These smokey August days have got me thinking about the end of summer, and nothing symbolises the end of summer more than a steaming bowl of hearty soup. Lentil soup, for me, is the silver lining to the end of the long days and warm weather and as the days get shorter the compromise of…
Turmeric is on everyone’s radar these days, and for good reason. This vibrant spice has been used medicinally for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and offers a subtle flavour and dynamic colour to Indian cuisine. In conventional medicine, turmeric has been studied for its role in depression, high cholesterol and osteoarthritis. I love adding fresh…
This raw chocolate brownie recipe is one of the simplest dessert recipes in my repertoire, using only 5 ingredients and one bowl (or food processor). The combination of sweet dates and creamy nuts give a texture similar to traditional brownies, and most wouldn’t even be able to tell that it is completely raw! With only…
Our gut is home to trillions of bacteria, and we are only starting to understand all the functions in relation to human health. We know that the friendly bacteria act in protecting the gut from the ‘bad bacteria’, otherwise known as pathogens. The bacteria also help in extracting nutrients and energy from our food, assist…
Zucchini needs no introduction these long summer days. Gardens are spilling with this veg, and my Pinterest feed is filled with various ways to prepare summer squash. In the past I’ve shared my Zucchini Noodle Lasagna, my Crustless Vegetable Quiche with Zucchini, and more recently, a far more edgy way to use zucchini in this…
