Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Chocolate Fudge Cake
After a year and half in my gorgeous yurt the novelty of washing up outside in all weathers, and cooking on a two ring camping stove, has finally worn off. What that really means is… I’m getting a new kitchen!! I am totally thrilled about this, and have only just realised that not having a proper … Read More
Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff and My Fertility Journey, Part II
Eight years ago I got pregnant. The moment the pregnancy test’s double pink lines sunk into my psyche, I started to think of myself as a mum. I was over the moon. The path I saw ahead of me was the realisation of a long-held dream of becoming a parent. I talked to the little sparkle … Read More
Warm Quinoa Salad
My Beautiful Mum I’ve just got back from a month in beautiful Argentina (check out my photos on Facebook). My time out there was a mix of tough, beautiful and love-filled. I feel very blessed to have a mum who is a total inspiration to me. In her 70s, newly in love (3 years), and now dealing with … Read More
Nice Cream – Chocolate, Mango, Peanut Butter, Blueberry Flavours
The sun is out! It’s time for ice-cream 🙂 I don’t know about you, but whenever the sun is out and the temperature is rising I just want ice-cream. Today’s recipes are the easiest and healthiest ice-cream recipes out there and, to boot, they’re dairy-free, sugar-free and vegan. No one would ever know! Vegan, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free Super-Quick Ice-Cream … Read More
Beetroot, Carrot & Pickle Slaw
I can’t believe it’s been over a year since I posted a recipe!! Where does the time go? I have to admit I’ve had a long dry spell when it comes to posting recipes on my blog – too many other life distractions going on! BUT the sunny weather and having lunch with my extremely talented-in-the-kitchen … Read More
Cheezy Almond & Leek Tart. My Experience with Fibroids
I was recently rather shocked to discover (as I always am when something goes awry with my health) that I have uterine fibroids. Is this over-sharing? Well maybe, but in light of last week’s post it seems quite apt and hopefully it will shed some light for a few people. In my research to find out … Read More
The Protein Question and This Week’s Yummy Recipe: Red Pepper Boats with Creamy Tomato Sauce
One of the most common concerns when embracing a high-raw or vegan diet, whether on a detox or as a lifestyle choice, is “where will I get my protein?”. Mainstream health and nutrition education would have us believe that you can only get proper protein from meat, fish, dairy, and eggs. If you’ve educated yourself further … Read More
A Dinner Menu to Wow and This Week’s Yummy Recipe: Chocolate Cardamom Mousse
Healthy entertaining… this sounds like a bit of an oxymoron, I know. We tend to associate entertaining our friends and family with excess and extravagance on the food and booze front. Out comes the wine, the cream, butter, sugar, the meat or fish and cheese. What I know from my years of eating and entertaining with … Read More
This Week’s Recipe: Herby Salad with Sweet Potato Wedges and Hemp Aioli
I totally adore this week’s recipe. Over the last few years I have introduced more cooked food into my diet. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning how to combine raw and cooked ingredients to create unique recipes that are super healthy and satisfying on all levels. Raw & cooked recipes like todays are particularly good when the … Read More
Spice up Your Weekend Raw Recipe: Chilli sin Carne with Cashew Creme Fraiche
I created today’s recipe, Chilli sin Carne with Cashew Creme Fraiche, for my last workshop. You may have seen me raving about the recipe on Facebook around that time, because I couldn’t believe quite how delicious it was. I’ve been eating this Chilli at least once a week ever since 🙂 There’s a bit of simple preparation the night … Read More
This Week’s Video: Thai Noodles
These Thai Noodles are a favourite of my sister’s after she did one of my programmes – she’s not raw, but she regularly makes it for dinner parties because of the amazing response she gets from her dinner guests. If you’re a fan of Asian flavours, you’ll love this recipe. Get in the ingredients and add … Read More
This Week’s Recipe Video: Mexican Salad
I’m on my summer hols over the next few weeks, so my blog posts are going to be briefer than usual 🙂 Today’s recipe is one of my favourite summer salads. The raw sweetcorn adds a deliciously sweet crunch. And if you’ve never tried raw sweetcorn, it’s in season now so it’s the perfect time to make … Read More
Reflections On Turning 40 and This Week’s Recipe Video: Pea & Mint Soup
Today’s video is one of my favourite summer recipes from the soup chapter in my book. It’s a regular lunchtime option for me, and friends and family love it’s creamy light-but-rich flavours too. This is one of those brilliant recipes that make raw food easier to produce than cooked, so get in your ingredients and add it … Read More
Veggie Noodles & I’m turning 40!
So, next week I turn 40 and this weekend I’m having a whole weekend of birthday party :). I’m making the most of entering a new decade and I’M EXCITED!!! As I turn 40, I feel like I’m finally claiming ‘I am a woman’, rather than the feeling I had during most of my 20s and … Read More