Dear fellow humans, I have advice for you. Which indeed I need to heed myself. If ever you find yourself going through tough times, it is important to surround yourself with the people who love you, and who make you feel safe. Although often, when you’re down, the last thing you may want to do is…
Tag: gluten free
Apricot Coconut Bliss Balls
Well, here we are, the start of the new school year. I have mixed emotions about this, yet again. Although it is just a day, and my son is only one measly day older than yesterday, the start of a new grade signifies that my little baby is much further away from being a baby….
Fruit and Nut Tabouli
My life, over the last six months, has been tipped upside down and thrown on it’s head. Hence my lack of commitment to Eat This My Friend. Without delving too deeply into my personal life, I discovered that in times of total stress I completely lose my appetite. I have not been in the mood to…
Spiced Vegetables and Buckwheat
I only recently got my driver’s licence. Just three months ago. For the last 34 years I had walked everywhere. Most people thought it was absolutely absurd, to be my age and not know how to drive. You see my mother doesn’t know how to drive so I was not raised with a car. We…
Pumpkin + Lentil Salad with Caramelised Onions
My friends and family constantly request my recipes. So much so I began writing a little cookbook, and later, started this blog. Last week I was asked by someone very dear to me, for the recipes of the 3 meals I make most often – my Sausage and Butter Bean Cassoulet, Zucchini Pasta, plus my Pumpkin +…
Falafel Wraps with Hummus, Salad + Garlic Sauce
These are a bit of a ‘cheats’ falafel, as I have used tinned beans and chickpeas. The recipe is very loose, I am not one for measuring exact amounts of chopped herbs and the like. Use it as a guide. I used brown rice flour, as i made these for my lil sis, who has…
Stuffed Mushrooms with Ricotta + Chilli
I am the only one in the house who likes mushrooms. Today I found myself home alone for dinner, and decided to take advantage of the opportunity. I made myself something I don’t get to eat very often. I grabbed a pile of large field mushrooms from the grocer, a tiny bird’s eye chill, and a wedge of…
Mustard-Maple Baked Beans, with Goats Cheese
After a 2 week hiatus I am back. Apologies to those of you who were eagerly awaiting a new recipe in your inbox – I found I was placing unnecessary pressure on myself to get a blog post done. I decided to just let it go. Mind you, it was a difficult decision for…
Raw Fruit + Nut Chocolate Bark
Of all the recipes I post on this site, the raw vegan treats are, by far, the most popular. Which suggests to me that we are more health conscious now than we have even been. We are informed, and aware. Nutritious ingredients – the superfoods – have become so popular, that they are now affordable and accessible. These…
Choc – Peanut Butter Shake
I’ve never been mad about smoothies and protein shakes. There are many smoothie/shake/juice lovers out there, having one for breakfast every morning. I am not one of those – because it is a beverage. It’s definitely a psychological thing for me. I need eat food, to chew, in order for me to feel satisfied. You place all…