Month: November 2013

Edamame are immature soybeans. Their pods are boiled or steamed and served with salt. The pod itself isn't eaten but once cooked the little green pea-like beans pop out easily and are absolutely delicious. They're great as a snack or with a salad or warmed in a stirfry. You can find them dried too, added to dried fruit… Continue reading Ed-A-Mame, Edamame

Who doesn't like brownies?My favourites are the almost raw, gooey kind with lots of frosting. Not an ideal treat, as the sugar rush can be way too much & give that sickly sweet feeling..I came up with this recipe after perusing the isles at the supermarket for a chocolate treat but everything available was full… Continue reading Dairy Free Chocolate Brownies

I can't ever say no to baking.Recipe or not I love to create cakes, slices & cookies. Today I suggested (as usual) that we make something quick & easy for dessert. I wanted to try out the chocolate shards ( sometimes called chocolate bark) for a while now.It's a super easy, very quick method.Melt 1… Continue reading Chocolate Superfood Shards

I've always been one for eating healthy, being healthy, keeping active and everything that comes with looking after yourself- inside & out.After having a baby I felt bloated and just blah in general. There was a constant heavy feeling in my stomach and I longed to be back in my size six jeans. Going vegan had a… Continue reading Halfway to Healthy