Stage 4 of the GAPS Introduction Diet began with a shopping trip to buy a juicer. (I got a Breville Juice Fountain, which I absolutely love, click here for more details about the juicer.) The kids were excited at the presence of a new machine in the kitchen, but were a little underwhelmed when the […]
GAPS Introduction Diet Stage 3
January 13, 2013 by
We were all eager for new food when we progressed to stage 3 of the GAPS Introduction Diet. You should have seen how excitedly ecstatic the kids were when they were presented with a few teaspoons of mashed avocado… they went crazy as if it was a special treat. They both ate every tiny morsel […]
GAPS Introduction Diet Stage 2 – GAPS Diet For Eczema
January 10, 2013 by
We decided to move onto the second stage of The GAPS Diet after just 3 days on the 1st Stage. We were already seeing incredible improvements for the whole family and felt it would be best to progress to the 2nd stage. The first of our stage 2 “new” meals, was a casserole, cooked in […]
GAPS Introduction Diet Stage 1
January 7, 2013 by
GAPS Introduction Diet Stage 1 – Food List, Recipes, Meal Ideas & my experience of the 1st phase of the GAPS Diet. GAPS Introduction Diet Stage 1 Two weeks ago we got started on our long awaited GAPS Intro Diet Journey. Here’s our experience of GAPS Introduction Diet Stage 1. The weekend before we began […]
School’s Out For Summer!
December 21, 2012 by
Yesterday was both boys last day of school/kinder/care so they are now both home with me full time for the next while. I’m looking forward to getting up to cooking adventures and going on family outings over the summer break, like visit Melbourne City and Melbourne Zoo. After posting my Top 10 Bento Lunch Boxes […]
Snacks In The City
December 16, 2012 by
About once a month or so we take the boys on a train adventure to Melbourne City. I love walking them through Melbourne’s hidden lane-ways and seeing tram after tram travel through the city streets. Mr 2 takes great joy in pointing out EVERY tram… The boys particularly enjoy watching the Bee Tram Buzz past […]
Top 10 Bento Lunch Boxes & Muffin Tin Meals Of 2012
December 12, 2012 by
I enjoyed putting together 10 of my best books of 2012 so much that I thought I’d continue on with the reflections of 2012 by sharing my Top 10 Bento Lunch Boxes & Muffin Tin Meals. 1. Honey Roasted Chickpeas Muffin Tin Meal – the boys enjoyed how the stars were cut out and then […]
The GAPS Diet Preparation
December 10, 2012 by
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 […]
