Popcorn is a favourite snack in this house and my little family will always eat a bowl of it. At the weekend, we took a walk through the crisps and popcorn aisle in the supermarket. I was looking at all …
Pecan and Apple Biscuits
Pecan and Apple biscuits are a great sweet treat that the whole family can enjoy. We all know that nuts are good for us but feeding them to our children for many parents can be hard work. Pecan nuts are …
Scared for my son’s future in a school.
A few months ago I wrote an article called ‘To Homeschool or Not to Homeschool’ and about six months ago I wrote an article called ‘Bus Stops Instead of Schools’. These articles were written about my son not getting into …
Vegan Banana Split
Bananas are one of my favourite fruits but the rest of my family is not so keen. So when I made this dessert for myself at the weekend it was a treat I could enjoy on my own. The humble …
Vegan Meat Balls and Pasta
During the week, we eat less meat and we have begun to enjoy lots of vegan and vegetarian meals. Vegan Meat Balls is a new favourite of ours. It’s a quick, simple and easy recipe. My son loves red kidney …
Kids are all sugared out! My Top Tips to weaning the family from sugar!
Once upon a time, when we roamed the earth as cave men and women we would have discovered sugar cane. Back then we would have dug the plant from the ground and sucked on the roots for an energy boost. …
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Pea, Mint and Butter Bean Soup
At this time of year when the weather in the western hemisphere starts to turn colder all I start to think about is warming foods. Soups are definitely a favourite of mine at this time of year. Recently I have …
Finally an Apple and Blackberry Crumble
Finally I picked those apples that we have been growing in the back garden. In August I put up a picture on my Instagram of the blackberries I liberated from over the back fence. The person who owns the land …
Vegan – Should I?
Since embarking on this processed and sugar free journey I have not only been learning where our food comes from but how it arrives at our tables. It has made me think about my future relationship with meat and whether …
Pumpkin Chicken Chilli
Chilli con carne was once considered a poor man’s food. Today it has a reputation of being a highly nutritious meal. It’s packed with vitamins, minerals and nutrients and is very tasty. Plus as always, it’s quick, simple and easy …
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