Main Meals

Well, it’s been six months since I last blogged. It’s been such a strange time in my life, and in the world at large. I’ve actually found it incredibly rich as well as challenging, and it reminds me of how amazingly courageous we humans are. Although the storm has not yet passed, the initial shock and … Read More

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

So, my London trip with the bestie for her 50th treat last week was a MASSIVE success! I love London – I find it so inspiring, all that culture.  I couldn’t live there now that I’m used to the gentle pace of a country life, but the excitement and buzz of a visit is just fab. … Read More

The reality is we’re just making it all up.  No-one taught us how to do life and yet we all expect ourselves and others to know what the hell we’re doing.  We look to each other for guidance, affirmation and clues, but as none of us really know what we’re doing it doesn’t help much.  We’ll … Read More

Raw pasta dishes are the best!  High on nutrients, low on carbs – they work for all those people who don’t really like healthy food as well as for us health enthusiasts.  They are quick and fun to make and incredibly versatile when it comes to feeding people with different tastes. A dish like today’s is … Read More

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

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

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

Boredom with your food is really bad for your health!  It’s easy to get stuck making the same old recipes again and again. When you’re trying to eat high raw it seems particularly easy to get bored of eating the same thing, and it’s often this boredom that derails people on their healthy-eating mission. When we … Read More

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

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

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

I’m starting to look forward to the Christmas hols now – not far to go!  I want to do something a bit different for my Christmas meal this year, so I’m having fun thinking about new possibilities for festive fare 🙂 This time of year, when it’s cold, is when raw pasta dishes take on a … Read More

Today’s recipe is perfect as the cold weather sets in.  Get the ingredients in and try it over the weekend!It’s my green version of the Red Thai Curry that we’re making this weekend at the Adventures in Raw Main Meals workshop.  I’ll eat it on its own, with cooked brown rice or rice noodles.  And sometimes … Read More

It’s a busy week for me because I’m preparing my delicious autumn raw food workshops as well as the Autumn Vitality Detox.   And all this before I start my 2 week summer holiday this weekend!  Today’s recipe is a summer favourite, as it’s fresh pea season 🙂 On the move All the soul searching I’ve been doing recently has finally … Read More

I’m doing a few days of dietary re-set in the form of juice during the day and raw in the evening, and tonight I’m having this recipe!  It’s light but really satisfying, so a great way to break a fast or fill up after a long day at work. Inspiration for supper  Following on from last … Read More

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