recipes

buckwheat pancake

buckwheat pancake

Pancakes have a reputation for being a weekend affair. Who has times for pancakes mid week? Well, me…and you too if you use this recipe. This pancake is the ultimate mid week fast food for breakfast. It literally takes the same time as warming some oats or constructing a bowl of muesli with a ...

apple, ginger and walnut muffins

apple, ginger and walnut muffins

These apple, ginger and walnut muffins get their sweetness from the apples and the fruit juice. There is no added sugars which makes them a great little snack. They can be wrapped up and frozen which makes them handy for when you need something quick and easy. apple, ginger and walnut muffins recipe Print Recipe serves makes 6-7 ...

pumpkin, spinach and cheese fritters

pumpkin, spinach and cheese fritters

These pumpkin, spinach and cheese fritters are great for a weekend brunch, or late breaky after a well deserved sleep in. When I make these at home its often done in two different ways, one diary free and one with cheese. My husband has them with cheese then topped with poached eggs and prosciutto while ...

baba ganoush

baba ganoush

Baba ganoush. How I love thee.  This light and creamy dip is a classic dip that most people have tried at some point. However, there is nothing quite like your own homemade version, especially when using homegrown eggplants if you can get your hands on them. We have been lucky enough to have a ...

lavender and fig tarts

lavender and fig tarts

These gooey, almost caramel like tarts are too good for words. I made these tarts for a casual dinner party for my fiancé and his mate who are by no means into alternative foods (although my fiancé is gaining a fast appreciation and education in nutrition as the years go by). The luscious figs that grace ...