Mexican Pulled Pork Carnitas
This is absolutely one of my favourite meals to batch cook, it’s so versatile! In our household, our go-tos are a zesty Mexican bowl with beans and brown rice, loaded burritos or even a beautifully spiced soup – achieved by keeping all the beautiful cooking juices and adding more bits and pieces to take it […]
Roasted Pumpkin, Cranberry and Quinoa Salad
This Roasted Pumpkin, Cranberry and Quinoa Salad can hardly be called a salad – it honestly pleases even the pickiest of eaters with its sweet/sour/zesty/roasted flavours that are perfect for meal prepping lunches, for a meal drop or even bringing a dish to an event. It’s my go-to when serving up some grilled chicken or […]
Chocolate Crackle Bites
These Chocolate Crackle Bites are a deliciously crunchy, protein-packed snack that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in a nourishing way. They are nostalgic of 90s kids birthday parties – like a mix between a chocolate crackle and chocolate spider (depends on what type of buckwheat you use, see recipe notes below) but for grown […]
Pear and Rhubarb Loaf
There’s something so comforting about the combination of sweet pears and tart rhubarb, especially when they come together in a wholesome, tasty loaf – perfect for afternoon tea. Our Pear and Rhubarb Loaf is the perfect balance of flavours and textures, made with almond meal for a naturally gluten free, moist crumb and just the […]
Sweet Potato and White Bean Fritters
These fritters have become a key staple of our household’s breakfasts, snacks and quick lunches. These are gently spiced, which makes them so satisfying with the crispy fried edges of grated sweet potato and the creaminess of the smashed white beans. Toddler and grown up approved, even as a cold lunchbox snack. Serving with a […]
Chocolate Chip Chickpea Blondies
These Chocolate Chip Chickpea Blondies are such a delightful way to sneak in some extra nutrients to your afternoon tea – perfect to fuel a busy family, during pregnancy or postpartum recovery (hello one handed snack!). Working hard behind the scenes is a humble can of chickpeas, which give these blondies a big boost of […]
The essential nutrients to help you thrive in postpartum
The shift from pregnancy to motherhood is a remarkable and transformative experience, so it’s no surprise that nutrition plays a crucial role in ensuring a smooth transition into the postpartum period. After birth, your body undergoes significant changes and needs specific nutrients to support recovery, lactation, and your overall wellbeing. Our naturopath Paige says: “The […]
Braised Lamb Shanks
Honestly, slow cooking is one of my favourite ways to cook – not only does it lets flavours develop slowly and meld together beautifully… It’s so easy to make some of the most affordable cuts of meat absolutely melt in your mouth. But on the flip side, I also love pressure cooking – when i’m […]
Spiced Orange and Almond Cake
When there’s an abundance of oranges in our household (and I have some time up my sleeve) this is my go-to cake recipe, it’s got a great balance of tartness, sweetness and warmth from the spices. You actually make it by boiling whole oranges, combined with almond flour (good fibre) and only a handful of […]
Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup
This winter has been an absolutely brutal one for sickness in our household, the bugs have really hit us hard… and I know we’re not the only ones! So thought it was about time to share this easy, one pot recipe that anyone can whip up when someone is feeling a bit under the weather. […]
