Healthy eating

Tips for a healthy holiday

By , December 22, 2024

As we move into the holidays, with social and family meets. I thought I would send out a few tips on how to keep your plate and yourself balanced. I was asked to contribute to an article by the lovely Cam Hayes from Rent.com. I will post the link to the full article at the

Chocolate Oat Bar (GF, V)

By , December 14, 2024

‘We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude’. The holidays can often feel stressful. It is the end of the year, and we naturally rush to get things finalized. It is the holidays, and many people travel to and from family. Gratuities, gifts, meetings and holiday parties start to enter

Almond Cardamom Cookies (GF, V)

By , December 7, 2024

‘Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive’ I was recently invited to a cookie party. My first one. It called for all bakers to bring their signature cookie to the table and swap cookies and

Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (GF, V)

By , November 23, 2024

‘Bake the world a better place’ More easy and wholesome cookies for the holidays. This one is an oat-based cookie and so a good grab and go for breakfast. It is also nut free. It holds its shape and texture when cool and lasts a while, if in the fridge. It’s a great way of

Pumpkin Bread (GF)

By , November 13, 2024

‘Pumpkin spice and everything nice’ Mr B loves all things about the end of year season. He loves the build up to the holidays, the holiday decorations, candy canes and of course America’s favorite pumpkin spice. I usually make my own pumpkin spice as I like to play around with the spicing and source my

Nut Banana Cookies (GF, V)

By , November 7, 2024

‘C is for cookie and that’s good enough for me’ – Cookie monster I am on another mission to get more nuts into Baby B’s diet. Since daycare’s quite understandably don’t allow nuts, all his intake has to be at home. He loves cookies, what kid doesn’t? So I thought this would be a fun

Swiss Chard with Pecan Sunflower Seed Streusel (GF, V)

By , October 25, 2024

‘Something scattered or sprinkled’ – Streusel definition You normally associate a streusel topping with baking, it is the crumb that is scattered on a pie or bread. From my experience it is one of the most delicious and coveted part of the baked good. I don’t have a sweet tooth, so I was pleasantly surprised

Quick Squash Noodle Soup (GF, V)

By , October 17, 2024

‘Advice from a pumpkin; be well rounded, get plenty of sunshine, give thanks for life’s bounty, have thick skin, keep growing, be outstanding in your field, think big’ Creamy coconut and mellow squash are a lovely seasonal addition to a traditional Thai inspired soup. The sweetness serves to balance out some of the powerful and

Orange and Cranberry Scones (GF, V)

By , October 11, 2024

‘We may usefully consider, then, the value of oranges. They are, of course, one of the most universally enjoyed of fruits…but they have other qualities besides their natural succulence and delectability. They are a symbol of the sweetness and peace which follow upon bitterness and storm. The oranges…are the visible fruits and invisible graces. This