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An Ode to Italy

I love Italy. I have holidayed there four times, and find myself missing the place, as if it was my home. During one vacation, I stayed in a luxurious 14th Century castle on a large Tuscan estate, with vineyard and … Continue reading

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Middle Eastern Beef Stew

This slow cooked meal is succulent, full of flavour, and really hearty.   I have included a recipe below for leftovers which is delicious! I had plenty of leftovers so decided to place the stew on the bottom of a smaller … Continue reading

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Omelettes two ways

I love eggs.  My favourite eggs are Farmer Brown’s organic pastured eggs, which I get from Feather and Bone. I whip these omelettes up at least a couple of times per week. For myself, I make a kale, mushroom and … Continue reading

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Natural Mood Enhancers

Depression is considered the leading cause of disability worldwide.   Common symptoms of depression include: Depressed mood most of the day Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once deemed enjoyable Significant weight changes without dieting Difficulties with sleeping (too little … Continue reading

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Tangy Brussels Sprouts

I love brussels sprouts. Tonight I decided to experiment with a few flavour combinations to accompany my sprouts for dinner. Here’s the recipe.

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Super Snacking

If you are anything like me, then you love munching on snacks! Last night i was craving something sweet and simple to make after dinner, and found a delicious recipe on Wholefood Simply’s website for “Coconut Rough”. [I encourage you … Continue reading

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7 lists in 7 days: 7 of my favourite weekend dishes

During the weekend, I like to spend a little time in the kitchen creating meals that I can use throughout the week. Here are some of my favourites (all are free from gluten, dairy and refined sugar): 1. Gluten-free bread … Continue reading

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7 lists in 7 days: Favourite Food Websites/Blogs

There are so many wonderful websites and blogs out there to provide you with cooking inspiration. Below are a few of my favourites, with examples of something i have recently made from these sites. All recipes indicated below are free … Continue reading

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7 lists in 7 days: Favourite Cookbooks

I’ve decided to start a little blogging goal of writing a post each day for 7 days on 7 different topics. So here is my first one, on my 7 favourite cookbooks (in no order, and just to clarify I … Continue reading

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Steamed Spinach Rolls

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