Category Archives: Vegetarian

Where were we?

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

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Soba noodle salad

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

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

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

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Raspberry friands

TweetThese friands are oh-so special and it’s an official promise that they are also oh-so easy to make. On the inside they are moist and melt in your mouth – a wonderful contrast to their delicious, slightly chewy exterior. These … Continue reading

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Spaghetti with roast tomatoes, peas and a Gruyere and Parmesan cheese sauce

Tweet Spaghetti with roasted tomatoes, peas and a Gruyere and Parmesan cheese sauce I chatted to two very lovely ladies on the radio last week. We chatted about food, sustainability, cooking within the Seasons, my own family and so needless … Continue reading

Posted in Better health, Cooking classes, Gruyere cheese, Italian, Lemons, Main meals, Meatless Monday, Parmesan, Pasta, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Leave a comment

Spanish romesco sauce with chargrilled vegetables and spiced chickpeas

TweetGrilling your vegetables is a very exciting thing to do. The flavor that it imparts adds a lot of magic to the finished dish. I love my veggies cooked like this and I love that the vegetables take centre stage … Continue reading

Posted in Asparagus, Better health, Breakfast and Brunch, Canape and cocktail food, Chargrilled vegetables, Chickpeas, Fennel, Haloumi, Meatless Monday, Romesco sauce, Spanish food, Spanish meals, Spanish vegetarian meals, Spiced chickpeas, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Leave a comment

A delicious broccolli pasta cooked by our daughters for Meatless Monday

TweetIt’s Meatless Monday again and today, we are 7 weeks into our family challenges. We introduce new weekly challenges as an attempt to reduce our ecological footprint but the one constant is Meatless Monday’s. Meatless Monday’s are making us think … Continue reading

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Meatless Monday – Week 1 : Challenge 1

TweetIn my last blog post, I mentioned I would post our family challenge each week to our supportive and wonderful facebook community in hope that you would join us. The weekly challenge’s will have a positive impact on our health, … Continue reading

Posted in Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Fennel, Fennel and Orange salad, Main meals, Meatless Monday, Morocco, Orange cake, Pumpkin, Tagine, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Weekly family challenges | Leave a comment

Food for life and the difference we can each have for better health and a healthier planet

TweetI feel I may be treading on dangerous ground with this blog post so firstly, I want to throw in that I am not writing this to offend or to preach. Like you, I sincerely love this planet which we … Continue reading

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A little lentil loving – wonderful braised lentils

TweetI’ve had another love for quite some time now. It is a deep love. A warm affection and a constant yearning. I. love. lentils! Lentils would be my favourite of the pulses closely followed by a perfectly cooked chickpea. For … Continue reading

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