I am having a flashback moment! About 18 years ago, when I lived near Brighton, in Sussex, I used to host raw-vegan potlucks. It got me thinking about this classic raw chocolate mousse recipe! People would come from, all-over, near and far, bringing along a dish of something tasty to share. It was a [...]
Oh yes - the Raw Hemp Energy Balls are here! Hemp is one of natures finest superfoods. I am not talking about the stuff that gets you high. I am talking about the hempseed that is available in any good health food store; the tiny, nutty, seed that has the perfect balance of omega 3 [...]
Just breathe! Sometimes it’s the simple things that can make our day a whole lot better. Often the answer is so obvious, it has been staring us in the face the whole time. Finding instant calm in our hectic, challenging or busy lives can be so simple if we allow it. It's all about the breath. [...]
Getting to know our pain I’ve noticed that those who face experiences of the darkest, most challenging times often end up shining the brightest light of all. It’s quite paradoxical in a way. It’s usually the people who go right into the heart of their darkness, who find something deeper; something beyond it all. They [...]
When you get the blend of chocolate just right, then that melting bite transports you a really lovely place of bliss. Enter my homemade maca chocolate! Its culinary alchemy has the power to make being in this rather chaotic world, oh so much more divine. And let's face it, we all need some of that [...]
Breakfast, snack food, dessert, easy camping meal - maca granola has a multitude of satisfying uses! When it comes to granola I love a bit of a crunch. I love it when it sticks together so that I can reach into the jar for a cluster or two whenever that jar should catch my eye. [...]
What is Maca? Maca (Lepidium meyenii or Lepidium peruvianum) traditionally grows in the Peruvian Andes at an incredible altitude of between 4000 and 4500 metres. It has truly earned its place in superfood history. This wonderful plant successfully withstands the harsh thrashing winds, intense sunlight, and extremely cold weather of such a climate for [...]
There's nothing like a Ginger Ninja Flu Shot Juice to blast away those nasties! During the colder months, with central heating, confined spaces and less fresh air we are exposed to so many more viruses, like the flu. I am, however, pleased to say that I have a few tried and tested tricks to keep [...]
Cardamom is one of the most valued spices in the world with an intense aromatic flavour used to bring out the best in both savoury and sweet dishes. Its eloquence, culinary magic and healing powers have earned it the title “Queen Of Spices”. This magical spice enjoys a colourful history dating back thousands of years. [...]
Cardamom! This highly prized ancient spice has an intense, aromatic flavour that brings out the best in both sweet and savoury dishes. In some countries it has a well-celebrated reputation as an aphrodisiac, in other countries, you'll find people chewing on the seeds to freshen breath and to discourage harmful bacteria in the mouth. In [...]
