Hearty Pumpkin Dhal Soup
When the cold weather hits I instantly start craving warm comfort foods. This recipe is one that I cook continuously throughout the winter months. It's a soup for the soul. Getting into the kitchen and cooking your own food is the
Elderberry Syrup
With a cold snap on it’s way this week in Victoria and winter fast approaching, it is time to put in some extra supports to keep both ourselves and our families healthy. When we are nourishing our bodies with all of
Diet Diversity
How many different whole foods do you eat each week? Does your breakfast, lunch and dinner look the same most days? Toast for breakfast, coffee and cake, sandwich for lunch, pasta for dinner….. Some of us are great at selecting different whole
What toxins are you sleeping with?
Did you know that flame retardants are used in pajamas, mattresses, foam pillows, cushions, hair dryers, carpets and other appliances. Considering that we spend half of our life sleeping, isn’t it a bit concerning that many of the items that
Sausage rolls
Parties may be a challenging time for children and adults who are wheat free, dairy free or have other food intolerance's. It's also a challenging time for mothers who try hard to avoid their children eating sugar and
Best ice-cream ever
When your kids finish dinner, do they always say “I’m still hungry”? This happens daily in our household even if eating everything on their plate took an eternity! I’m always prepared with frozen bananas (peeled and wrapped in baking
Best Pastry Ever
I have played around with pastry recipes for a very long time. YEARS in fact! During this time I am yet to find a wheat free pastry on the market that isn't full of preservative, additives and toxic
Ghee, the liquid gold!
Ghee has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine as a healing food- for wound healing, aiding digestion, assisting with the absorption of nutrients and to reduce inflammation in the body. It's simply made from butter that is cooked at a very
Beetroot Hommus
This is a perfect morning or afternoon tea snack. Fill a platter with vegetables, crackers and this dip and everyone will be happy (and have glowing red smiles). Cooked and cooled chickpeas are extremely high in Galactooligosaccharides (GOS). This is
Multi-purpose house spray
Have you ever wondered what is in your spray bottle? Have you ever thought that what you spray on your bench may just end up in the food you are preparing? It may be absorbed into your skin and breathed
Raspberry Oat Slice
This recipe isn't fancy. You will find most ingredients in your pantry. It's very simple and best of all it never fails to please. Each week without at doubt I bake this oat slice for the kids lunchboxes. But it
Vegetable Pork Meatballs
Want a very quick and yummy dinner that the whole family will enjoy? These meatballs are so quick to whip up and even quicker to devour! Make sure you make a big batch and freeze some for your kids lunchboxes too. Vegetable
Do you still buy or use plastic water bottles?
Most plastic bottles are made from BPA. When this chemical is consumed and absorbed into the body it is harmful to your endocrine system. BPA acts as an xenoestrogen (something that imitates estrogen in the body). And sadly it is
Are disinfectants and hand sanitisers safe for you?
Do you carry antibacterial hand wipes and gels for you and your family? Do you think they will stop you from getting sick? Using hand sanitizers and disinfectant wipes is quite a common practice in many peoples lives. Did you
Super Sunday Pancakes
Sunday morning equals sleep-ins, no rushing and PANCAKES! These pancakes are a family favourite. They are super healthy, nutrient dense, gut friendly, gluten free, grain free and absolutely scrumptious. They are light and fluffy, and will keep you satiated for
Liver Paté
If you and your family are on a health and healing journey, liver may just be the best supplemental food you could add to your diet to help you to regain optimal health. Why? Well, liver contains more nutrients per gram
Our magical ocean is a healing powerhouse!
Why is a dip in the ocean not just good for the soul? Doesn't it make you feel so relaxed? Don't surfers have a noticeable glow? Don't you wonder why so many people love a long walk on the
You can train your brain to postivity and hapiness – The secret is gratitude
In our fast paced modern society we are all chasing MORE….. We want greater success, more money, more friends, better relationships, more toys, more gadgets, another holiday, better clothes, more ‘likes’ and we constantly feel the need to be busy. The list of
teriyaki chicken and vegetables
Everything always tastes better on the BBQ!! Somehow cooking on the BBQ makes me feel super festive and the flavour it puts on the food is always so delicious. One bonus of BBQ cooking, is that you can easily cater
chocolate on steroids
With Easter fast approaching, I thought it was a good time to post this incredible recipe. Have you ever considered that you could make your own Easter treats that are actually health-giving, rather than the opposite?? Well, I’m here to show
broccoli sprouts
The addition of broccoli sprouts or broccoli sprout powder to your weekly diet, is one of simplest things you can do to up regulate your body’s detoxification ability. As explained below, this could be one of the healthiest things you