I just love colorful food, don’t you? I was planning on making fish tacos, and wanted to make a spicy slaw to go with them. I went to the local Asian supermarket, planning on buying some Chinese Leaf (Napa Cabbage). When I got there, I just couldn’t find any. Bummer. So, I went to Safeway,…
Marmite Kale Chips
Marmite is one of those things that you either love or hate. I happen to be in the love camp on this one! I found it to be a really important addition to my daughter’s diet when she was little. Both my children were brought up as vegetarian, but my daughter really didn’t care for…
Powerhouse Green Juice
Green juices certainly have become more and more popular in recent years – and with good reason: they really are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals. I love the fact that I can add so many different varieties to my green juices, and end up with as many different flavor profiles. I like to rotate…
Beet & Grapefruit Juice with Ginger & Turmeric
Beetroot is an excellent source of fiber, vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin C, iron, manganese and potassium. Eating beetroot daily is therefore beneficial in helping reduce blood pressure, aids in tissue growth and cell function, and helps general skin health and immune function. Although beets are made up of fructose and glucose, they also provide about 3 grams…
Coconut Milk from Raw Shredded Coconut
This is an incredibly simple and economical way to make your own coconut milk for using in tea, coffee, cereals and baking. It is not rich enough in this state to use in curries, but it makes a pretty incredible Coconut Milk and Mango Risotto (recipe coming soon!) It takes no time at all,…
Avocado, Cacao & Coconut Pudding
Sweet, creamy chocolate pudding. Yum! Such a simple thing to make, and yet so delicious. Although chocolate puddings are usually loaded with calories and saturated fat from eggs and cream, this version adds heart-healthy omega-3s in the form of avocados! Avocados are amazing, but you already knew that! Quite often, people get scared of their…
Watermelon & Raspberry Cooler
Watermelon is such a wonderful fruit. A cup of diced watermelon has under 50 calories. It’s loaded with vitamins A B6 and C, lycopene and calcium. It also contains an amino acid (I-citrulline) which is thought to help relieve muscle soreness. Comprised of over 90% water, it’s a great drink to help keep you hydrated. It…
Almond & Cinnamon Milk
Almond & Cinnamon Milk There are many different types of nut milk recipes – and this is just a basic sweet almond milk for use in tea. coffee and cereals. If you want to use this milk in savory recipes, just leave out the cinnamon and sweetener. Keeps in the fridge for about 3…
Grilled Ruby Grapefruit
One of the first recipes my mum taught me when I was little was this cheeky little way of preparing grapefruit. It’s so simple, yet so tasty. Sometimes simple is best, and although I have always adored grapefruit, this easy prep makes for a delicious treat. Any grapefruit will do, yet I find that ruby…
This Food & Travel Blog is all about my love of fruits and veggies, and about using as many as I can during the course of the week - whether at home or abroad. In fact, you could say I'm mental for veggies!
