Day 7 – Rest Day

CONGRATULATIONS! You finished 6 days of hard physical activity and deserve a break today. We’re always told to stay active and get regular exercise but more isn’t always better. These rest days are just as important as exercise you have done over the last 6 days. Taking regular breaks allows [...]

By |2020-10-07T21:08:04+00:00April 2nd, 2020|Healthy Lifestyle|

Carob and Coconut Balls

Although I'm not a vegan myself these are raw vegan and one of my son's favourite treats. They are gluten free, dairy free and almost guilt free :) These little gems are easy to make and keep fresh in an air tight container for 10-14 days. These Carob Balls make [...]

By |2020-03-22T15:20:02+00:00March 18th, 2020|Dessert, Recipes, WW Friendly|

Sunshine Avocado on Toast

We are definitely creatures of habit. Every morning my darling hubby makes me a delicious breakfast of Greek yogurt with fresh fruit, nuts and flax meal. It is filling and full of protein. Sundays however is my day to make breakfast and I figure if he goes to all the [...]

By |2018-06-12T02:19:49+00:00March 31st, 2018|Breakfast, Recipes|

Rosemary Shortbread

Every summer we vacation up at the cottage in a little northern town called Thornbury. It is a sleepy little town but has some great pubs and spectacular coffee shops. Last summer I tried a Rosemary Shortbread cookie from our favourite coffee shop and was blown away as to how [...]

By |2020-03-22T20:59:29+00:00July 4th, 2017|Baking, Dessert|

Creamy Spinach Enchiladas

I love it when I make a meal and all I hear is "mmm, mmm, mmm, so good!" as everyone chews. This creamy dish did just that and it was extremely easy to make. Delicious and easy, can't get better than that. I have used low carb tortillas and they [...]

By |2015-07-25T16:12:21+00:00July 25th, 2015|Dinner, Low Carb, Recipes, Vegetarian|

Easy Oven Meatballs

These little meatballs are virtually carb free but full of flavour. Experiment with different flavours by adding a combination of different herbs and spices or even cheese. I found these meatballs cooked better after being chilled for half an hour in the fridge. You can still bake them straight away [...]

By |2017-09-18T11:18:55+00:00July 8th, 2015|Dinner, Low Carb, WW Friendly|

Ham and Egg Spinach Salad

After work today I spent and hour and a half mowing our new sod for the first time. It was looking like a little bit of a jungle. Birds were getting lost in the luscious vegetation and our poor Boston Terrior Nico has to bound like Bambi to get from [...]

By |2017-09-20T23:58:20+00:00June 2nd, 2015|Recipes, Salads, WW Friendly|

Pad Thai Salad

This spectacular summer salad is very high in protein and adds beautiful colour to your summer table. To julienne veggies I would suggest purchasing a julienne peeler. They usually come with 3 different blades and are a handy little gadget to have around the kitchen.

By |2015-06-01T06:00:30+00:00June 1st, 2015|Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian, WW Friendly|

Easy Meatball Curry

With only 4 weeks left till summer holidays, our lives will be getting busier and finding time to make dinner may become a little more challenging. To save time you can use pre-made meatballs (chicken, beef or veggie) from the grocery store's freezer section or make them fresh from your [...]

By |2015-05-27T07:00:24+00:00May 27th, 2015|Low Carb, Recipes, WW Friendly|

Baked Keralan Fish Curry

Keralan, regionally referred to as Keralam, is a state in the south-west region of India on the Malabar coast. Coconuts grow in abundance in Kerala, and consequently, coconut kernel, (sliced or grated) coconut cream and coconut milk are widely used in dishes for thickening and flavouring. Kerala's long coastline, numerous [...]

By |2015-04-15T07:00:21+00:00April 15th, 2015|Dinner, Low Carb, Recipes, Seafood|
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