Spicy Carrot Cake

Since taking the leap to living a wholefood plant based, no-oil lifestyle, I have been on a mission to find a truly yummy cake recipe. And I do believe I... Read More

Homemade Muesli

Are you a lover of muesli? I am. Muesli is my go to whole food plant based get ready for the day breakfast. Topped with fresh berries, sliced bananas, freshly... Read More

Braised Fennel

As Autumn is in full flow and winter is fast approaching I am inspired to make warm dishes bursting with flavour. For this tasty autumn recipe fennel bulbs are braised... Read More

Mathilda’s Salad

In case you hadn’t noticed, I love salads and this one is a winner. My son, John, and his wife, Mathilda, own Strong Adolfo’s Cafe, a brilliant stop for freshly... Read More

The Yummiest Granola

Eat homemade granola paired with nut milk and fresh fruit, and you have the perfect Whole Food Plant Based Lifestyle breakfast. Filled with nuts, fruit, gently spiced, and lightly sweetened... Read More

Stewed Fruit Compote

Spice up your breakfast with this festive Stewed Fruit Compote. Dried fruit is available all year round, so transform your porridge or muesli with store cupboard ingredients.Top it with yoghurt... Read More

Cashew Mayonnaise

I have been wanting to make an oil and dairy free mayonnaise and today I gave it a try. I am thrilled with the result and look forward to experimenting... Read More

Super Duper Salad

I am craving nutrient dense and cleansing salads since I returned home and this salad fits the bill. A simple shredded white cabbage is the foundation of this nutrient dense... Read More

Great Gazpacho

What is summer without a delicious, nutritious, bursting with flavour gazpacho? Here is a recipe where the ingredients do not need to be exact so feel free to adjust to... Read More

Nut Milk

I make my own nut milk. It is simple to make if you have a Optimum or good quality blender. Nut milk bags are easy to purchase at a kitchen... Read More

Oven Roast Garlic

I always keep some oven roasted garlic in my fridge. I love its buttery, garlicky flavour  spread on whole grain toast with sliced tomatoes and topped with a basil leaf... Read More

Ginger Cookies

I am a big fan of ginger cookies and therefore I am constantly experimenting with trying to create the perfect oil free, vegan version. And here is a success ….... Read More

Chia Seed Pudding

Chia seeds are power packs of protein and Omega 3. I make up a bowl full of chia “pudding” and decant it into little jars to keep in the fridge... Read More

Cilantro Pesto

Cilantro has been found to remove heavy metals from our bodies. And here is a delicious way to  add plenty of the chelating properties of cilantro to your diet. This... Read More

Lemon and Ginger Tea

Lemons contain many health giving substances that promote health, fight infection and aid our immune system. The long list of the benefits of consuming lemons include: aids digestion, balances pH... Read More