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This sweet potato hummus can be served with bread as a spread, vegetables as a dip, or with chicken breasts as a condiment. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sweet Potato Hummus ♥ When it comes to raising children I do not think there is a right way or a wrong way. What … Continue reading Sweet Potato Hummus Spiced With Cumin
Taking humble, in season, oranges and lemons, I made Citrus Purée. As I type the words oranges and lemons I am reminded of the childhood nursery rhyme which refers to the bells of various Churches in London. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Citrus Purée ♥ When we hear the words Notre-Dame the … Continue reading Citrus Purée Using Oranges And Lemons
It is necessary to be filled with confidence when you make something for a toddler. You cannot rely on your own palate and so I was very happy when Hannah tucked into the teething biscuits I made for her. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Teething Biscuits ♥ 14 years ago Dave bought … Continue reading Teething Biscuits To Offer Teething Relief
There are so many good reasons for you to be making fresh ricotta. It is super easy to make and you can determine the thickness of your ricotta by adjusting the straining time. Head straight on to the Recipe For Ricotta ♥ I really wish that everything could be as simple as this home-made ricotta. … Continue reading Recipe For Home-Made Ricotta
It is so easy to make vanilla yoghurt at home using your oven. I am so pleased with the results that I doubt I will ever buy yoghurt again. And at least this way I can add the flavourings I like without having to worry about the sugar. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Vanilla Yoghurt Made In The Oven
For this month’s The Food In Jars Mastery Challenge we were tasked to turn our hand to drying and dehydration. I made dried grapefruit and it is a super saving to do this at home. And so worth the wait! Head straight on to the Recipe For Dried Grapefruit ♥ I should have been writing blog posts but … Continue reading Dried Grapefruit Using Your Oven
Hazelnut butter (or any nut butter) is made by crushing the nuts until a paste forms. I made use of a blender to make this spread which is high in protein, fiber, and essential fatty acids. Head straight on to the Recipe For Hazelnut Butter ♥ Last month my car license came up for renewal. Before the … Continue reading Hazelnut Butter High In Protein
I used the unsweetened Almond Breeze to make almond milk chai. This is a great source of Calcium and Vitamins A, D and E and as a bonus is cholesterol and dairy free. Head straight on to the Recipe For Almond Milk Chai ♥ Last month at work we got slammed with orders. It was … Continue reading Almond Milk Chai For Almond Breeze
Did you know that ginger is part of the same family as galangal, turmeric and cardamom? I love using fresh ginger in my smoothies and find it goes so well with carrot. I keep fresh root ginger in my freezer to use as needed throughout the year. My ginger smoothie was made one very hot … Continue reading Ginger Smoothie Packed Full Of Flavour
Blueberries are low in carbohydrates and consist mainly of water. They are not particulalry nutrient rich either. However, they have low calorific value and glycemic load and are perfect for use in a dairy free smoothie. Head straight on to the recipe for Dairy Free Smoothie ♥ At the beginning of August last year the electrician … Continue reading Dairy Free Smoothie Using Almond Milk
Almond milk is a cholesterol and lactose free substitute for cows milk. Suitable for vegans this is easy to make at home as long as you have a decent blender. Head straight on to the recipe for Almond Milk ♥ When I turned 16 I was given a silver charm bracelet as a gift. The … Continue reading Almond Milk: Easy To Make At Home
I cannot stress the importance of eating properly before training or exercising. Over a year ago Dave and I stopped eating starchy carbohydrates at night. We were given an eating plan by our gym owner which I tagged on to our current eating regime. I mentioned to a friend that we were not eating starch … Continue reading Recipe For Sweet Potato Muffins
To me, no summer salad is complete without sprouts. When I was in primary school, one of my closest friends was Italian. Lunches at her house were always a treat of pizza home made by her Nonna. Her Zia (Aunt) was forced to stay at home, and she was a vegan. This was my first … Continue reading Sprouts For Salads And How To Make Them