The countdown has begun – 2 weeks until we start our GAPS Diet journey and I’m in thick of shopping and cooking and freezing meals in preparation for the strict Introduction Diet phase. Here’s how our GAPS Diet Preparation is going… GAPS Diet Shopping I’ve been visiting Farmers Markets each weekend and stocking up […]
Rhubarb Jam
December 6, 2012 by
It’s only recently that I started to cook with Rhubarb – I didn’t know what I was missing out on! It’s a great ingredient to slow cook to jam/puree form and then spread on sandwiches, mix through french toast, some vanilla yoghurt or ice cream – for a delectable treat. Rhubarb is actually a vegetable, […]
10 Of My Best Books Of 2012
December 2, 2012 by
This year has seen a MASSIVE shift in the way I think about food, prepare food and enjoy food. There are so many books which inspired me through the year on my journey that I thought I’d share with you the 10 books (incluing eBooks) that influenced me most in 2012. (note, that most of […]
How I Banned My Kids From Constant Snacking
November 25, 2012 by
Since reading French Kids Eat Everything I have drastically changed the kids snacking schedule. Well, until reading the book we didn’t have any schedule, I just gave them food when they asked for it, thinking that the food was healthy, so why not! Well, giving food “whenever” meant it was a struggle to get […]
Mashed Cauliflower (GAPS, Paleo)
November 19, 2012 by
While hunting for GAPS Diet Recipes, I’ve discovered that most Paleo Diet Recipes, with just a little tweaking, also happen to be GAPS friendly. Inspired by this revelation, I have scoured the blogosphere for delicious Paleo Recipes which I can add to my growing list of GAPS Friendly Recipes in preparation for our upcoming […]
To GAPS Or Not To GAPS?
November 11, 2012 by
To GAPS Or Not To GAPS? My Husband and I are seriously thinking about moving our family onto The GAPS Diet to heal a number of lingering health issues. Firstly, for those of you who haven’t yet heard of The GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) Diet, here’s a brief outline of the history of how […]
Jus Burgers, South Yarra
November 5, 2012 by
Since I’ve moved in the direction of eating a more traditional, organic diet, options to eat out in Melbourne have been few and far between. Enter Jus Burgers – South Yarra… What I love about Jus Burgers – South Yarra is that they source their ingredients locally, in Victoria, their Beef and Lamb Burgers are […]
Teriyaki Kebabs
October 28, 2012 by
These Teriyaki Kebabs are so deliciously irresistible that even my fussy eater, Mr 4, who could give or take his meat meals, LOVES them! It’s now one of his favorite dishes and he regularly asks for it! Maybe it’s the sweetness of the teriyaki sauce or maybe it’s the fun of pulling the pieces of […]
Potato and Leek Hash Browns
October 22, 2012 by
Today’s recipe continues on with the theme of Jewish Inspired Food. Last week I shared Salmon Patties (a recipe which started it’s life as the infamous Jewish Dish – Gefilta Fish). This week I bring you Potato and Leek Hash Browns – adapted (quite liberally!) from Claudia Roden’s recipe for Latkes in The Book of […]
Salmon Patties
October 19, 2012 by
I’m always looking for ways to include more fish in our regular diet, in addition to favorites like Fish Poached in Milk or this yummy Tuna Gratin. So, I bought a tin of Wild Alaskan Pink Salmon and went on the hunt for some inspiration. After a little searching, I found a recipe for the […]
