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Category: Health Recipes

Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

May 27, 2022Apr 12, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

Using some of my favourite ingredients I created a banana peanut butter smoothie. This was like a meal in a glass, and something I will make again for a quick lunch time treat. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie ♥ My messaging App of choice is WhatsApp. I like … Continue reading Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

Orange And Almond Cake

Apr 25, 2022Mar 15, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

I love the method that Ellie Goulding has used for her Orange And Almond Cake. An entire orange is cooked until soft, and then used, peel and all. Zero wastage for a healthy sweet treat! Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Orange And Almond Cake ♥ About 15 years ago, my Doctor prescribed … Continue reading Orange And Almond Cake

Make Your Own Smoothie

Apr 13, 2022Apr 14, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 1 Comment

Ellie Goulding, in her book Fitter.Calmer.Stronger, has a great resource on how to go about making your own smoothie, which I am sharing with you. Ellie is devoted to smoothies and suggests that you only use herbs in a green smoothie. I went ahead and just randomly picked what to use, and I was quite … Continue reading Make Your Own Smoothie

Queso Blanco | Queso Fresco

Feb 8, 2021Jan 22, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 9 Comments

Queso blanco is basically white cheese, and queso fresco is fresh cheese. So, this recipe is for a fresh white cheese made in a similar manner to ricotta. However, it uses only fresh milk in the preparation. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Queso Blanco ♥ Other than builders falling into my group … Continue reading Queso Blanco | Queso Fresco

Sweet Potato Hummus Spiced With Cumin

Dec 20, 2019Nov 16, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 23 Comments

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

Citrus Purée

Jun 24, 2019May 13, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 16 Comments

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

Teething Biscuits To Offer Teething Relief

Jun 21, 2019May 24, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 9 Comments

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

Ricotta | My Easy To Make Recipe

Feb 9, 2018Jan 18, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

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 Ricotta | My Easy To Make Recipe

Vanilla Yoghurt Made In The Oven

Jan 15, 2018Jan 5, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 23 Comments

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

Dried Grapefruit Using Your Oven

Oct 9, 2017Sep 11, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 18 Comments

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 | High In Protein

Aug 21, 2017Jul 10, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 28 Comments

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

Almond Milk Chai

May 8, 2017Mar 25, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 25 Comments

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

Ginger Smoothie

Apr 10, 2017Feb 28, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 28 Comments

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

Dairy Free Smoothie

Feb 13, 2017Feb 9, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

Blueberries are low in carbohydrates and consist mainly of water. They are not particularly 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 … Continue reading Dairy Free Smoothie

Almond Milk: Easy To Make At Home

Feb 10, 2017Aug 6, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

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

Sweet Potato Muffins | Lunch Box Snack

May 7, 2013Apr 6, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 23 Comments

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 Sweet Potato Muffins | Lunch Box Snack

Sprouts For Salads And How To Make Them

Mar 16, 2011Feb 11, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 27 Comments

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

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