Aromatic Carrot Patties
Aromatic Carrot Patties These aromatic carrot patties are always a winner for breakfasts, lunches and snacks as they can be eaten hot or cols. They are easy to prepare and you can make extras to freeze for eating at another time. I serve them with some plain yoghurt and mint and either some flatbread or […]
No Bake Almond Butter & Muesli Slice
My No Bake Almond Butter and Muesli slice is something I make when my teenage son has the munchies and wants a snack in a hurry! I toast organic oats and spelt flakes and mix these with nuts, seeds and coconut and then bind it together with delicious almond butter and some maple syrup. A […]
Kitchari
Kitchari is a wonderful winter food that is warming, nurturing, helps to cleanse toxins from our system, rejuvenates the cells and according to Ayurvedic medicine, it balances our constitution. It is a blend of rice and moong dhal (skinned split mung beans) and is also considered a healing and fasting food. What’s good about it? […]
Spring Quinoa Salad
Spring Quinoa Salad Spring Quinoa Salad is one of my favourite recipes as it’s light but substantial and can be a meal in itself. I roast the broccoli which makes it slightly crispy, but the asparagus is lightly steamed and the salad is topped off with dry roasted or activated almonds. All this creates a […]
Raspberry Coconut Slice
Raspberry Coconut Slice Recipe by Marianne Harold Raspberry Coconut Slice is my interpretation of the jam and coconut slices we used to eat as kids. Made with fresh raspberries and without refined sugar it is also dairy and gluten free. This slice goes down well as a healthy treat and is very satisfying. See recipe […]
Coping with pre-Festive Season Stress
Coping with pre-Festive Season Stress Stress levels begin to rise for many of us with the approach of the Festive Season. These stresses can vary from a lack of time, financial or relationship stress, concern about what presents to buy or worrying about eating too much or about our health in general. Usually most of […]
Avocado – A True Wonder Food
Avocado – a true wonder food! What’s not to love?! Not only is it so easy to eat in all sorts of ways – straight out of the skin with a sprinkle of sea salt, on toast with your other favourites, blended into creamy dips and sauces, chopped into salads and mixed up into raw […]
Banana & Date Bread (Nut, Sugar, Dairy, Gluten Free)
Banana & Date Bread (Nut, Sugar, Dairy, Gluten Free) Banana Bread is always delicious and we can make so many variations – this one with dates. It is 100% gluten, nut, dairy (optional) and refined sugar free option for those who want a gluten and nut free option. Eat it warm spread with butter for […]
Winter Food – Dry Pumpkin Curry
Suddenly it’s winter in Brisbane and a curry is perfect comfort food for warming us up. This nutritious dry pumpkin curry can be served with rice or quinoa on its own or you can really warm up by eating it with another of your preferred curries or steamed green vegetables. We ate many delicious curries […]
Antioxidant Smoothie
I call this smoothie my ‘Antioxidant Smoothie’ as it is packed with them. It is one of my favourite blends especially with the white Dragonfruit (or Pitaya fruit), and it is also very refreshing. Ingredients: 1/2 white dragonfruit 1/2 cup of raspberries (spray free) 1/2 plum – I buy Queen Garnet variety when […]