I’m in love with this recipe from Letitia L. Star at Mother Earth Living.com. I’ve been a bit under the weather after all the Christmas feasting and wanted something along the lines of a lemon and ginger drink. This recipe goes further, introducing lavender (which I just happen to have growing in the garden) and … Read more
Yep folks, it’s that time of the year – detox time! Time to reset the body’s metabolism and give it a helping hand after weeks of less than stellar eating and imbibing! My diet tends to go very simple around this time – raw salads, fish, smoothies and plenty of mineralised water. And, alongside that, I … Read more
Wow, there’s a reason these Little Mocha Custards are served in small cups – it’s not for the faint hearted! This combination of strong coffee, chocolate and Kahlua (or whisky) packs a punch for sure – an adult dessert if ever I had one. It’s rich, but not overly sweet – in fact I added a tablespoon … Read more
Seriously… this 5 ingredient Choc-Nut Milkshake is like drinking chocolate pudding! But, unlike the saturated fats and sugar-overdose you’d expect to get from your standard chocolate milkshake, this baby delivers you antioxidants, anti-inflammatory Omega 3 fatty acids, protein, fibre, potassium and calcium. What’s more, it’s insanely delicious! I found this wonderful recipe on my favourite website … Read more
Almond milk is a staple in my household – it’s just so healthy and versatile. I use it in my smoothies, I cook my porridge with it and I add it to my muesli (granola). Or, I simply drink it straight, like milk, when I’m wanting a quick pick-me-up. Thanks to New Zealand’s Revive Cafe … Read more
Never fear. These Chilled Orange Souffles are not those scary souffles you bake in an oven. These are chilled mousses really… though, like souffles, their texture is as light as air. I’ve previously made Chilled Lemon Souffles which went down as one of the family’s favourite summer desserts so when I saw this recipe from … Read more
This is surely one of those staple recipes that every cook should have in their cooking repertoire. A Crème Anglaise is a beautiful, light form of custard, perfect for dressing any number of desserts from cake and steamed pudding, through to pies, tarts, fresh and baked fruit; and, it has to be said, anything chocolate … Read more
It’s Christmas Day – time to break out the eggnog! It’s my first time making it and it will certainly not be the last. I’m happy to report that it was utterly delicious and went down very well as a lead-in to Christmas brunch. I really liked this recipe from The Associated Press, found on … Read more
Don’t you love the lead-up to Christmas? Soon it’ll be time to put up the tree, haul out the Christmas albums and play swing ball on the lawn (yep, folks, it’s summer down here in Kiwi-land). And let’s not forget the traditional festive treats we all love to eat… Having Christmas in summer means that our style … Read more