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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 […]

Chocolate Berry Chia (or Flaxseed) Pudding

 

 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 […]

Indian curry

Ryan’s Delicious Lentil and Vegetable Curry

 

 My son Ryan loves to cook. He usually doesn’t like to be in front of the camera however. For some reason he is changing and actually asked if he could do a video with his recipe. He is also responsible for the editing and creation of the footage. Part of […]

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. 

minestrone soup

Minestrone

 

 Who doesn’t love a good Minestrone. It is simple to prepare, satisfying and healthy. For the best flavour, use your own home-made stock or stock paste for more depth of flavour. Alternatively, add a few more herbs such as marjoram, oregano and thyme.