Banana Bread

Who would have thought 12 months ago that there would be a global challenge of who could make the best banana bread? I’m late to the party but it seemed appropriate to cap off the year with my own version. This one is gluten-free, dairy-free & cane sugar free, but I promise it’s still delicious … Continue reading Banana Bread

Oat cookies

NUT-FREE | EGG-FREE | VEGETARIAN | CANE SUGAR FREE | 6 EASY PANTRY/FRIDGE INGREDIENTS | THERMOMIX 120g organic butter50g honey (or maple)1tspn bicarb100g oats150g plain flour 65g coconut sugar pre-heat the oven to 170 degrees celsiusline an oven tray with unbleached baking paper Throw butter (lightly chopped) & honey in the thermoSet to 60 degrees … Continue reading Oat cookies

Ricotta hotcakes

GLUTEN-FREE | VEGETARIAN | CANE SUGAR FREE I looked online unsuccessfully for a gluten-free, grain-free sugar-free ricotta pancake so here it is.....kids approved & maximum six ingredients 3 organic eggs1 cup almond meal1 tablespoon psyllium husk (this helps bind)1 1/2 cups (375g) ricotta2 tablespoons buckwheat flourOptional: 1 tablespoon coconut sugar Mix all ingredients together. Leave … Continue reading Ricotta hotcakes

Dientamoeba Fragilis

MAY 2019: A year on from our last Dientamoeba Fragilis diagnosis & we're back to square one. I noticed in my 7 year old increasing aggression, anger, irritability, night terrors (thankfully unlike last year these were only occasional), teeth grinding & gas (from the most non-farty kid you'll ever meet). To me these symptoms were … Continue reading Dientamoeba Fragilis

Cornflake cookies

GLUTEN FREE | NUT FREE | LUNCHBOX FRIENDLY| VEGETARIAN ME. WANT. COOKIE. Although I think the Cookie Monster's flavour of choice might have been choc-chip, I've done a few rounds of taste testing of these cornflake cookies & think they might pass the test.... SIX SIMPLE INGREDIENTS 150g butter (if you've got a good butter … Continue reading Cornflake cookies

Embracing an ethical, sustainable, enviro friendly Christmas

I embrace the mantra that every cent we spend is a vote for what products we want this world to create. I also embrace minimalism so my gifts are often services (massage vouchers from a local business are a favourite); disposable (soap, candles, organic tea) or a product I feel has a positive environmental impact … Continue reading Embracing an ethical, sustainable, enviro friendly Christmas

3 ingredient dairy-free ice-cream

3 INGREDIENTS | VEGAN | GLUTEN-FREE | DAIRY-FREE | NUT-FREE | CHILD FRIENDLY | NO ADDED CANE SUGAR | LOW FRUCTOSE I made this “nice-cream” or vegan ice-cream or whatever you choose to call it because I have been getting mighty bored of the whinging of “Whats for afternoon teeeeeeea?” the whole walk home from … Continue reading 3 ingredient dairy-free ice-cream

Pineapple & blood orange frappe

You guys, I know it's not my normal thing blending lots of fruits BUT I'm trying to get my body ready for the 30 or so hours of travel we are embarking on this Friday. I am keeping ginger farmers afloat at the moment with the volumes I am consuming. I'm also trying to finish … Continue reading Pineapple & blood orange frappe