Author Archives: nellie

Vegetarian Moroccan tagine

Posted on June 3, 2013 by nellie

Tweet  Our Moroccan cooking class at Relish Mama always excites me. I just love the flavours of Morocco and I find myself adding more and more to this flavour packed cooking class menu all whilst I find it near impossible … Continue reading →

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My Nana’s best ever Pumpkin soup

Posted on May 15, 2013 by nellie

TweetSoup is like a bowl full of love. To me, it doesn’t matter what the flavor of the day is, it just always tastes like love. Even when I have made the soup myself, I find it so nurturing, soothing, … Continue reading →

Posted in Better health, Family, Meatless Monday, Pumpkin, soups | 4 Comments

Green lentil soup with lemon and ras el hanout

Posted on May 6, 2013 by nellie

TweetI just had enjoyed this beautiful bowl of warming soup for my lunch just now and had to share the recipe with you for Meatless Monday. There’s time to whip it up for dinner after work tonight – it just … Continue reading →

Posted in Lemons, lentil soup, Lentils, Main meals, Meatless Monday, Moroccan, Puy lentils, Ras el hanout, soups | Leave a comment

How to cure your own olives

Posted on May 1, 2013 by nellie

TweetWe have an olive tree and it is stunning. We give this olive tree nothing….. it doesn’t get a lot of love…… it doesn’t get a lot of additional water or food and yet each and every year, for the past … Continue reading →

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Where were we?

Posted on March 18, 2013 by nellie

Tweet Now where were we??? It’s been a while and I have so missed stopping here. I cannot wait to show you all what we have been up to lately and I promise there will be lots more gorgeous pics … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn fruits recipe, Cooking classes, Desserts, Fruit, Home made honeyed labne, Labne, Meatless Monday, Pears, Slow roasted pears, Slow roasted pears recipe, Slow roasted pears with autumn fruits, Vegetarian | Leave a comment

Thank you’s from and a special year at Relish Mama

Posted on December 20, 2012 by nellie

Tweet We are drawing near to the end of another year ; another year that has flown by in a flash. We have had such a great time. This year, we added a huge amount of new and now very … Continue reading →

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Recipe for Christmas mince pies

Posted on December 12, 2012 by nellie

TweetJust a quick but cheery post today ……why……….. because we are all quick and rushing that little bit too much this pointy end of the year and the ‘cheer-y’ is because……….well it is Christmas and I think you all know … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Christmas, Desserts, Fruit mince, Fruit mince pie recipe, Fruit mince pies, Homemade pastry, Sweet shortcrust pastry, Sweet things | Leave a comment

Self saucing chocolate pudding recipe and a beautiful husband

Posted on November 26, 2012 by nellie

TweetIn case you’re wondering I do notice how many times you are asked to get those arms up high to reach for ‘stuff’ the four girls in your life cannot get to. Your arms are up a lot! In case … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Chocolate, Desserts, Family, Meatless Monday, Puddings | 2 Comments

Soba noodle salad

Posted on November 8, 2012 by nellie

TweetThis here salad was my contribution to our Melbourne Cup day festivities. This and a jolly bottle of bubbles! I know that it may look pretty healthy and therefore you may think….not so tasty but I can assure you that … Continue reading →

Posted in Better health, Gluten free, Main meals, Meatless Monday, Salad, Soba noodle salad, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Leave a comment

The best quinoa salad recipe that didn’t take the ‘Man’ out of my man

Posted on October 25, 2012 by nellie

TweetToday marks the annual celebration and movement for healthy, affordable, and sustainable food. Although Food Day is focused on North America, its values and mission can be transferred anywhere across the world. On this special day, I thought I wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in Better health, Family, Quinoa, Quinoa salad, Salad, Vegetables, Vegetarian | 2 Comments