When Soaring Free Superfoods brought out a new berry flavoured superfood mix we couldn’t wait to start experimenting.  I am in snack mode since the school holidays are coming to an end so I whipped up these yummy berry energy balls.  It’s pretty, it’s pink, [read more]

This inflammation fighting powerhouse of a smoothie is fresh and delicious and loaded with turmeric and ginger.  Turmeric and especially its most active compound curcumin have many scientifically-proven health benefits, such as the potential to prevent heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer.  It’s a potent anti-inflammatory [read more]

I discovered the Green Alkaliser from Soaring Free Superfood a few months ago and I now often add a few scoops to my morning smoothie.  The Green Alkaliser is a 100% superfood and superherb power blend that consists of African baobab, green grasses, hemp seed [read more]

I don’t know about you, but my Instagram feed is filled with images of delicious smoothie bowls, decorated beautifully with fresh fruit, edible flowers, nuts and seeds.    We often have smoothies for breakfast but I found that I’m hungry again after 2 – 3 [read more]

These low carb crackers are quick and easy to make, extremely versatile and perfect for snack platters.

We love smoothies and whip up these beauties as least once a week.  Use banana, nut butter and water as a base and add your favourite fruit and herbs.  By mixing nut butter with water, you get the most amazing nut milk – a whole [read more]

Tomato sauce is such a staple in most households.  Conventional store bought tomato sauce contains a little bit of tomato and a lot of cane sugar, preservatives and other artificial ingredients.  Our healthy tomato sauce is wholesome and delicious with no added refined sugar or [read more]

These savoury chorizo baby marrow fritters are easy to make and packed with veggies.  They are delicious served as a side dish and perfect for lunch boxes or road trips.  The whole family will love these.

When you think of stuffed mushrooms, you normally think of a juicy mushroom stuffed with gooey cheese and topped with bread crumbs.   Our Mediterranean inspired stuffed mushrooms are delicious, quick and easy to make and grain and dairy free.  Great as a light lunch, [read more]

I love carrot cake and have been trying to create a paleo (gluten, wheat, dairy and refined sugar free) carrot cake muffin for a while now.  This was my 4th attempt and I can truly say that they finally came out beautiful, moist and delicious.

Blinis are yeasted pancakes, traditionally from Russia, and made from buckwheat flour and served with caviar.  Blinis are the perfect canapés and are these days topped with almost anything.  From smoked salmon or trout to pesto, beetroot or even roasted figs with walnuts and cream [read more]

Most kids love chicken nuggets.  Conventional shop bought chicken nuggets are not exactly healthy and are loaded with grains, vegetable oils, stabilisers, preservatives and all sorts of foreign ingredients.  Well, chicken nuggets can be healthy.  All you need is good quality ingredients and a bit [read more]

I’ve been wanting to post a banana bread recipe on my blog for a while now.  There are so many recipes on the internet but this one is pretty special.  It’s perfectly sweet, moist and crunchy and quick and easy to make.  The whole family [read more]

You’ve just arrived in nut milk heaven!  So may people have lactose sensitivities or exclude dairy from their diet by choice.  A great alternative to cow milk is nut milk.  Typically nut milk is expensive and if you’ve ever tried making your own, you’ll know [read more]

It’s pizza night!  I discovered the recipe for the pizza crust on the paleo running momma blog. The crust is completely gluten and wheat free and holds its shape beautifully.  Like most of the baked recipes on our blog, we’ve used a combination of almond flour, [read more]

Nothing is quite as comforting as a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s day.  A typical hot chocolate is made with some sort of cocoa mix, normally with added sugar, and milk.  If you have lactose sensitivities or if you exclude dairy and [read more]

This recipe is a staple at our house and was inspired by a recipe from Pete Evan’s cookbook, Family Food.  The curry is not hot and 100% kids approved.  All the nasties have been replaced by good quality ingredients that makes this butter chicken as [read more]

Let’s be honest, it’s winter in South Africa and smoothies are probably not on everyone’s breakfast wish list at the moment. Up in Gauteng we are blessed with beautiful sunny winter days.  So why not pack a refreshing smoothie in your kids lunch box or [read more]