I am always up for a creamy rice pudding. Recently I was thinking of ways that I can use up the rather large 3-kilo bag of organic rice that I currently have in my pantry. And then rice pudding happened! Like magic. With coconut milk and turmeric. Divine alchemy! Add a little natural sweetener (I [...]
We often store energy and emotions throughout our bodies, which can hinder the flow of chi or life force through our being. This meditation is all about gently letting go of the blockages that we are ready to release in order to restore our flow, vitality and a sense of deep inner peace. You can [...]
This recipe is for anyone looking for something tasty to do with your chickpea flour. Chickpea flour (also known as gram flour, besan flour, and garbanzo bean flour, depending on where you are located) is a nutrient-rich ingredient. It is especially suited to inexpensive, gluten-free baking. Chickpea flour is loaded with manganese, magnesium, thiamine, folic [...]
The Crown Prince squash has an unmistakable, thick steely blue skin. With deep orange flesh inside, the little treasure from the plant kingdom has a gorgeous, rich nutty, sweet flavour. Crown Prince is of my favourite types of squash and so I was rather delighted to be given a couple of these beauties the other [...]
I adore my work - at this point in time, my work primarily involves working as a chef on various retreats. It delights me to keep playing and developing new recipes. I get to serve up delicious plant-based cuisine for groups of between 8 and 40 people. An honour. Recently I was asked to serve [...]
Here's a little magical treat that I've been making for years since I discovered how rewarding it was to make your own jar of sun-dried tomatoes. Infused with choice ingredients, this is rather delicious. This is my ginger version. It makes a frequent appearance when I am making food for people. I use it to [...]
One of the most common questions I get asked when doing chocolate-making demonstrations on workshops is about the difference between cacao and cocao. It's not really a surprise that everyone is confused, because loads of conflicting versions of truth are out there, so I just want to break it down to make it more simple [...]
Did you know that matcha can be an excellent calming, anti-anxiety drink? I found this out a couple of years ago when going through a rough patch (we’ll say a ‘rough patch’ shall we and leave it at that lol!). I was researching various anti-anxiety herbs and testing them out on myself (with rather positive [...]
If there is one animal on this planet more than any other that stirs my soul, it is the Dove. When I close my eyes to communicate with these wonderful birds, I feel a sort of translucent purity of light that transcends everyday chatter. We communicate with profound self-honesty and purity of spirit inspiring a [...]
Today my beautiful friends we are going to take healthy, decadent deliciousness to a whole new level! Not only is this vegan ice cream insanely creamy and divine, but it's also ridiculously easy. How on this sweet precious Earth could something THIS easy be so delicious I will never know! I must admit that I [...]
