When the heat wave hits, these are the perfect treat to create for your kids following a long day at the beach or pool. They are dairy and sugar free. They aren’t going to give your kids a crazy sugar high or bring on any melt downs. As opposed to an ice-cream bought at the […]

So delicious as a treat on a hot day, in a lunch box or for a healthy afternoon tea. Best of all its full of healthy fats and is sugar free. Enjoy!

You know when your baking is a success when it’s into your child’s mouth before it has even cooled. The combination of chocolate and banana is always a winner in my eyes. A bonus with this treat is that it will provide your child with magnesium, potassium, omega 3 and retinol. I always choose to […]

Yesterday before lock down set in here in Victoria, my family and I enjoyed a surf and picnic lunch on the beach in the divine sunshine. What an incredible winter we have had, full of so many sunny warm days. This minestrone soup is grain and dairy free and perfect for a warm winters lunch. […]

I am yet to find anyone that doesn’t like chocolate!! Not only is it delicious, but it’s also packed with nutritional goodness. It contains powerful compounds that are mood enhancing. Some of these compounds are: Magnesium the mineral that enhances feelings of relaxation Anandamide often referred to as the bliss molecule, being responsible for feelings […]

This delicious recipe was my daughters creation. She grabbed out all of her favourite ingredients and asked me to make her a muffin. How clever are our kids when we allow them to be creative!? These muffins are nutrient dense, simple to make, satiating and are absolutely delicious. Nutrient Dense Foods Did you know that […]

These marshmallows were a great success! My children described their eating experience ‘like chewing sweet fluffy clouds’. We could all do with that kind of taste sensation every once in a while, couldn’t we?! Conventional marshmallow’s are made from primarily sugar, GMO corn or wheat syrup, colour 120 and more. These certainly aren’t health giving […]

These divine chocolate muffins are both gluten and sugar free. They are so moist and fluffy and taste delicious! I guarantee that even the fussiest of eaters will enjoy these. I make these in my thermomix, but they can easily be created in a food processor or even the old fashion way with a bowl […]

These muffins are truly nourishing. They are jam packed with healthy fat, fibre and protein to feed any growing body and busy brain. They will also keep both you and your child satiated for long periods of time and therefore won’t result in a crash in blood sugar and then a possible melt down or […]

Whether you celebrate Valentines day or not, what is known to be true is that LOVE truly heals all of life’s wounds. Love has the power to heal us from the inside out. Being surrounded by love quite literally impacts your overall health and longevity, whereas the opposite; lack of and loneliness can take it’s […]

This is such a simple recipe! These yummy muesli bars are such a great addition to any child’s ‘packet free’ school lunch box. Unlike store bought muesli muesli bars, they are free from: wheat, sugar, hydrogenated oils, preservatives or anything artificial to be precise. Getting into the kitchen and cooking your own food is one […]

Nori is a type of seaweed (algae) that grows in the ocean. It is a nutrient rich food source containing many vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals that are beneficial for both sea life and humans. Nori is a rich source of iodine and it also contains vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, niacin, folic […]

It’s school holidays here in Torquay and the weather is finally beginning to warm up. Hooray! Today the kids and I created a raw, vegan, paleo, healthy ice-cream sandwich for us to enjoy in the beautiful sunshine. Do you remember eating ice-cream sandwich’s as part of your childhood? Well this is my healthy nutrient dense […]

Do you a think an egg, one of the main ingredients in mayonnaise, is meant to sit on the shelf for over a year? For that reason, the ingredients and the way Mayonnaise is created makes it an unhealthy ‘factory’ food. A food that just isn’t good for your health. When you look at the […]

There is nothing quite like quickly whipping up a a dinner and putting it into the pressure cooker when time is of the essence! I usually make this in a big pot, but it was just as delicious and far quicker this way. There are so many complimentary flavours in this dish and it is […]

The apricot jar is like the lolly jar in our house. Quite often I go to the pantry find it empty! My husband and children love to sneak them when I am not around…. Thankfully they are of nutritional value and a healthy alternative to lollies in our house. Apricots are high in vitamin C, […]

