Kimchi is a traditional Korean ferment. There are hundreds of variations using cabbage, radish, scallion or cucumber as the main ingredient. The paste can contain a variety of ingredients. There may be more than 187 different varieties, all from different regions of Korea. Traditional ingredients will may use garlic, ginger, red pepper, some also add sugar, […]
read moreThis spicy, tart and juicy Christmas Kraut is a match made in heaven for your plate, throughout the holiday season. Traditional Christmas foods are naturally rich in fats, nutrients and, of course, sugar! Many of us will also be enjoying a tipple or two at parties over the coming weeks. Adding a fermented aspect […]
read moreBasic Sauerkraut is so delicious (see my how to here). I have it with eggs, add it so my coleslaw (kraut slaw here) and try to have it with any meat dish as a side. The sour flavour works well to stimulate gastric acids too so it a great primer for any fat, protein rich […]
read moreI have been reducing my grain intake to try and reduce inflammation and heal my digestive system. Read a bit more about my journey here. I also try to avoid nightshades and especially potatoes- which I have never really liked anyway! Over the last couple of years staples on the dinner table are cauliflower rice, […]
read moreChoco Coco Snackaroons As my daughter is back to school its all about snacks and lunches for me- coming up with ideas to keep her going and keeping her balanced is another full time job!! So when I saw a pack of coconut macaroons in the health food shop I was interested in maybe seeing […]
read moreGarlic Butter Prawns with Zucchini Noodles This recipe is so simple and delicious and only has 5 ingredients! Have you tried vegetable pasta/noodles yet? I have been enjoying trying to be grain free the last few months. I have not missed pasta and have still enjoyed noodle soups, spaghetti, and other dishes simply swapping pasta […]
read moreRaw Nacho (not) Cheese Kale Chips I am a huge fan of kale. It is also a local product for us. Green Vitamin have enlisted local farms to grow curly kale here in Hong Kong using organic heritage seeds- and it is flourishing. The chinese eat kale all the time and the Chinese Kale is […]
read moreI was doing our normal meat free friday (I know its not monday but hey we are different!). I was planning falafel, hummus, baba ganoush and guacamole. Since we are grain free for now while I sort out some issues with me and the kids I decided to do another salad instead of wraps. Beetroot […]
read moreI always try to pack in the nutrients especially when making food for the kids to eat. I love my vanilla butter fudge and my homemade chocolate so I thought I would combine the two to give a rich, dense softer fudgy consistency to my chocolate It is so yummy!
read moreIf like me (and my kids) you are Dairy Intolerant you have probably looked at the alternatives. I make Raw Almond milk too, I also make Dairy, water and other milk Kefirs and Kombucha. These have made a massive difference to my digestive health. I also cook and bake with Gluten free flour mixes and […]
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