Inspiring positive change through food and education
Recipes for medicinal internal and topical treatments.
This smoothie is kid and teen approved. It is also adaptable to the palate. If you like your smoothie sweeter, use a banana, if not, use pineapple which becomes a more subtle taste among the other ingredients. This is not just a drink, it’s a meal, packed full of nutrients. […]
This chutney is delicious with Pakoras and Indian curries. It may be made with a dairy or coconut yoghurt, making it suitable for vegans. It has a great balance of sweetness, saltiness and freshness.
Herb salt is an invaluable condiment. It can lift a simple snack to a whole new level. Add it to avocado on crackers or toast, eggs, garlic bread, meals or dips. You can choose what you add – which herbs and extra flavours such as lemon zest or dried garlic. […]
Dukkah is a traditional Egyption condiment made up of nuts, seeds, spices and dried herbs. There are many combinations, some very simple and some with more complex flavours. This is our family’s favourite recipe. Not only does it taste amazing added to salads, dips, toast with avocado or with olive […]
I developed this recipe with Christmas in mind. It is great to replace some of the very sugary desserts at parties with something more healthy but just as delicious. If you like chocolate gingerbread, add some raw cacao to this recipe and blend it all a little longer to bring […]
Nuts can be expensive to buy, especially if you are after organic or insecticide free and nut butters are even more expensive! If you don’t want to pay the high prices, it is worth making your own. As long as you have a food processor, it is very quick and […]
Have you ever tried cooking with nettles? They are worth their trouble being high in so many vitamins and minerals. I won’t list them here as there is so much information online about the benefits of eating nettle. Check out what our Australian herb expert says by visiting Isabell […]
Ginger is a fantastic anti-viral and the best way for you to access these properties is by consuming the fresh juice. Lemon and honey are also great for your immune system so I developed this drink some time ago and have been building on it ever since. As the name […]
This post and video have been a long time coming. I have now shared this recipe with so many people and it has been a hit with them all so far. I have been talking about releasing this video for ages but we just couldn’t do it. We filmed this […]
In our house, part of our medicine cabinet is my tea drawer and it is fairly well stocked with a variety of herbs. Â I have always found herbal medicine fascinating because it is so accessible and a great way to not only prevent illness but keep the body in good […]
I'm Angela. I love to explore our ability to feel joy through the foods we eat. I am a naturopath, kinesiologist and author. Cooking and eating is a journey and process of discovery and magic. This site embraces whole food cooking and eating and empowering education. Get involved by trying some of the free recipes, purchasing one of my illustrated cookbooks or working with me personally. Looking forward to aiding you to live a happier life through better food choices.
