Recipes

Recipes for wholefood meals, snacks and desserts. Using real, whole foods, free from additives, processed foods and white sugar.

Raw Chia Crackers

Try making these delicious, healthy crackers. They are made from chia seeds which are a powerhouse of nutrients. I flavoured mine with fresh herbs from the garden and sea salt but I am sure you could add any number of flavours. Try different seasonings in the form of herbs and […]

 

Make Your Own Almond Milk

Why Almonds? Nowadays there are so many varieties of milk it is almost strange to be drinking milk from a cow. So why do we choose almonds? This lovely white liquid is: Free of lactose Provides vitamins A, D, E and calcium Contains B vitamins, iron and riboflavin which are good […]

 

Tea as a gentle medicine – Digestive Tea

In our house, part of our medicine cabinet is my tea drawer and it is fairly well stocked with a variety of herbs.  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 […]

 
Kombucha

How to make Kombucha

What is Kombucha and why drink it? Kombucha starts out as a sugary tea, which is then fermented with the help of a scoby. “SCOBY” is actually an acronym for “symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast.” It is very similar to the mother used to make vinegar.  The scoby is added […]

 
Pumpkin pie

Pumpkin Pie, naturally sweetened and grain free

Pumpkin pie is a traditional North American favourite. This recipe uses whole foods to create a delicious pie. The pumpkin is roasted instead of steamed in order to create a sweeter, stronger flavour. The dairy cream is replaced with coconut cream and the sugar with maple syrup. You may wish […]

 

Something I NEVER thought I would see

My youngest son Ryan has always been the one who has provided the most challenge when it comes to healthy eating. He is the one who rejected anything green, who at first wouldn’t touch salad and vegetables and who had an eye for anything in a bright wrapper.