to skin.
April 14, 2017
Green juice has amazing benefits. It has an alkalising effect on the body, it neutralises toxins and at the same time immediately supplies a transfusion of absorbable chlorophyll-rich phytonutrients to the cells and bloodstream.
March 23, 2017
I love Thai curry. Well any curry really but Thai curry is one of my absolute favourites. I wanted to create a Thai curry that would have an authentic flavour as well as be super nutritious. So first I had to make a paste to use in the curry.
May 23, 2017
Almonds are amazing little power detoxifying nuts. They contain healthy fats, fibre, protein, magnesium and vitamin E. The benefits of almonds include lowering blood sugar levels, and reducing blood pressure and lowering cholesterol. Have a handful of almonds and reduce hunger while promoting weight loss.
May 18, 2017
Beet juice is a super effective detox drink that can help your liver dump damaging toxins and stimulate liver cells. This is due to methionine and glycine betaine that help to keep fatty acids from building up.
April 3, 2017
Spinach curry with Indian cottage cheese
One of my favourite dishes from India is palak paneer. Palak means spinach and paneer is essentially a kind of cottage cheese.
January 31, 2018
Cauliflower is one of the best vegetables around. It has so many benefits from being anti-inflammatory to aiding in digestion. If you want to address your gut health then cauliflower simply must go into your diet. These tortillas are so easy and super quick to make. That's an important factor right there.
August 14, 2017