“What’s for dinner, Mum?” my teenage daughter asked me when I picked her up from her after-school job. I looked at her blankly. “You expected me to make dinner?” I replied when I was in my chauffeur hat. It was a bit mean, I suppose, but I did smile pretty quickly to let […]
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What does family mean to you? This is the question that is asked in my new novel, Sisters of the Silver Moon. Can you get by without family? Is there more to a relationship than blood? It’s out now! You can get your paperback copy from Amazon’s Create Space, Kindle or signed copies from my […]
I love peanut butter. My favourite way is slathering crunchy organic peanut butter onto slices of beautiful organic Royal Gala apple. YUM. This is another great way to use peanut butter. 250g medjool dates 250g peacans 3 tablespoons organic crunchy peanut butter 1 tablespoon organic cocoa powder Whizz ingredients in a food processor. Roll […]
Today’s wholesome and gorgeous recipe is dedicated to my friend Denise Ridgway. You rock, syster! These bites are vegan, raw, sugar-free and gluten free. Think I’ve covered all the bases! 1 grated carrot 250g medjool dates (stoned) 250g pecan nuts 50g sultanas Grated zest of two organic lemons ½ teaspoon ground ginger (or finely […]
As a child, my sister and I would walk to our neighbour’s farm ~ a good couple of miles away ~ along dusty roads, through cultivated fields, and then scrubland. Nestled beneath eucalyptus trees were bee hives. But long before we saw the hives, we’d smell them. The fragrance of honey on the breeze was […]
I’m not a big fan of pasta, and it certainly was no hardship to give up when I became gluten free. Gluten is damaging to the thyroid and needs to be eliminated if you plan on having a balanced hormonal system. But, you know, with the right seasonings and vegetables, a […]
One of the things I love about this meal is that it’s quick to make, and is a great way to get a shed load of salad greens into the family. Serves 4 1-2 cups butternut, cut into 1cm cubes 5 peppers, cut into slices or squares 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 large […]
“I wonder what these would taste like when they’ve cooled down,” my husband Paul said. “I guess we’ll never know.” No, I guess we won’t. These delightful gluten-free cupcakes are easy to whip up, and take very little time to bake. Banana and Cherry Cupcakes Preheat the oven to 200C (180C fan oven) /400°F/Gas […]
I remember the birth of my little sister, Ramona, so clearly. I suppose it’s particularly strong because my dad was looking after me. He spent most of my childhood working overseas, but for my sister’s birth he was home. I was obviously upset at my mother’s absence, and he went out of his […]