Glimpsing a nourishing life; with a baked treat and a good book
Hello! I got up recently and felt like making something in the kitchen. While I ate breaky, I had a think about what ingredients were in the cupboards and what I could create that was healthy and fast to make. I am currently trying to concentrate on my sugar intake for my health, so that […] Read more…
I have been craving brownies lately (what is better than a warm brownie with ice cream?!). So I came up with this recipe to make gooey and delicious brownies that are gluten, egg and dairy free, low FODMAP and plant-based (but are definitely enjoyable for those without food restrictions – my brother would have eaten […] Read more…
Seeings how it is Easter, I think it is the perfect time (and excuse) to make a chocolate caramel slice! Of course caramel slice can be eaten anytime of the year (and really, why do we need to make excuses to eat a slice of yumminess?)! As sweet treats go, this is quite nutritious (but […] Read more…
Sometimes we don’t have time or energy to make an elaborate meal, so I have collected five of my favourite easy meals that you can just throw together. They are healthy and fresh, and are gluten, dairy, nut and egg free, and low FODMAP. You can even make them vegan if you choose to by […] Read more…
I have always loved spaghetti bolognese. It is simple, delicious and comforting. Recently I saw a technique of baking tofu to replicate mince. Now that I don’t eat meat I was keen to try it out, and it seemed a great opportunity to create a bolognese recipe! I have added in a lot of vegetables, […] Read more…
I love banana bread, but not only is it often not gluten, dairy or egg free, it is generally deceptively unhealthy! I have been looking for a version that is the opposite, as well as grain free, and tasty! So I created this recipe. I find it is best toasted under the grill, with dairy-free butter, jam, or […] Read more…
Hello all! It has been a while since my last post; I have been busy with study and the usual health related bits and bobs, so unfortunately the blog has taken a back seat. However, I am back today with a really yummy slice that I created this week! Mini blogger update: I have just […] Read more…
I am always trying to create yummy and healthy breakfasts or snacks, particularly in the form that can be reached for with no effort, and can keep well in the freezer for emergencies. These fit the bill! They are even yummy enough to pass as a dessert! Ingredients (makes 12 muffins): 3 chia eggs (3 […] Read more…
Bliss balls are the perfect bite-sized snack that can be a powerhouse of nutrition and is a great back up to have around for when hunger strikes! So many recipes out there contain dates, which people with fructose malabsorption avoid. I was determined to make a recipe without dates, and it was a surprising success!! […] Read more…
Fruit flan tart was my favourite sweet growing up (that and danishes!), so I had to come up with a way to recreate this treat as close as possible with my food restrictions. This is what I have developed, and it is pretty yummy! Not exactly something you’d buy from a French Patisserie, but close […] Read more…