Have I mentioned how much I love to bake? For me it’s part therapy, part passion and a large part of my job is baking with unrefined ingredients. My mom made scones for us as kids, smothered in her homemade jam with heaps of butter, still warm from the oven. I may have inherited my mother’s […]
Chocolate for breakfast? Absolutely, as a nutritionist I encourage you to have this for breakfast. This pudding is made entirely of healthy, nutritious foods, is high in protein, fiber, good fats, magnesium and potassium. Eat up. I like to make this spoon consistency but you could add more milk to make turn it into a […]
My cravings for pumpkin and spice are in full swing. Sipping chai, adding cinnamon and spices to smoothies, baking with pumpkin and roasting squash is in full operation in my kitchen. Pumpkin bread and pumpkin muffins are one of my favourite Autumn treats to bake. These healthy muffins are made with maple syrup so they are not […]
I live for fall. The smell and feel of the crisp air. Sipping warm mugs of tea, wrapped in a big chunky sweater. All my scarves, boots and sweaters are pulled out and my jeans are back in rotation. Love it all. But what I love THE most is pumpkin. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice, roasting squashes and […]
Perfecting a green smoothie takes work. The right combination and ratio of fruit to veg is key to a well balanced smoothie. The last thing I need is a massive sugar rush first thing in the morning. I like to add chia gel to my smoothies because it’s high protein, contains load of fiber and […]