Jolene Sloam

I’ve been sharing easy recipes on this blog since 2011 and over that time I’ve moved through The GAPS Diet, The Keto Diet, a Vegetarian Diet and, most recently, The AIP Diet. On this blog you'll find easy to follow recipes with as few ingredients and steps as possible to create tasty final dishes.

Real Food On A Budget – Fruit & Vegetables

In this week’s edition of Real Food on a Budget I’ll be sharing 8 Tips for sourcing Fruit and Vegetables for your family on a budget: 1. Buy In Season – when fruit and vegetables are in season and plentiful, the price invariably is lower. So, being aware of what’s in season locally will help […]

10 Free Gluten Free eBooks & An Important Newsletter Announcement

I hope you’re enjoying your weekend. Each weekend I like to get cooking in the kitchen and love trying out new recipes. If you’re like me, then these 10 Free eBooks will help you on your cooking adventures this weekend… and beyond! Note: These books are only free for a limited time (usually 24 hours), […]

Park Outing With Healthy Kids Snacks

We visit a local park at least every other day. The fresh air and sunshine is wonderful for the kids (and adults too!). I always take a healthy snack with for the kids, to help keep their energy levels up with all the exercise they do at the park. Here they are having a good […]

Three Quick and Healthy Kids Lunches

This week has been a particularly busy week. Here are 3 lunches which I thought I’d share because they were all incredibly quick to put together, (often at the last minute!) yet pack a nutritional punch with every bite. I’ll start with a kinder lunch box for my oldest son. This lunch box consists of […]

Berry Tea Cake

The first time I made this Berry Tea Cake for the kids a while back, my 4 year old liked it so much that he asked if I’d please make it for his upcoming 5th Birthday! Could have just been the sugar talking, but this cake is so simple, yet sweet and berry-licious that I […]

When The Food Is Fun The Kids Will Want Some

  You know when you get a word, phrase or song stuck in your head, and it constantly “haunts” you. Well, this phrase has been circulating over and over in my mind and I just have to get it out…. “When the food is fun the kids will want some. When the food is boring […]

Peppermint Coconut Bark

If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know that I have a weakness for sweet treats. I try and be responsible in my indulgences, making them myself and only using whole, natural ingredients. This Peppermint Coconut Bark is the perfect indulgence – chocolatey, coco-nutty and minty – what more could you want from a sweet treat? […]

Meal Planning On A Budget

Yesterday I announced that I’d agreed to the challenge to share 60 blog posts in the next 60 days. I asked in the blog post and on the Yummy Inspirations Facebook Page for what you, my readers, would like me to share. A few of you have asked for tips for food on a budget. […]

60 Blog Posts In 60 Days Challenge

Yes, you read right. I have agreed to take part in a (crazy!) challenge to post 60 blog posts in the next 60 days. I’m used to posting 3 times a week lately, so this is going to be a real challenge for me, but one I’m truly excited for. So, you can expect all […]

12 Ways To Make Food Fun For Kids

I’m sure you’ll agree that getting kids to the table and actually eating their food can often prove to be a real struggle. However, when you make food fun, the kids will be more inclined to try and eat and maybe even enjoy what’s on offer. Don’t be shy! Let your creative side run wild […]