Having made this beautiful breakfast recently to feed a crowd of friends staying with us in the country I was reminded of just how sublime the combination of Pear, Blueberry, Cinnamon and the crunchy roasted almonds truly is. I don’t feel like eating porridge much in summer and its not very easy to eat Jumbo…
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Almond, Coconut & Cinnamon Toast
When I was sent a parcel of goodies from Crede containing their new Almond meal the first thing I started thinking about making was some cake/pastry sweet yumminess. But then I thought that instead it would be more useful to make something that would be more of a regular staple on the table than just…
Courgette, Almond & Cumin Bread.
Whilst this bread happens to be both gluten & grain free it was not my intention to make it that way. I was merely looking for an alternative to toast in the morning or as a snack that would appease my boys hunger and to have something on standby to give them when the dreaded…
Portabello Mushroom Poached Egg
One of the reasons I LOVE shopping at my local food market is that I always find ingredients to inspire me to be a bit more creative in the kitchen. A point in case were these beautiful big Portobello Mushrooms I found on Saturday at City Farm Market. It always seems such a shame to…
Buckwheat Pancakes with Strawberries, Ricotta & Nut Butter
I really LOVE Buckwheat pancakes! They are much lighter (if made like crepes) and nuttier in flavour than regular pancakes and lend themselves well to both savoury and sweet options. Buckwheat is not wheat or any relation to it at all so these pancakes also happen to be both GRAIN & GLUTEN free. You can…
Fluffy protein pancakes with nut butter and warm cinnamon blueberries
Serves 2 very hungry people or 3 to 4 as a snack Ingredients for Pancakes: 200g chunky or smooth low fat cottage cheese 100g GF rolled oats 4 eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Blueberry sauce 100g fresh or frozen blueberries Pinch cinnamon Juice of 1/2 an Orange To serve; Almond or Macadamia but butter Blend…
Birchir muesli, the perfect way to enjoy oats
As requested here is the method for this delicious Birchir muesli perfect way to enjoy oats in summer when porridge isn’t tantalising enough! Bear in mind the oats need to soak overnight! Serves 2 1) Mix one cup of gluten free oats with 1 tbsp chia seeds, 2 tbsp coconut cream ad 1 cup fresh…
Courgette and broccoli fritters
Experimenting in the kitchen. … looking for an alternative breakfast and I think these courgette and broccoli fritters will go down a treat with some smoked trout and herbed creme fraiche. I also think they would make a great light supper too….. the boys seem thrilled too… so a winner all around! 140g courgettes ,…