“Over the last couple of years we’ve all heard someone we know singing praises about bone broths, so let’s explore what all the ‘hoo-ha’ is all about…” What is bone broth? Bone Broth (also referred to as ‘stock’) is a mineral rich infusion made by boiling vegetables and herbs with Read more…
I know it’s easy and not that expensive to buy natural confectionery these days. Nothing however goes past making your family some jellies chock full of wholesome gelatin. With today’s modern diet we often don’t attain as much gelatin and collagen that our ancestors would have via the regular consumption Read more…
“Adaptogens are meant to bring us back to the middle” says Dr. Brenda Powell, co-medical director of the Center for Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute.1 Functional medicine guru Frank Lipman, MD,2 calls them: “Nature’s miracle anti-stress and fatigue fighters.” Chances are if you’ve been a Read more…
Here’s how to make this yummy Paleo, Gluten-Free Bread… Prep 5 mins Cook 50 mins Makes 1 loaf Ingredients 7 large eggs 1 cup (1/2 pint or 250ml) unsweetened almond butter ½ cup (8 tablespoons or 125ml) arrowroot starch ½ cup (8 tablespoons or 125mg) tapioca starch ¼ cup (4 tablespoons Read more…
Serves 4 | Prep Time 10m | Cooking Time 10m Okay, full disclosure; this is Jennifer’s 16-year-old son’s recipe. He owns the kitchen like a boss when he makes this dessert and when any young lady is sitting spectating, he’s also been known to puff up his chest convincingly. Occasionally Read more…
Spanish Baked Eggs SERVES: 3 | PREP TIME 10m | COOKING TIME 10m Breakfast need not be boring and eggs for breakfast need not be plain. Get a bit of flavour in your family’s morning routine with this taste sensation for breakfast (or lunch, a hearty snack or supper). This Read more…
This soup has wonderfully dense flavors that are sure to warm the soul. The refreshing citrus taste and the hint of ginger offer a beautiful twist to a traditional roast pumpkin soup. The good news is, that’s not all – a bowl of this soup superchargers your body, take a Read more…
A team member offered me one of these homemade biscuits a few months ago and I must admit I was flawed. I’m not much of a biscuit fan so I smiled and took one tentatively and proceeded to nibble politely. I was expecting to encounter an incredibly sweet, powdery biscuit Read more…
I came across this beautiful recipe from naturopath and nutritionist Renee Leonard-Stainton earlier in the week and it’s simply too good not to share. This dessert is gluten-free, dairy-free and doesn’t contain any refined sugar – so that makes it a winner in my house! The combination of honey, coconut Read more…
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…