Only last week I was wearing five layers and contemplating which soup to make. Now I'm perspiring at the thought. Summer has officially arrived before Spring got started and its time for fresh crisp bowls, ice cold smoothies & alfresco dining. Despite the humidity and frizzy hair I wont be complaining! And to think my… Continue reading 8 easy recipes perfect for summer
Home sweet home. You might not quite be feeling the sentiment, unless of course you have a dog and then you are especially thankful for your fur baby. Nature walks will never be appreciated like they are today so indulge in the simplicity of sheltered life. In reality home is where we have the most… Continue reading Meal planning during COVID19 – Immune supporting shopping list
If you're anything like me then you wake up craving something sweet. Granola is usually my morning ritual, but sometimes I like to mix it up with something a little more indulgent - when I want breakfast to remind me its the weekend! I have two super simple recipes for when you want to treat… Continue reading Morning Treats
Sweet, tart and warm, this is the perfect salad for those crisp Fall days, and makes a great side dish for Thanks Giving. With so many people being gluten and/or dairy free, this beautiful bowl caters to most dietary needs. It has a nice balance of fresh fruit, nuts & seeds, airy grains, greens and… Continue reading Fall salad – Cranberry, quinoa & squash
I could literally live on bowls of hot spicy broth and squiggly noodles. Who's with me? I never get bored of the aromatic, hot and tangy ginger, garlic & chili combo! What's really great is that when you run out of fresh there are now convenient options available, made without fillers. My recommendations are jarred… Continue reading 5 minute vegan ramen
I know its October, but with the fluctuating temperatures, my cravings are equally inconsistent. So I'm going to talk salad. Sounds boring right, but I promise these are anything but. If you've already fully embraced Fall (isn't it the best!) then you can make any one of these as a starter, followed by your pumpkin… Continue reading Salads – All year round
Its been some time since I've added a recipe, so thought it was only fair to give you two for one! Getting married takes up some serious life span (he better be worth it right!?), especially when you organize your wedding from a distance! But I wouldn't have wanted to be a bride anywhere other… Continue reading Fall – The season for soup
I needed another 'go to' healthy treat other than my beloved banana nut bread. The criteria was something rich and indulgent, easy to make and quick to bake using as few ingredients as possible. When that chocolate craving hits you definitely don't have time to execute patience. Using just four whole foods, I came up… Continue reading Coconut cacao cookies
Who says you can't cook fish like the great restaurants do!? It's true, preparing fish can be a fiddly thing and often we prefer to leave it to the professionals. I know I have been blown away by fantastic fishiness at fine dining restaurants, wishing I could replicate the creation at home. If only! The… Continue reading Tomato basil halibut & purple potatoes
This recipe was inspired by a recent visit to Lautrec - Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star restaurant - located at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, PA. I knew I wanted the roasted carrots as soon as I spotted them on the tasting menu. I'm already a fan, but when paired with a curried honey vinaigrette and… Continue reading Maple curried rainbow carrots
