I finally learned how to temper chocolate! Then I made my beautiful friend Emma a birthday present – dark chocolate with rose petals. Wrapped it all up ready to go. Then realised that I needed to photograph it! Unwrapped the chocolate. Took photos. Wrapped it back up again. Haha! Now, there are 2 ways to…
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raspberry vanilla chia pudding
I’ve had a few enquiries asking about the breakfast recipes in my upcoming program, Shiny Healthy You. Are they simple or are they time-consuming? Do they contain unusual ingredients? Will the husband and kids eat them? So I thought I’d share one for you to try. The humble chia pudding. It’s so freakin’ easy to…
raw vanilla and fig cheesecake
Need a sweet fix that’s good for you too? This cheesecake is guilt free and loaded with healthy ingredients. Fresh figs are amazing. Not only do they taste divine, they’re also high in calcium, iron, magnesium and vitamin C. Does that classify them as a superfood? I truly think so! Ingredients 1 cup raw almonds…
chocolate fig chia pudding
Simple. Fresh. Seasonal. This dessert has it all. I love fig season. These luscious, nutrient-rich gems are naturally sweet and amazingly high in calcium. Like you needed another reason to eat them anyway? And raw cacao is high in magnesium, so you have the perfect calcium-magnesium hit – perfect for busy women! Does this dessert’s high…
tropical soft serve
It’s a little cooler in Byron Bay this week. But summer is far from over, and the hot weather will be back again soon for its last hurrah. And when it is we will be ready… with a paleo friendly, dairy free soft serve that tastes like summer. Ingredients: 1 banana, cut into slices and…
avocado lime meringue tart
Avocados and limes are in season right now, and the time is perfect for making this tart. Make sure you look for avocados which have lovely bright green flesh – it will make the green colour of the filling look extra special! Ingredients Base: 1 cup raw almonds 1 cup desiccated coconut 12 dried dates,…
berry swirl cheesecake
At first glance, this cheesecake may look complicated but it’s actually very easy to make. The marbled effect is sure to impress even those who don’t usually eat raw food, and it looks stunning on a cake stand as a centrepiece. This raw cheesecake recipe is gluten free, dairy free, cane sugar free, paleo AND vegan friendly. Talk…
raw choc berry tart
Festive and decadent – this tart is super rich, and best of all it’s paleo, gluten free and guilt free! The filling is fudgey and rich, so berries are the perfect accompaniment. Seriously… why would you bother eating gluten when you can have this instead? For this recipe you will need: A 25cm loose base…
more paleo canapés – cashew cheese stuffed mushrooms
It’s party time again! Here’s another easy to make recipe to make your next gathering a healthy one. These little canapés are so classy and cute, and the depth of flavour proves you don’t need to add dairy-based cheese in order to make exciting, more-ish savoury treats. They would be amazing on a table alongside my…
paleo canapés – cherry (tomato) bombs
We’re heading into the festive season soon (yes, already!!!), and with it comes the risk of dietary blowouts. So my next couple of recipe posts are going to focus on social occasions. There’s no need to reach for the cheese platter, bread or potato chips at your next gathering… just whip up some fast, healthy alternatives! Your health…