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In the kitchen- spinach and chickpea sauté with fried bread toasts

Confession time: chickpeas= yuck! At least that is what I thought before trying this absolutely gorgeous delicious mouth-watering recipe. I was scouring PInterest when it just called to me! I love the addition of the fried bread toast but I will admit I wasn’t too impressed with the little bit more preparation time it needed. You have to chop up little bits of bread, use a food processor, keep the spices coming, etc… Actually that’s probably the reason it is so bloody good! Give this recipe a go because even if you don’t like chickpeas, you’ll still be impressed.

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January 19, 2014 by
Food, let's play

boy in the kitchen!

A month ago, while we were decorating our Christmas tree, Georgie asked for pancakes for dinner. So, I dropped what I was doing and headed to the kitchen with him to whip up a batch. Georgie stood on his little stool and waited for me to gather all the ingredients. He then helped me scoop out the exact measurements with that cute toddler steadiness and then he cracked open two eggs with one hand. We began mixing away when my mother-in-law began laughing. She couldn’t believe how well Georgie was handling himself and the whole process. He is indeed a great sous chef and I could not be prouder. I smile when he starts cleaning and cups his hand under the kitchen counter to catch those crumbs.

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January 13, 2014 by
Food

In the kitchen— Mushroom and spinach omelette

As much as I like to cook, I have noticed that I tend to avoid complicated recipes. A never-ending list of ingredients scares the shit out of me. I love a good challenge in the kitchen but most days I want to avoid the hassle.  That’s why I love quick, simple, get to the point type of recipes. These types are made even better when they don’t break the bank and can be found (or should be) in your pantry, fridge or freezer. This is a great example. You can whip it up in minutes if you have a few eggs, some spinach (frozen will do), a couple of mushrooms and some shredded cheese. It’s filling, healthy and quick. Pop some tomatoes in the oven before you start and enjoy a good old hearty omelette.

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October 25, 2013 by
Food

In the kitchen— Soar on Raw!

The first time I heard of Erini was when I was asked to interview her for an article in the newspaper I used to work for. The reason for said interview was Erini’s popular workshops on raw food and how to advocate more raw ingredients and healthy meals into a hectic lifestyle. Although I have to admit I have only mastered one or two of her recipes-that’s only down to lack of motivation- I didn’t hesitate for a minute to grab a copy when I saw she had written a book with 100 recipes. All with no cooking involved. Soar on Raw combines mythology and mother nature in an inspirational and educational way and also boasts the most beautiful, colourful pictures. My favourite part is a shopping list she has included to get you started-because any person who prepares meals on a regular base knows how important it is to keep a well-stocked pantry and fridge. Oh and of course this book has spoken to the mother in me by including kids in the mix with recipes you can prepare for a child’s birthday party. I can’t wait to start feeding my family more raw goodies and getting this damn flu out of my system.

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October 13, 2013 by
Food

In the kitchen— overnight yoghurt delight

I totally made that name up, by the way. The overnight yoghurt delight is something I love to do for a number of reasons. It’s super healthy because it contains so many goodies, it’s the perfect breakfast to start a busy day and the best part: It take less than five minutes to prepare.There may be a few items you will need to pick up to give this baby a boost. These include superfoods like Goji berries, Chia seeds and frozen berries. The latter you can get at most supermarkets. It’s a good idea to stock berries and fruit, in general, in the freezer for smoothies or ice cream toppings. The rest you will have to source out at your local health food store. Mix all these with vanilla yoghurt or plain, some honey, if you like things sweet and even some cocoa powder, add porridge oats and/or granola and some milk. Next, you’re gonna shake that baby so it’s a good idea to put it all in a jar or container that seals WELL. Leave it in the fridge overnight so everything softens and blends and serve it up the next morning without any hassle or cooking. Love it! Love it!

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September 30, 2013 by

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