This pumpkin hommus can be used in many ways; my kids enjoy it after school for a snack. I love it as an addition to my salads and it’s a perfect condiment to put on vegetable tacos. Hommus should be a staple food in your home. Why? Chickpeas are a pre-biotic rich food. They contain […]

With today’s sunshine and spring in the air, I decided to opt for a lighter lunch. Listening to our body’s nutritional requirements and cravings, enables us to nurture ourselves in the best way possible. During winter, I crave warm comfort food; soups, casseroles, stews and herbal teas. Mother nature also provides us with lots of […]

These healthy chicken nuggets are always in stock in our freezer. I make them in a large batch and freeze them in a labelled glass container. When I’m preparing the kids’ lunch boxes the night before, I defrost these in the fridge so they are ready to go the next day. Protein is a component […]

This fudge is a real treat and tastes absolutely divine. I’ve been trying to perfect this recipe for a while now and here is my final masterpiece. Why not take this to your next dinner party for everyone to enjoy! “Sharing food with another human being is an intimate act that should not be indulged […]

Each week, the kids and I have a pact that we will try a different plant food. Some weeks, especially in winter, it is a struggle to find a new one. Today we hit the jackpot with the amazing Sapote! We do this because the wider the variety of plant foods that you include into […]

For those of you who are on a particular healing journey, going grain free may be of benefit. By simply eliminating refined and processed carbohydrates, this can allow for a window of healing to occur. Most of all, when we remove processed grains (particularly wheat and wheat flour) from our diet, most often we are […]

For those of you who know me and follow my recipes, you should have realised by now that I am a no fuss cook! I use only wholefood healthy ingredients and I don’t like to cook anything that is fiddly and tedious. I am no master chief, but I am very clever at creating healthy […]

Breakfast is the meal that causes most families to become unstuck in the kitchen. In the hectic morning rush, most people opt for convenience over wholesome nutrition. However, if you just throw down a piece of toast and a cup of coffee, your body is going to be on a blood sugar/cortisol roller coaster for […]

Protein source Protein are the building blocks in our body, required to create cells, muscles, tendons, ligaments and organs. Amazingly, when proteins are broken down they are broken into amino acids (both essential and non-essential amino acids). A complete protein contains all of the 9 essential amino acids that our body requires. These amino acids […]

This banana cake is on constant rotation on our kids snack menu. It is light, nutrient dense and never seems to fail. It is also grain free, gluten free and dairy free making it a winner for many food sensitivities and intolerance’s. I always try to be creative and never waste any produce. This is […]

This summer salad is highly nutritious, fresh, light and a healing side dish to add to any meal. It will be a hit if you take it to your next bbq or a great addition to your family dinner. I personally love it served on top of baked sweet potatoes. It can also be served […]

When the family wants chocolate for dessert….why not sneak some extra vegetables into it 😊 

One of the easiest on the go snack options. Paleo egg muffins, otherwise know as ‘Eggins.’ Eat warm or pop them into your lunch box the following day.

It is always a bonus when your lunchbox treats or snack contain vegetables. Optimizing your nutrition with every bite is something to aim for when you want to enhance both you and your families health. These muffins are certainly jam packed with so much goodness! Getting into the kitchen and cooking your own food is […]

For centuries, cultures around the world have used leftover bones (or any other part of the animal) to create nutritious stocks and broths. Broths have been and are still used to give extra flavour to your meals or they can be created for medicinal purposes. In ancient Jewish times chicken broth was used as a […]

This is a healthy alternative to the jam that many of us grew up eating. It’s unlike the one typically found on the supermarket shelf. If you take a look at the ingredient list of a jam jar, you will find that sugar is usually listed first. This means that there is MORE sugar in […]

Today our family had a craving for spring rolls. Yet, none of us wanted a food hangover that we would have possibly received from the wheat based, deep fried, trans fat, store bought variety. So today we created our own gluten free, oven baked, healthy ones instead! They turned out crunchy and tasted sensational. They […]

