Having seen a couple of people recommend it, I decided to bag myself a copy of Sarah Wilson's I Quit Sugar. If the concept of reducing or eliminating sugar from your diet is totally new to you then you would definitely learn a lot from this book. If you are interested in making some positive … Continue reading MEAL-IN-A-BISCUIT CRACKERS
Food prices just seem to keep going up and up and trying to keep the weekly bill to a figure that doesn’t make my eyes smart is a constant challenge. We love organic, fresh, wholefood which of course you pay a premium for. I try and have a couple of easy and affordable midweek recipes … Continue reading EASY WEEKDAY DAHL
Being vegetarian, coeliac and heading towards the wrong end of 40 means I’m highly likely to be falling short on a whole host of nutrients. Add to that my recent move to a life of sobriety, a time when my body is in recovery and healing, then I really can do with every little boost … Continue reading KICK START YOUR DAY WITH A POWER JUICE
I made this dish for a light Saturday night supper with salad as a side. Hubbie and I had been out for the day so enjoyed a pub lunch and our teenage daughter, fending for herself, had feasted on pizza (and no doubt a bucket load of chocolate!). While mum's away ..... This quick and … Continue reading CRUSTLESS SPINACH & MUSHROOM QUICHE
This is an adaptation of Deliciously Ella’s Cannellini Bean Stew which I have been making for years now! It’s a great recipe for a quick and easy weekday supper. Most of the ingredients are everyday cupboard staples and when served with rice as a side you have created a meal which will satisfy your appetite. … Continue reading CANNELLINI BEAN STEW
Traditionally, Jambalaya is a Cajun dish cooked with shrimps, chicken and vegetables. This vegan alternative uses kidney beans and chickpeas in place of the shrimps and chicken. The end result is a delicious, incredibly tasty and filling dish which isn’t going to break the budget. It’s also a one-pot-dish, which I’m a great fan of … Continue reading EASY VEGAN JAMBALAYA
There are some things in life which, once experienced, you never want to live without. And I know I'm not the only one to feel that way about pantries. Why these magnificent things fell out of fashion in the 60s is quite beyond me. I have even seen women of an older generation glaze over … Continue reading CHESTNUT & BUCKWHEAT BREAD
Life is all about balance and I'm a great believer in the 80/20 rule when it comes to food; eat like an angel 80% of the time but allow yourself the scope to go off the rails for the remaining 20% of the time. In our house we try to behave ourselves on the weekdays … Continue reading SUPER MOIST GLUTEN FREE BANANA BREAD
