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

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

GUT FEELINGS

One year ago my son was diagnosed with a stomach parasite called Dientamoeba Fragilis. I didn't realise at the time but this parasite is way more common than I could have imagined & thanks to littlies & their still-developing learning to wash hands when going to the loo, this parasite is transmitted frequently in daycares, … Continue reading GUT FEELINGS

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

Dientamoeba Fragilis

When I received a call from our family GP in June 2017 telling me that my six-year-old son had Dientamoeba Fragilis, I was totally unsure how treatment would progress. She told me it was great that tests had uncovered what was going on in his tummy BUT there has been conflict between doctors on whether … Continue reading Dientamoeba Fragilis

Vanilla miso tahini fudge

VEGAN | GLUTEN-FREE | NUT-FREE | DAIRY-FREE | EGG-FREE | LOW FRUCTOSE | IQS APPROVED | 6 INGREDIENTS ONLY | ONE PAN ONLY I become innovative when I am craving something sweet - which is a dangerous attribute to have! After scanning the pantry, I came up with this combination which is incredibly fudge-like but … Continue reading Vanilla miso tahini fudge

Chocolate brownies

GLUTEN-FREE | NUT-FREE | SUGAR-FREE | VEGETARIAN | 6 INGREDIENTS ONLY | NO BLENDER NEEDED | CAN BE PALEO | CAN BE DAIRY-FREE I've left you all hanging long enough for this recipe. It's super simple, & can even be 5 ingredients if you prefer (this will also make it dairy-free) INGREDIENTS 1 cup cacao … Continue reading Chocolate brownies