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

Spinach strawb blood orange juice

What it lacks in looks, it makes up for in both taste and nutrients...now that the boys rugby season is over, we have spent the last two Saturdays at Orange Grove Market. One of my favourite fruits, the lemonade fruit has been irresistible so I figured at this time of year while flu & are … Continue reading Spinach strawb blood orange juice

Green smoothie 

Here's a tip, a can of coconut milk can look intimidating & in the past, I've avoiding opening one, thinking I won't be able to finish the whole thing: freeze it into individual ice cubes (in my case, heart shaped). Following my naturopath visit on Friday, I realised I did need to pump the nutritional … Continue reading Green smoothie 

BB smoothie | raw vegan P GF DF RSF

I bought some beautiful fat beetroots at our local growers markets (Orange Grove in Lilyfield) on Saturday & instantly had grand plans on how to use them. I roasted one last night in a bit of olive oil & ate them simply on a bed of freshly picked watercress & rocket from my Mum's community … Continue reading BB smoothie | raw vegan P GF DF RSF

Sesame Bars | DF GF RSF RV

I think everyone who went through primary school in the late 80s/90s remember sesame bars. No idea what was in them but probably tons of sugar....so, make these instead.... 1/4 cup rice malt syrup 1/4 tahini 1/8 cup sesame seeds Warm up the rice malt syrup then stir through the tahini & sesame seeds. Tip … Continue reading Sesame Bars | DF GF RSF RV

Cumquat, rosemary, banana smoothie | RV DF GF RSF PALEO

My strongest memory of cumquats is as a child at my Grandparents holiday house in Merimbula. I found these cumquats ripe for the picking in my parents garden. The sweetness of bananas vs sour / bitterness of cumquats vs rosemary worked really well What I threw in 1 banana (frozen overnight) 3 cumquats, peeled 1 … Continue reading Cumquat, rosemary, banana smoothie | RV DF GF RSF PALEO

Chia cacao date balls | RV DF GF RSF PALEO

Yet another variation on date balls. This particular one is raw vegan as well as gluten-free, dairy-free & refined sugar free. This recipe I have specified where most ingredients are from as I want to spread the message that these are readily accessible (in your supermarket) ingredients. As usual, quantities are rough so I always … Continue reading Chia cacao date balls | RV DF GF RSF PALEO

Black tahini brownie | raw vegan

Any excuse for brownies, right? I seem to make a different variation every time depending on what I have in the cupboard. This simple brownie is just thrown together In a food processor: 10 dates 1/3 cup almond meal 1/4 cup cacao 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons black tahini 3-6 organic raspberries (optional) Throw … Continue reading Black tahini brownie | raw vegan

Pineapple frappe | raw vegan GF DF RSF

This has to be one of the easiest & satisfying summer drinks....you could even add vodka for a delicious cocktail. It's gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar free, raw & vegan. It only requires 2 simple ingredients. Just add water. INGREDIENTS 2 cups pineapple, chopped then frozen overnight 10 mint leaves - you don't even need the … Continue reading Pineapple frappe | raw vegan GF DF RSF

Raw slaw | vegan

My younger sister has left today to go back to her home of the last 3 years - London. Every time she comes to Sydney, I tend to party more than I normally would (let's face it, I'm a working Mum of a 2 1/2yr old & 4 yr old), go to bed later, drink … Continue reading Raw slaw | vegan