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Saffron Risotto with sunflower seed parmesan (Vegan, GF)

By , March 13, 2021

‘Did you know that an ounce of Saffron is almost the same as an ounce of gold?!, I’d take Saffron any day’ This is a great recipe from Food Future Institute.  I personally love the use of saffron for the vibrant colour, delicate fragrance and amazing health benefits.  Saffron is a spice derived from the

Grounding Spiced Oatmeal and Raisin Cookies (GF, Vegan)

By , January 24, 2021

‘’When pure sincerity forms within, it is outwardly realized in other people’s hearts’ – Lao Tzu This cookie is a spiced version of an oatmeal and raisin cookie. I’m using golden raisins, cinnamon, turmeric, pepper, ginger and cardamom. The banana and almond butter act as a binder and give added richness and sweetness. It’s can

Chef Elliott’s Miso Soup (Vegan, GF)

By , January 17, 2021

‘Let your spine be loose like seaweed’ This quote comes from Eoin Finn, a pro surfer who is talking about his recommended form in both surfing and yoga. It is common to think that in both of these art forms you need to hold your body in perfect forms. However, this rigidity can be harmful,

Khao Yum Dressing & Peanut Dipping Sauce (Vegan, GF)

By , December 13, 2020

‘Live your life, by a compass, not a clock’ I love to travel to different places, to learn about new cultures, histories, language and food. For me food represents all of these things, and to understand the food, can give a deeper understanding of the culture.  This pandemic has paused travel plans for most people,

Kunde (Peanut Curry) Vegan, GF

By , December 5, 2020

This is a classic Kenyan dish. It is fragrant, grounding and flavour packed. It’s filling, vegan and when combined with rice provides a complete protein.  Black-eyed beans are a favourite of mine, as my grandma used to cook them in a deep tomato, onion gravy (recipe also on the blog), once a week. They are

Pecan Pie (Vegan)

By , November 22, 2020

‘Stress can not exist in the presence of a pie’ With thanksgiving round the corner, I thought it would be good to give you a class dish. This pecan pie is sweet, indulgent and delicious. The pecans are baked twice and so makes your home smell warm and inviting for hours. I like to make

Maple Glazed Pumpkin Donuts (Vegan)

By , November 14, 2020

‘As you ramble on through life, whatever be your goal, keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole’ With fall in the air, pumpkins are abundant. They are perfect for the autumn as they are grounding and nutritive. They contain high levels of beta carotene, vitamin C, E and tryptophan. Tryptophan helps

Banana and Chocolate Swirl (Vegan)

By , November 7, 2020

‘A little bit of sweetness can drown out a whole lot of bitterness’ Is there anything better than the combination of the banana and chocolate?  It’s a classic on the BBQ, makes a wonderful milkshake and a sumptuous banana bread. This banana bread is vegan. The banana and milk supply the moisture, the flour acts

Turmeric Vegetable Rice (Vegan, GF)

By , August 29, 2020

‘Good food is very often, even most often, simple food’. Anthony Bourdain This is an easy, one pot dish. It was made by my grandma on fasting days, as it does not contain onions or garlic. Onions and garlic are seen to excite the mind and so are often omitted when fasting. If you have

Creole Okra Stew (Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

By , July 25, 2020

I love Okra…now, but growing up with my grandma, she used to call these ladies fingers and so I refused to eat them. Ladies fingers are Okra, also known as Bhindi in Hindu.  On the inside Okra has seeds (making it technically a fruit) and is a little slimy, which puts people off. However, it