Carrots are one of my favourite veggies to juice as they’re naturally sweet (especially the organic ones – trust me there’s a huge difference in taste)! I’m also loving the gorgeous bright orange colour of this juice. I find that carrots go perfectly with some pineapple and turmeric, which happen to be two brilliant anti-inflammatory plants. You’ll be glowing from the inside and out with this glass of goodness!…
I have to say, I used to dislike porridge with a passion. I thought oats were boring and tasteless. Then I grew to love using oats as bircher muesli, or as overnight oats. Now that I’ve made this porridge, it has completely changed my mind – it’s so sweet, nutty, creamy and hearty! Adding a ripe banana to the mixture really changes everything….
If you’ve seen my instagram feed you would know that I’m a huge fan of juicing. My body seems to love them and I’ve seen noticeable changes in my health when I incorporate them into my daily routine. I’ve also recently invested in a slow juicer (I bought a brand called Hurom). These machines gently press the juices out of fruit and vegetables to retain their maximum nutrient content. However they can be quite pricey, and if you can’t afford a top end juicer, don’t worry! I’ve still enjoyed the benefits of juices with traditional juicers too….
Being self employed, my work schedule is always unpredictable, and I never know when or where I will be eating. I usually try to take something with me, mostly so I know that there’s something delicious for me to work towards! One of my favourite meals to take is this rainbow coconut rice salad. It’s simple, fresh, needs no heating and is simply delicious! I love the sweetness (and the gorgeous fragrance) of the fresh coconut. You get so many textures from the creamy avocado, chewy rice and crunchy almonds. It also makes me happy just because it’s colourful!…
My favourite days of the week are undoubtedly Saturday and Sunday. For me the weekend = market time, and accordingly, the ritual hoarding of organic produce. This week I picked up some gluten free bread, some beautiful avocados and a pomegranate (amongst loads of other things)!
I just love crostini. Thinly sliced pieces of crispy toast with some beautiful topping is always a winner in my books. You can play with so many different colours and flavour combinations. For this particular recipe the creamy avocado makes a great base for the tart pomegranate and salty olives. …
Here you have one of my favourite ways to use up left over veggies! These juicy tomatoes are delicious with practically anything inside. I’ve used mushrooms, onion and spinach, but you can substitute them with any leftovers that you have at home. I find that zucchini works nicely too. Like most of my recipes, this is super easy to make. All you do is scoop out the insides of the tomatoes, cook them with some veggies, stuff the mixture back in and pop them in the oven for 10-15 minutes….
I’m certainly happiest when I’m busy busy busy! This past week was particularly hectic for me with loads of work and late nights. I love it, but the long hours started to take their toll, and I felt the onset of a cold coming along. When I’m not feeling 100% I crave something warm and comforting, but nutritious at the same time to speed up my recovery.
This soup is exactly what I needed! Full of veggies and so satisfying! Roasting the vegetables deepens their flavours, and brings out their natural sweetness as they caramelise. …
I can’t believe we’re in the first week of March already! It’s officially summer in the Philippines, and accordingly, it has been another scorcher of a week. I love it! When I’ve been out in this hot weather I really look forward to eating something light and fresh. Quinoa is perfect as it’s fluffy and very satisfying, but doesn’t leave me feeling heavy. It’s also a great source of complete plant protein as it contains all nine essential amino acids….
Most of my friends know that I’m a huge fan of curry. From Indian, to Japanese, to Thai – they are packed full of flavour and so satisfying! When I lived in the UK I often cooked with lentils, but I’ve found them to be scarce here in Manila. Thankfully, I stumbled upon the amazing mongo (mung) bean. If you cook them long enough, they’ve got that similar creamy texture to lentils, and just melt in your mouth. Not only are they delicious, but they also pack quite a punch nutritionally. They’re a great source of vegetable protein, as well as being high in fibre, low in sodium, and have no saturated fat….
I love it when I wake up in the morning and remember that I’ve prepared a cheeky pot of goodness in the fridge! Overnight oats are an ideal way to start your day, especially if you’re short for time in the morning. Once you’re in the routine of making these you’ll have no excuse to skip breakfast, in fact I guarantee you’ll be looking forward to it!…