Chia seeds are nutrient packed little powerhouses! They are also so easy to prepare. By them-self they are pretty tasteless, but when used in the right recipe the result is a divine breakfast, snack or dessert. They are a healthy source of protein, fibre, fat (omega 3’s), calcium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, B1, B2, B3, potassium […]

As a mother, I am always in the kitchen creating new and exciting recipes and food for my kids lunch boxes. I try to give them so much variety on a daily basis, while also covering their nutritional needs. Our kids barely eat anything out of a packet (however we aren’t perfect), so I am […]

Are you time poor and need a filling, nutritious, energy boost? Well, this magnesium rich, high fiber, green smoothie is the perfect solution. Why not even make it up for your kids afternoon tea. It’s a beautiful treat to nourish their bodies after a busy day. My kids love this and fondly named it the […]

When the cold weather hits I instantly start craving warm comfort foods. This recipe is one that I cook continuously throughout the winter months. It’s a soup for the soul. Getting into the kitchen and cooking your own food is the best thing you can do for your family’s health and it’s such a privilege […]

With a cold snap on it’s way this week in Victoria and winter fast approaching, it is time to put in some extra supports to keep both ourselves and our families healthy. When we are nourishing our bodies with all of the correct vitamins and minerals, we build a robust system that is able to […]

Today my son whipped up these super easy gut friendly, healthy Anzac biscuits with a little guidance. He gave them the thumbs up 👍

Parties may be a challenging time for children and adults who are wheat free, dairy free or have other food intolerance’s. It’s also a challenging time for mothers who try hard to avoid their children eating sugar and preservative laced factory foods. For my children I make sure that they feel very special and included […]

When your kids finish dinner, do they always say “I’m still hungry”? This happens daily in our household even if eating everything on their plate took an eternity! I’m always prepared with frozen bananas (peeled and wrapped in baking paper) in the freezer for such an occasion. In this warmer weather our bananas seem to […]

I have played around with pastry recipes for a very long time. YEARS in fact! During this time I am yet to find a wheat free pastry on the market that isn’t full of preservative, additives and toxic oils. So here is my ‘baby’ to share with you all. For those health conscious folks out […]

Ghee has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine as a healing food-  for wound healing, aiding digestion, assisting with the absorption of nutrients and to reduce inflammation in the body. It’s simply made from butter that is cooked at a very high temperature to separate the fat from the water and milk […]

This is a perfect morning or afternoon tea snack. Fill a platter with vegetables, crackers and this dip and everyone will be happy (and have glowing red smiles). Cooked and cooled chickpeas are extremely high in Galactooligosaccharides (GOS). This is a prebiotic fibre that feeds the beneficial microbes in your gut, in particular our health […]

This recipe isn’t fancy. You will find most ingredients in your pantry. It’s very simple and best of all it never fails to please. Each week without at doubt I bake this oat slice for the kids lunchboxes. But it is never the same, i constantly tweak this recipe to make it different to keep […]

Want a very quick and yummy dinner that the whole family will enjoy? These meatballs are so quick to whip up and even quicker to devour! Make sure you make a big batch and freeze some for your kids lunchboxes too.

Sunday morning equals sleep-ins, no rushing and PANCAKES! These pancakes are a family favourite. They are super healthy, nutrient dense, gut friendly, gluten free, grain free and absolutely scrumptious. They are light and fluffy, and will keep you satiated for hours. Best of all they only take a few minutes to whip up.

