It’s funny when you over hear your child speaking their truth. My 11 year old son Quin and his friend were chatting about my cooking the other day, this is how the conversation went… Friend: Your mum is such an awesome cook! Quin: Yer I know she’s really good. She Read more…
My Banana Bread is super nutritious and jam-packed with antioxidants! I call it ‘Brainiac’ because it contains Blueberries and Walnuts, both of which are great for brain function as well as overall health. You can also mix it up by trying a few pieces of dried mango or other dried Read more…
With Christmas just around the corner I wanted to share this beautiful, light Christmas themed salad that will fill your dinner table with some healthy cheer! Ingredients: 1 bunch of kale or chard, chopped into thin strips 1/3 cup of Australian pomegranate seeds 3/4 Read more…
As the weather heats up I am on the hunt for light, fresh recipes to try at home with my family. The other day I came across the idea for a Raw, Lavender and Lemon Cheesecake and decided to create my own – it was DIVINE! Sure, on first glance Read more…
Looking for a high protein shake that’s full of goodness and doesn’t come out of a tub or packet? Well this shake has 18 grams of wholesomely good protein. I have never really been a fan of protein powders or shakes. Too many of them are highly “refined foods” Read more…
Today I want to talk to you about Peanuts! There are two misconceptions when it comes to peanuts; 1. They are classed as a ‘nut’ when they are technically a legume, e.g. soybeans, peas, lentils, beans etc. 2. They are healthy, when in fact they are not! Some people Read more…
My boys have always cooked. Since they were tiny I have enrolled them in creating and making meals. True, I force them to fold washing and other mundane household chores but cooking is one that we all love. The other night I had to attend a team meeting in Read more…
This cake is absolutely delicious hot or cold. Depending on your mood you can add or leave out the syrup. It is moist either way and it is complemented beautifully by sweetened, organic yoghurt. This pear cake is definitely one of our family favourites! Ingredients: (please use organic wherever Read more…
My good friend Michelle Ronan is an incredible cook. Recently, Michelle shared with me her delicious (and healthy) Paleo Banana Cake with Coconut Cream Icing – and I just had to share it. This is a healthy treat the whole family can enjoy, and to my Melbourne mums who have Read more…
Recently I’ve been asking the team at Well Adjusted and the practice, to share with me some of their favourite recipes. As the weather cools down Tara and I were discussing how we crave soups. Neither of us fancy watery, thin soups but prefer the nutritious and filling kind. In Read more…