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Mango and Coconut Cake (Refined Sugar Free)

This recipe comes with a warning. For those of you giving up refined sugar — congratulations! But let’s be clear: sweet without refined sugar is a different kind of sweet. Refined sugar has that upfront, cloying sweetness that lingers in your mouth. Alternatives, like coco...

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Quick Fennel Braise: A Vegetarian Favourite

This recipe was adapted from one of my all-time favourite blogs, Green Kitchen Stories . I’ve tweaked it to suit my taste, but the result is the same, a beautiful way to boost your veggie intake. Even the carnivores in your house are sure to love it. Quick Fennel Braise ...

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Super Silverbeet: Budget-Friendly Healthy Eating

Living frugally doesn’t mean living without flavour. In fact, some of the best healthy cooking tips come from finding ways to stretch your dollar further while still eating well. One of my favourite ingredients for both health and value? Silverbeet (also known as Swiss chard)....

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Herbs Past Their Peak? Here’s How to Make the Most of Them

So your herbs have been hanging around in the fridge a little too long? Don’t worry, they can still be put to good use. Fresh herbs are one of the best ways to add flavour and brightness to healthy meals, and even when they’re a little past their prime, they can transform you...

The Sofrito Solution: A Simple Capsicum Recipe image

The Sofrito Solution: A Simple Capsicum Recipe

I recently found myself in the unusual situation of having an abundance of red capsicum. Some of them were starting to soften, and I really didn’t want them to go to waste. Capsicums are not cheap, and I hate throwing good food away. I recently found myself in the unusual situa...

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Choose Life and Choose Chickpeas

This post is dedicated to George Michael, who had a huge musical influence on me during my teenage years. I was a faithful fan (pun absolutely intended) — my favourites included Faith, Careless Whisper, Freedom, and my all-time favourite, Too Funky. I’ll also admit to takin...

Pumpkin: Love It Even If Your Name Isn’t Peter image

Pumpkin: Love It Even If Your Name Isn’t Peter

If you’re younger than Gen X, the title of this post might not make much sense… But trust me, pumpkin is worth loving whether you get the reference or not. Pumpkin is one of my all-time favourite vegetables. I love it for its colour, its texture, and of course, its wonderfu...

Salad Made Easy: A Guide to Building Balanced, Nourishing Meals image

Salad Made Easy: A Guide to Building Balanced, Nourishing Meals

Salad - deconstructed We live in an age of food-courts and eating on the run or at the desk. I think it's a little sad as this can take away the joy of food and turns eating it into just another thing to tick off your to-do list. If this is your reality, at least ensure th...