Brilliant Autumnal guest recipe from Charlotte Pike.Kimchi is an essential component of Korean cuisine, as it is served with almost every meal. It is still made in the autumn, in a UNESCO-protected process called Kimjang, when families come together to make their own recipes, which are […]
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Fermented Food – Kimchi
Being fascinated in food and its many benefits I have read and researched a great deal about fermented foods and the impact such foods have on our health especially our digestive and immune systems. I recently attended a talk by Charlotte Pike who has just written the book […]
Why is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
How often have we heard or used the sayings, ‘breakfast is the most important meal of the day’ or ‘you should breakfast like a king’? Are these statements founded in truth or have they simply just been used throughout generations to get children to eat up? Interestingly there […]
Citrus Mango Coco Bites
This is an easy, wheat free, no bake recipe, ideal for the whole family and without nuts they are also great for packed lunches.
Mangoes are high in beta-carotene and vitamin C and reputed to boost the immune system, protect eyesight and aid digestion. Coconut has a […]
Creative Healthy Swaps
Whilst searching for healthier choices many individuals have moved away from modern grain products for many different reasons often associated with health or simply to try something different. Looking for alternatives can prove nourishing, beneficial for our health and delicious.
The grain of today is far removed […]
CADA – Coconut, Almond, Dates and Apple
A super speedy 4 ingredient breakfast sweetened with dates and apple. Includes almonds for protein and coconut which gives it an amazing almost tropical taste. Make up the night before or simply make and eat.
There are also so many variations of this theme using different nuts/seeds […]
Italian Chicken Nuggets!
Delicious and nutritious Italian chicken nuggets that children can make themselves. Rather than breadcrumbs, flavourings and preservatives these are coated in almonds, parmesan and basil.
Using almonds is a great way to increase fibre, healthy fats and vitamins and minerals, which may be beneficial for our heart health […]
Citrus Almond Cake
My super speedy 4 ingredient gluten and wheat free cake. I have used coconut palm sugar to sweeten so this is a treat!
Ingredients (6 servings):
3 eggs
80g coconut sugar
180g ground almonds
2 oranges & 1 lemon, zested […]
Spring into Summer with edible flowers!
Edible flowers have been used for centuries for culinary purposes in jellies, teas, oils and cakes to bring both subtle flavour and glorious hues, which can make any dish look and taste amazing. There is an increased interest in combining new, exciting and unique flavours which has seen […]
Lemon Lavender Cookies
An amazing zesty flavour with a hint of calming lavender make these gluten and wheat free cookies taste delicious. So easy to make and a great opportunity to introduce children to the benefits of plants.
Ingredients (6 servings):
220g […]
Ice Lolly Alternatives!
As the weather turns warmer children love ice-lollies and steering away from high sugar, processed options is not always easy. Here are some great healthier alternatives that children love to create and adults also enjoy eating!
Kiwi Choc Pops:
Cut kiwi into slices, put on […]
What’s Zinc got to do with it?
Zinc is an essential trace mineral that has a number of important functions in the body and having low levels may have a significant impact on our health and well-being. Zinc is important for our growth and development, optimal immune function, wound healing, tissue repair and is […]