Super squishy low GI muffins
I have been attending an art workshop for the last few weeks. Each week one of us brings something to eat for our tea break. Yesterday was my turn, but I had really...
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What a gorgeous evening we had!
Many years ago I became friends with an Italian called Alberto, who loves to cook and entertain. I have spent so many evenings in his kitchen while he cooks,...
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Long overdue catch up!
This morning I met up with one of my best friends for a long over due catch up. I haven’t seen her since my wedding day and so much has happened since then. One...
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A spontaneous brunch
Last week a quick breakfast with my brother spontaneously turned into a brunch of note. I was checking my supplies for breakfast, while my brother and his fiance...
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Beef and basil pesto cream pasta
My brother and his fiance came to stay with me last week. They arrived just before lunch. I had had a super busy morning and we all had appointments in the afternoon....
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Spinach, lentil and coconut milk curry
After a particularly decadent valentines dinner and a very busy next day, I asked my housekeeper to cook us one of our favorite healthy dinners. I have taught my...
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My favorite not too sinful super easy comfort food meal!
This pasta dish is one of my all time favourite lazy comfort food meals but still not too sinful. This would usually be a Sunday movie night meal, or a hangover soother...
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Pear and summer berry clafoutis!
Today’s blog is long overdue as I bought the ingredients to make this dessert almost three weeks ago but never got around to making it. Then I made it on the spur...
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Straight forward fish cakes! But so yummy.
Fish cakes do not inspire much enthusiasm in me, but the request comes up over and over again with my clients. Usually I just skirt the issue and try to divert them...
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Warning – this pasta could lead to over eating!
Adam is working tonight at the State of the Nation Address so I thought I would treat myself to a little bacon in my dinner. I am also teaching later so I thought...
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Truffle scented cream cheese and lentil dip
Last week I mentioned a dip for crudités I had made, which I would have to remake right away. The reasons were both because it was so good and also because I hadn’t...
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Open Lasagna from Crush online
I had a dear friend over for dinner last night. She is one of the few friends who can get away with actually sending me the recipes she wants me to cook for her. The...
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I love smile maker season!
I have been eating the most perfect mangoes every day for about the last month. I am simply crazy about them. I like them best when they are still firm and quite tart,...
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Lunch with friends!
So it’s been all about healthy eating lately, but when I have guests over I do want to spoil them a little. I was having some of my closest friends and family over for...
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Quick fix meal in one salad!
As I mentioned in my last post, we are trying to follow a post silly season sensible eating plan. I am pretty good at making healthy taste good so it hasn’t been that...
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Thekla is a teacher and seeker, a foodie and a yogi.
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