Since we removed pre-packaged treats from our kitchen I am always trying to come up with convenient snacks to satisfy the kids (and me) during those weak moments. These raw cacao and almond butter fudge bites are perfect for this as they store in the…
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Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is considered a superfood. High in fibre and a complete protein, full of antioxidants such as those found in berries and completely gluten free. I don’t eat it often, just like rice and other ‘safe grains’ like buckwheat and millet, I have…
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Sugar Bananas (also known as Ducasse) are a little shorter and rounder at the end than lady finger bananas. The skin is very thin and the banana is very dense, sweet and makes for a great pancake batter compared to the usual bananas found in…
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Wild hibiscus are in season at the moment over here in Vietnam and if you are lucky enough to get them fresh they are great to add to salads or to make a lovely tea. Tart, crisp with a beautiful deep red colour, I have…
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It’s hot all year round here and sometimes I just feel like a light refreshing lunch. I made these summer rice paper rolls with mango coriander dip and they were just that – light, fresh and tasty. We ended up with them for dinner as…
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My kids needed a change for breakfast and I wanted to try something that could be packed into their snack box for school, it had to be tasty and I know that if it resembles pizza even just a little it would be a hit…