Going on an Easter egg hunt can be lots of fun, especially when you find lovely hand dyed eggs! Maya and I dyed a dozen beautiful brown eggs into an array of vibrant colours. We then took them to a picnic that we had today with friends. I hid the eggs in the park and […]
For second breakfast this morning we had Peach Strudel. I put the strudel together, which was very easy, so do not be fooled by the appearances….I must warn though, this is not in the slightest bit healthy but if you want to make something that looks good quickly, and if you are a sweet tooth you […]
Bee Pollen has numerous health benefits. One of which is that it can help with allergies. The Spring sniffles snuffles and sneezes to be had from blooming flowers can be helped with these magic golden granules. Keep spring fever at bay with natures remedy. A little pollen a day may just help you from visiting […]
While working at Citrus, in Byron Bay, Lisa Middleton taught me the art of making salads. Salads can be the most scrumptious rewarding thing to eat, and there are really no rules to making salads. The key is in using interesting ingredients, good olive oil and fresh herbs. Some people may associate eating salad with […]
I remembered the other day that when I was a little girl my Mother would boil an egg and mash it on toast for me for breakfast. I seemed to enjoy this a child but have not had it in years….until I made this for breakfast today…..a grown up variation that has fresh chives and capers. […]
I am a big fan of snacking. Since having babies, and having the calories burn like a wild fire my snacking has been a guilt free pleasure. Despite currently having a fast metabolism and being able to eat what I want, I still choose to snack on healthy things instead of junk….for obvious reasons….you are […]
I look forward to cool weather just so I can eat soup, and during the last weeks of winter when the days are becoming warmer I make sure I enjoy soup as much as I can….Vegetarian Split Pea Soup is a favorite as it is simple and wholesome. Split Pea Soup 1 cup of dried […]
This will be a two part post, with part II (a recipe!) to follow. Part I is dedicated to my love of legumes. Soaking beans and peas is a normal part of my cooking regime. I often plan to cook beans, peas or lentils and so give my self plenty of time in advance to […]
Ok finally, here is an easy and healthy recipe…..you have to love asparagus…as much as I do!!! This is one of my favourite meals for lunch or dinner. This recipe I gained from my friend and Chef, Colette Nelson who I worked for at Ludvig’s Bistro in Sitka, Alaska. Collete made me this for dinner […]
Cheddar bunnies, goldfish, mac & cheese I took an interest in American cheese and cheese products when I noticed lots of kids eating these things at the playground, and in friends homes. It seemed to me, in America many children are eating cheddar bunnies, goldfish and mac & cheese, all of which have the hazardous […]