Baking

Even if you are super healthy and conscious of what you eat, I haven't met anyone that doesn't like a little something sweet. Most people love dessert and I truly believe it's about finding a balance. Good quality dark chocolate is just something I would never deny myself of. I love working on dessert recipes… READ MORE

I got my British Citizenship last week after 7 years, which means we're celebrating with scones! These aren’t your typical British scones but they are delicious. They’re made with spelt flour and speckled with blueberries. I actually made two versions of these, the first used butter and the second I used coconut oil instead of… READ MORE

The Christmas carols are blasting, the oven is on and I'm baking my heart out! My favourite part of the holiday season apart from spending time with loved ones, is all the excitement around food! It's Friday morning, I'm in pj's baking holiday treats and taking some time to reflect on all the wonderful people… READ MORE

Monday was a holiday in the UK and I had such a beautiful day baking cookies and listening to the rain. It poured with rain the whole day but I didn't mind because it gave me an excuse to spend the day cooking. Cooking and the sound of heavy rain falling makes for a very… READ MORE

There are loads of quotes out there about trying things that scare you but this one is probably my favourite. ‘If it excites you and scares the crap out of you at the same time, it probably means you should do it’. This past weekend I did an acro yoga class with my gorgeous friend… READ MORE

Some of my best recipes are the ones where no planning is involved. I stand in the kitchen, look at the ingredients I have on hand and get to work. Simple! Every time I see overripe bananas sitting in my fruit bowl, I know it's the start of something delicious. And delicious these muffins were… READ MORE

I definitely had my hand in the cookie jar over the weekend. These cookies are to die for! Normally I’m not a massive cookie fan, but when it came to these, I had to muster all my self-discipline to stop from having a fourth in one day! They are made with almond flour which keeps… READ MORE

On Sunday, I watched thousands of men and women willingly push themselves to the limit physically, emotionally and mentally in a Tough Mudder event. As I watched them jump into ice cold water, crawl through live electrical wires and run over 12 miles through mud and treacherous terrain, my heart went out to them. Yes… READ MORE

With Easter approaching and hot cross buns filling the supermarket shelves, I was inspired to make a healthy alternative that wasn't filled with white flour and refined sugar. So needless to say, we’ve been eating a lot of hot cross buns over the last few days! It took me a couple of rounds to master… READ MORE

Last week I asked my lovely readers for some spring recipe ideas and when rhubarb was mentioned, I knew I needed to make a crumble. This year I’ve made a conscious effort to eat with the seasons and really listen to what my body needs and craves. I believe wholeheartedly in the power of mindful… READ MORE

I loved my sister-in-law Bronnie from the moment I met her but when she gave me a gingerbread cookie cutter after we’d met only a couple of times I knew she was extra special. I was visiting for Christmas and I mentioned that I wanted to make gingerbread cookies with my nieces and nephews and… READ MORE

For years I've wanted to celebrate thanksgiving. All the traditional recipes look so delicious and I love the idea of coming together with loved ones to share a meal and be thankful. Although thanksgiving isn't celebrated in Australia or the UK, I figured there's nothing stopping me from celebrating, so last year I set out… READ MORE

I love experimenting with healthy desserts, it ignites a fire within me to cook purely for enjoyment. My love of cooking was born from learning to make desserts as a child, I was drawn to the creative side of it.  These almond and raspberry cookies are fun to make and taste great! During the week… READ MORE

Homemade apple crumble makes my house smell amazing! It's almost worth making it just for the smell. There is just something so homely about apples stewing in the kitchen. It makes me dream of life in the countryside, picking apples straight from the tree. I learnt to make apple crumble at a young age and… READ MORE

For the last few weeks I haven’t been able to get the combination of dates and oranges out of my head. It conjures up dreams of being in an orange orchard picking oranges straight off the tree and collecting them in my basket. These gluten free orange and date muffins were the perfect recipe to… READ MORE

Crunchy apricot muesli bars were one of my favourite lunch box additions when I was a kid. I used to pick the little round apricots balls off the top and eat those first. I always regretted it, after that I was left with a plain old oat bar. I never learnt my lesson, I enjoyed… READ MORE

During my ongoing journey to heal my body, my diet has changed, I have changed and I'm now more conscious of what I fuel my body with. Before I eat something, I always ask myself if this is going to nourish me and make me feel good. My diet has always been relatively healthy but over… READ MORE

I love carrots, they are just so tasty! People think I'm a little strange for my love of carrots but I just can't get enough of them. Anything that's made with carrots I'm a huge fan of and this carrot and walnut bread really hits the spot. Carrot cake has always been a favourite of… READ MORE

When I was eighteen, I had a job in a cafe where I used to work the morning shift. I would happily eat a piece of banana bread and a hot chocolate every morning for breakfast. A couple of months later my clothes started getting a little tight and I decided it was time to… READ MORE