Addressing Adrenal Fatigue

Struggling to sleep, a lack of focus, little energy and an over all off kilter feeling that is leaving your depressed and frustrated. Adrenal Fatigue feels horrendous. A quick bio lesson:You produce adrenaline (also called cortisol) in glands. Your perception of the world and how you experience stress and other day-day experiences will determine howContinue reading “Addressing Adrenal Fatigue”

Ready to Rock Croc Pot Chicken

Were you wondering what to do with that left over roast chicken from Sunday? There’s a big week coming up and the weather outside has you dreamy for bowls of nourishing warmth you can enjoy inside. When the wind has you wanting to escape, do so! To the country, with this country chicken soup recipe.Continue reading “Ready to Rock Croc Pot Chicken”

Shakshuka V2.0

Possibly the most excellent baked eggs I have ever had the pleasure to share in my garden. Twirling the fork around the sweet roasted strands of squash whilst it picked up tomato, dip, egg and spice is a mouth water experience. It didn’t need the toast but the additional crunch factor was much appreciated. AContinue reading “Shakshuka V2.0”

Baked Trout Platter W Chilli Basil Mousse

A fillet of fish baked alongside vegetables whilst you whip up a bulk batch of dip to keep in the fridge for the rest of the week. This is an incredibly worthy investment of 30 minutes of your time, most of which you can spend doing other things while the vegetables bake and do theirContinue reading “Baked Trout Platter W Chilli Basil Mousse”

Mustard Pumpkin Soup W a Lemon Thyme Hit

Flavours of the season, grown from the earth and cooked together to bring a harmony of flavour and warmth. This is a bowl to gather round and let sit in your hands and close to your nose. Let the scents assail you before you dunk hot toast into the heart of the bowl, getting aContinue reading “Mustard Pumpkin Soup W a Lemon Thyme Hit”

You Don’t Need to Miss Ice Cream

Sweet cold treats needn’t be gone from your life. A ripe banana, frozen ahead, a blender and nut butter are all you need to turn your frosty dreams into scoop-able realties. I make mine chocolatey and top it with crunchy bits of granola, this recipe offers options to be as creative as you like orContinue reading “You Don’t Need to Miss Ice Cream”

Garden Tea Party Featuring Chocolate Oats

What could be more English than hot oats at a tea party? We all love porridge on a winters day… chocolate-afying it along side berries and tea takes it to the next comforting level. Base Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked steel cut oats 2-4 tbsp cacao powder (depending how dark you like your chocolate) 4 tbsp collagenContinue reading “Garden Tea Party Featuring Chocolate Oats”

Cauliflower Miso Soup with Peanut and Tahini dressing

I couldn’t think of a simpler way to enjoy such a symphony of cauliflower, miso and peanut. Not on a winter’s afternoon anyhow. Ingredients for two portions: 1/2 cauliflower  1 tbsp miso 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or soy sauce if you prefer vegan) 2 tsp mixed spice salt and pepper to taste Dress with: aContinue reading “Cauliflower Miso Soup with Peanut and Tahini dressing”

‘Cheesey’ Cauliflower Bake

Childhood dreams of cauliflower cheese, or even baked potato? This dish delivers on taste, nostalgia and satisfaction, without the heavy, I need to unzip my pants feels. I prepped it all while the roast chicken was in the oven and then popped it in for the last ten minutes. Gluten and dairy free, this isContinue reading “‘Cheesey’ Cauliflower Bake”

Struggle to Feel Full?

How it all works Your digestive tract is laden with receptors that feed chemical information to your brain via the vagus nerve and other neurones. Your gut is essentially looking for certain nutrients; amino and fatty acids that will then trigger satiety hormones to be released to decrease your appetite. That is the biology ofContinue reading “Struggle to Feel Full?”