If you and your family are on a health and healing journey, liver may just be the best supplemental food you could add to your diet to help you to regain optimal health. Why? Well, liver contains more nutrients per gram than any other food!!! Organ meats are often referred to as ‘super foods’ because they […]

Everything always tastes better on the BBQ!! Somehow cooking on the BBQ makes me feel super festive and the flavour it puts on the food is always so delicious. One bonus of BBQ cooking, is that you can easily cater for a crowd, come rain or shine.  I’m glad Australia is famous for the good […]

With Easter fast approaching, I thought it was a good time to post this incredible recipe. Have you ever considered that you could make your own Easter treats that are actually health-giving, rather than the opposite?? Well, I’m here to show you how. This chocolate recipe inspiration came from one of my awesome brothers, who […]

The addition of broccoli sprouts or broccoli sprout powder to your weekly diet, is one of simplest things you can do to up regulate your body’s detoxification ability. As explained below, this could be one of the healthiest things you do for yourself. Broccoli sprouts can be added easily into many dishes without you even…

On the weekends our family usually enjoy a wholesome cooked lunch. These fritters are a great weekend treat that can be whipped up very quickly. They are also super tasty and a sneaky way to get extra vegetables into your children. When served with healthy condiments (guacamole, salsa, pesto, goats cheese),this simple lunch goes to […]

Coriander pesto can be enjoyed as a dip, as a condiment or even used to flavour in your main meal. In my family, we love to use pesto to make our vegetables taste awesome! We mix it through steamed vegetables, stir fry vegetables, use it in salad dressings or pop it onto baked potatoes. Herbs […]

These muesli bars are very addictive and are so simple to make. Even better they don’t require any cooking! Once you have made them, cut them up and store them in the freezer. You can then just grab and go when you are in need of an energising healthy snack. These are great also to […]

Are you having guests to dinner? Would you like a simple, yet decadent dessert that will tantalize anyone’s taste buds? Are you short of time? Well this “cheese” cake is for you! This dessert creation is so divine and is perfect served cold with fresh berries.

When I’m time poor and want to load my body with tonnes of goodness, a smoothie bowl is always my go-to. Why do I EAT my smoothie from a bowl do you ask?  Digestion of our food doesn’t just involve our stomachs, our brain and mouth are involved too. Chewing starts the digestive process, with […]

IT’S A TASTE SENSATION This breakfast is certainly a taste sensation. It is dense, crunchy and creamy all in the same mouthful. It’s also sweet, savory and tangy in each bite. This is a super quick breaky to prepare, however when eating it you feel like you are at a fancy restaurant. If you have…

Do you have some ripe fruit in your fruit bowl? Do you hate food waste? I certainly do! I am so grateful for the amazing fresh produce that we are able to easily access in our country and I hate to waste a drop of it. The solution for making use of any old fruit,…

This recipe was taught to me many years ago while I was studying yoga in India. During that time I was staying with a host family. I had the pleasure of watching the women preparing many nourishing whole food recipes. This recipe was my favorite. Kitchari means a mixture, usually of two grains. This recipe is […]

Jellies are such a fun and tasty addition to any birthday party, snack plate or school lunch box. They are such a beautiful replacement for the many lollies ladened with horrible ingredients such as; genetically modified glucose syrup, colours, additives and preservatives.  Did you know that a child’s aggression, hyperactivity, learning problems and nasty behaviour […]

Are your mornings a huge rush? Do your kids take ages to eat their breaky? Do you need a quick healthy breakfast option as a back-up that doesn’t need any preparation and you can take with you to work? This muesli is my secret weapon Most mornings our family eat either; a smoothie, paleo pancakes,…

Dairy free, gluten free, sugar free, nut free This sweet treat is absolutely delicious. But what makes it even better is that it is sugar free, gluten free, dairy free and nut free! This slice is made from all whole food ingredients and when eaten in  moderation, it is super healthy for you! I always […]

With the start of the school year fast approaching, why not try something different? Why don’t you slowly start replacing some of your children’s not so nutritious snacks with some super-packed goodness. These biscuits are one of my all time favourites. This recipe takes a little bit of prior planning, but the final product is […]

These Kale chips are an absolute game changer!!!  Do you struggle to get your kids to eat green leafy vegetables? Do they struggle with different textures? These chips are crunchy, salty and are such a tasty snack that anyone will enjoy. Your kids WILL love them. They are also so easy to create, with no […]