Pea and Bean Soup

Pea and Bean Soup

This recipe came out of a need to make a soup that nourishes my Dad as he is unable to eat solid food. It’s wholesome and tasty, has plenty of protein and is suitable for vegetarians/vegans and of course everyone else. One of the lovely things about this soup is that...
Sausage and Chestnut Bake (can be gluten free)

Sausage and Chestnut Bake (can be gluten free)

Serves 2/3 (good size helping) Prep time 15 minutes.  Cooking time 45 minutes Pre heat the oven to 180°C Ingredients 6 large sausages (preferably butchers, can be gluten free) 2 medium red onions 4 cloves of garlic 1 tsp brown rice miso paste 90g whole...
Blood Sugar Friendly Bar Snack

Blood Sugar Friendly Bar Snack

(Almonds with lemon & black pepper) These simple lemony almonds are a lovely way to support your body when you’re having a drink. Alcohol on its own can push blood sugar up fast and then quickly down again. And this is why cravings, over-snacking and energy...
Listen Up -Don’t Wait Until Your Body Says ‘NO’

Listen Up -Don’t Wait Until Your Body Says ‘NO’

OK – so it’s November – it’s suddenly super cold where I am, from 17°C last week to -1°C this, and all my body wants to do is slow down and curl up warm. As the days get shorter and the nights draw in, it’s our natural instinct to hibernate.  Our...
The Hormone No One Talks About (But Everyone Should)

The Hormone No One Talks About (But Everyone Should)

We hear so much talk about hormones at midlife – oestrogen, progesterone, thyroid, and cortisol.But there’s one hormone that quietly affects all of them… and it’s not really mentioned. Insulin. It’s not just a drug for diabetics – it’s the air traffic...