At the time of writing this post early 2014, I was becoming more and more intrigued by the Paleo way of life so I experimented with grain-free snacks and came up with this treat. It needs refrigerating in the warmer weather, which we're loving here in Byron this summer. Substitute the nuts, dried fruit and seeds for whatever you have in your pantry and just use more vanilla or maybe lemon essence or zest if you have no peppermint oil. This is the ultimate raw treat – no cooking required. Love to … [Read more...] about How to make a peppermint paleo slice
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Deepak Chopra Bliss Balls
____These ultimate bliss balls come from Deepak Chopra’s secret recipe to promote a healthy digestion and purify the body - mind. They're best kept chilled to keep their shape and will keep for up to 7 days in the fridge. First published Feb 13, 2012. In Mexico City in 2015 I had the great pleasure of meeting Dr.Chopra who also spoke at the Global Wellness Summit. You might also like … [Read more...] about Deepak Chopra Bliss Balls
How to make Ayurvedic gluten-free rice porridge
This delicious Ayurvedic gluten-free rice porridge is warming, quick and full of goodness. The perfect brekky after morning yoga and a great way to start your surfing day. Rolled rice flakes are available at most wholefood stores and organic shops. This recipe is soft and gentle on the digestion and I hope you can use fresh turmeric for its prized antioxidant properties, and you might like to add Greek or my coconut yoghurt too, although I prefer mine with a squeeze of lime. This how to make … [Read more...] about How to make Ayurvedic gluten-free rice porridge
Citrus Polenta Pancakes
This is a recipe once created especially for Shrove Tuesday, the day that precedes Ash Wednesday that heralds the beginning of Lent. Traditionally it's Pancake Day, a day to indulge yourself before the dietary restrictions of "Giving it up for Lent". However it is also a great treat for any holiday or sunny sunday. Serve with our fabulous coconut yoghurt. Corn is the most prolific grain in America and is used from petrol pumps (ethanol) to party pies. Native to Central America, corn … [Read more...] about Citrus Polenta Pancakes
Pavlova
Australia Day strikes a bittersweet note on our calendar signalling the end of long summer holidays and heralding the return to work and school. Many Aussies honour the landing of white man onto this great southern land while others prefer to label it Invasion Day, not to mention the New Zealand versus Australia for the ownership of the glorious pavlova! No matter which side of the ditch you reckon this classic comes from, it’s a national dish here in Oz and one that is so easy to make. It’s a … [Read more...] about Pavlova
Balinese sticky black rice pudding
Thanks to my dear friend Janet DeNeefe from Bali's famous Casa Luna Cooking School and her Honeymoon Guesthouse for this recipe. This highly nutritious,  famous pudding is mainly eaten in Indonesia as an afternoon snack. It’s great topped with fresh fruit, toasted coconut and, of course, a liberal amount of coconut milk. Next time you're in Bali, head up to Ubud and say hi to Bali Janet at Casa Luna and if you can't get there soon, be sure to buy a copy of her book Bali The Food of my Island … [Read more...] about Balinese sticky black rice pudding
How to make gluten free fig, pistachio, ginger muffins
Here's a rich and slightly creamy muffin recipe just in time for Mothers' Day. It's not too late to whip up a batch if you've already got the ingredients in your gluten free pantry. Figs are believed to have been Cleopatra's favourite fruit and possess powerful aphrodisiac powers due to their fleshy texture and sensuous resemblance to the female form. Originating in Syria, figs have antioxidant properties and may help to improve plasma integrity, also rich in fibre to ensure a smooth … [Read more...] about How to make gluten free fig, pistachio, ginger muffins
Festive cheery cherry, berry and almond tart
This stunning tart was inspired by the Christmas edition (Dec. 2010) of Australian Gourmet Traveller and we made it very late on Xmas night - when we clearly did not need anymore food! It was an absolute triumph and quite easy to bake, just a little time consuming. I changed the recipe slightly to make it gluten free and suit what I had on hand, however all due respect must go to the source - and cherry sauce! Cherry-vanilla jam 300 gm  cherries, pitted 220 gm (1 cup)  caster sugar Juice … [Read more...] about Festive cheery cherry, berry and almond tart