Immunity Tea

refreshing and healthy

If you were reading last week, you’d see that I’ve been hitting the antibiotics pretty hard recently.

Egg & Alfalfa Salad

sprouts are a raw, live food….which basically makes them super-healthy

Hubs recently dug out his ancient, but still functional, sprouter.

Lemon Basil Herb Paste

you’ll never buy store-bought again. Promise.

My neighbour has a lemon basil plant. The butterflies love it, and so do I.

Chickpea & Kale Curry

serve with naan bread, rice or just on its own

Despite my carnivorous ways, I’m a big fan of Meatless Mondays.

Gingery Pan-Fried Kale

so simple, so tasty

Here’s a little trick for all you ginger-fans out there.

Avocado Egg Salad

apologies for the unappetising pic – I was trying to get the shot, eat the food, answer the phone and talk to Hubs all at once

I’ve been hearing for a while that mashed avocado is a good substitute for mayo, but I never quite believed it (an April Fool’s perhaps?!).

Citrus Chickpea Salad

fun fact: chickpeas are rich in folate

It was jump rope day at the gym yesterday and I’m proud to report that I managed 500 skips (jumps) before collapsing in a sweaty, stinking heap.

Guest Recipe: Apple Cider Donuts from new cookbook Sweet Paleo

Courtesy Paleo Spirit

Today I’m sharing a recipe from Sweet Paleo, the latest cookbook from blogger Lea Valle who is the author, recipe-developer and photographer behind Paleo Spirit.

Cashew-Cardamom Chia Pudding

garnished with blueberries…as all good puddings should be

For years I’ve been spelling cardamom wrong.

Guava Cheesecake Bars

I served them with pomegranate seeds…because I serve everything with pomegranate seeds

Anyone who reads this blog with any regularity knows my semi-shameful secret by now – I’m a feeder.