Country Pumpkin Bread

Country Pumpkin Bread

At last count our pumpkin patch has produced more than 20 pumpkins this season alone. And they are divine, bright orange and nutty. The pecan tree has finally produced a crop of edible nuts after 4 years so I have all the ingredients in my pantry/garden for this...
Hearty Porridge

Hearty Porridge

Although not strictly keto because of the high carb content of quinoa flakes and the custard apple, this delicious gluten free “paleo” version of oatmeal, is made filling and nourishing with the extra fats. When you dry roast the quinoa flakes they lose their...
Hot Chocolate Elixir

Hot Chocolate Elixir

Hot chocolate has done a radical makeover with the popularity of mushroom extracts. Chaga, reishi, lion’s mane and cordyceps all have unique properties that can enhance the humble hot chocolate.  I use cordyceps in this recipe for it’s life enhancing, blood...
Coconut Bacon Chips

Coconut Bacon Chips

I love sprinkling my salads, steamed veg, curries or soups with roasted seeds, flaked almonds, kale chips or these morish coconut bacon chips. It just adds so much more flavour and pleasure to vegetables.  This recipe is adapted from Minimalist Baker.  With only 5...
Warming Up To Winter

Warming Up To Winter

The winter solstice has passed, the days are getting longer but colder. Winter is calling us to nurture our Yin essence and take care of kidney chi energy to support hormone health in menopause.  Slow cooked stews, soups, beanies, warm drinks, hot baths with essential...
Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi

Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi

I have the good fortune to live in the sub tropics with a mature and producing macadamia nut tree in my garden. This recipe comes with a lot of tropical nutty flavour, delicious crunch, healthy protein and essential fats all beneficial for women in transition.I enjoy...