The other day I mentioned that I’m working to significantly lower (but not eliminate) my carb intake. (You can read more here.) Aside from addressing my main meals, I’ve also been looking for low carb and no carb snack ideas. That’s where these Ricotta On Cherry Tomatoes are perfect. My tub of Ricotta has just […]
Becoming Accountable – Real Food Weight Loss Journey
January 26, 2015 by
This post is about becoming accountable in my real food weight loss journey. Recently I touched on the subject and in the past I’ve gone into a lot of detail about my past weight struggles but today I’m going to talk about what I’m actually DOING to be accountable to you. It’s been over 18 […]
Eating A Rainbow Of Fruits And Vegetables – In Practice
January 23, 2015 by
Last week I shared my Rainbow Of Fruits And Vegetables that would see us through a week of meals. Here’s the week’s meals which shows eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables in practice. Note that this is a week of meals/snacks, not just one days worth! Red There were both Truss tomatoes and cherry […]
Cooking Annabel Karmel’s Ginger Cookies With My Kids
January 21, 2015 by
Recently I had the urge to get in the kitchen with my kids and make cookies. They (obviously) agreed when I asked if they’d like to make ginger cookies and so we made an old favourite of ours – Annabel Karmel’s Ginger Cookies. The recipe is from one of my all time favourite cookbooks – […]
20+ Healthy Lunch Box Ideas
January 19, 2015 by
While my kids don’t actually go to school, I find our days run much more efficiently when we have a lunch box packed full of healthy food to keep them nourished through whatever adventures the day has in store. Looking ahead to our new year of school I’ve put together this post full of healthy […]
Yoghurt With Chia Seeds And Blueberries – My Go To Snack Inspiration
January 16, 2015 by
I haven’t broached the subject of my weight loss journey in a long, long time. That’s because I’ve been enjoying a bit too much real food and have gone somewhat backwards since my last weight loss post. The past couple of months I’ve been taking positive steps towards really addressing my diet and over-hauling my […]
Grape And Tomato Kebabs – Fun Fruit Snack Pattern
January 14, 2015 by
Grape And Tomato Kebabs Since the start of the year I’ve been taking part in a photo a day challenge on Instagram. The prompt the other day was “Lucky Number” and when thinking of where I’d find my lucky number (4) – I decided to create a 4 from food instead. Hence these Grape And […]
A Rainbow Of Fruit And Vegetables
January 12, 2015 by
Lately, each week when I write out my shopping list, I include “A Rainbow Of Fruit And Vegetables” in my list. It’s a general reminder to fill my trolley with a wide variety of fruit and vegetables of every colour of the rainbow. As I’m making it my 2015 goal to include more vegetables in […]
How To Make The Perfect Scrambled Eggs
January 9, 2015 by
I first encountered truly amazing scrambled eggs at a hotel in Denmark many years ago. My Husband still talks about the perfectly scrambled eggs whenever I (poorly) attempt to recreate them. So, it’s been my quest for years to try different recipes and techniques of this simple dish which has more variations than you’d imagine… […]
Setting Mealtime Goals For 2015
January 7, 2015 by
With the new year comes the inevitable resolutions and goals to live a happier, healthier life with a clean, fresh slate. Family mealtimes can be fraught with anguish for a number of reasons. The new year is a wonderful time to really reflect on family mealtimes and set goals for 2015. Be specific about what […]
