Kale is definitely one of the healthiest and most nutritious plant foods in existence. Kale well earns its superfood badge, here are 10 reasons why..
Chicken & Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
When it comes to comfort food shepherd’s pie is top of the list. It is the ultimate Winter warmer, oozing comfort. From the rich hardy filling topped off with buttery creamy mash and baked all in one pan till just crisp, there is just nothing better. Hungry yet?
Blueberry & Vanilla Spelt Scones
The Winter days have had me feeling more like baking. Maybe it’s because we don’t feel like braving the cold outside, the home comfort of staying warm indoors. Having time at home gives us some spare hours over the weekend to do the things we love in my case baking or maybe just because we feel like turning the kettle on more often to warm our frosty fingers. Whatever the reasons I’m not complaining I love getting my hands dirty in the kitchen. There is just something so satisfying and homely about baking something from scratch wouldn’t you agree? Continue reading “Blueberry & Vanilla Spelt Scones”
Sicilian Eggplant Caponata Pasta
One of my all time guilty pleasures is pasta, I mean who doesn’t love pasta?
I try not to eat it too regularly but when I do I make it worth it. There is just something so satisfying about a big bowl of pasta with a homemade sauce that is so utterly gratifying, you know what im talking about.
I like to use spelt pasta or quinoa pasta when I can as an alternative . I find the spelt pasta the closest in flavour and texture though without the heavy carb feeling afterwards. Spelt is low in GI so has slow releasing energy rather complex carbohydrates that gives us that full sluggish feeling, making it harder to digest. However, it is not gluten-free so if that is your requirement use quinoa or a grain pasta instead. Continue reading “Sicilian Eggplant Caponata Pasta”
Veggie Pad Thai Noodles with Peanut Sesame Dressing
Pad Thai is one of the most well-known Thai dishes in Australia and around the world even scoring the title of one of the most ordered takeaway dishes back in 2014. It’s tasty, not too spicy yet still packed with flavour it is easy to see why it has become so popular.
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Sugar Free Lemon, Chia, Honey Cakes
Today I started the day doing what I love to do on a Wednesday, going for a run. I’m so very fortunate to live only minutes from the beach and am spoilt with this amazing weather here on the Gold Coast even in the Winter, that it would be ignorant of me not make the effort to utilize it.
After I drop the kids at school and preschool I make Wednesday morning my day to inhale in the ocean air while I run amongst the many other fellow runners, walkers, or just peaceful wave watchers. People from all walks of life appreciating natures beauty. It always fascinates me to observe people and wonder what is happening in their lives to bring them here.
I discard all the negativity and stress that life brings in my day-to-day busy life and focus on only that moment. I don’t have to tell you how mind health is just as important as physical health and I feel running in this environment so freeing, peaceful and so valuable for your soul and spirit.
