These muffins have a delicious hint of coconut, due to the replacement of margarine or oil with coconut oil. They make for a great breakfast or any time snack. They are hearty, due to the addition of peanut butter and bananas. They also taste fantastic the next day, reheated in the oven or toasted. RECIPE … [Read more…]
Not many desserts say “homey comfort” like rice pudding. It was a staple in my house as a child. Not only popular in the United States, rice pudding (or Arroz con Leche) is commonplace in Peru. Normally loaded with eggs and milk, my vegan version uses soy creamer, soy milk and coconut milk. You can … [Read more…]
When most people think of creamy sauces, they usually imagine dairy milk, yoghurt or cream as an essential ingredient for a lip-lickin’, smooth buttery result. Seldom do people imagine… erm, cauliflower! Having eaten a plant-based diet for the best part of 20 years, I’ve developed a real passion for finding out what new dishes I … [Read more…]
I remember how tasty shop bought, coconut chocolate bars seemed to be back in the days when I ate that ‘regular’ kind from the store. I’d enjoy them for a moment of indulgence; get a sugar kick; a brief feeling of euphoria; then I’d experience that uncomfortable ‘I know this wasn’t good for me‘ sort … [Read more…]
In a culture that tends to bombard us with pollution, free-radicals, electro-smog and a myriad of vibrational lowering stress, I love to know that every morsel of what I eat is supporting my health and helping keep my vibration high. I love starting off the first meal of the day with a fresh juice or … [Read more…]
This tasty ‘Mushroom, Coconut & Greens Soup’ recipe benefits from a nutritional array of iron rich greens such as parsley and broccoli, whilst enticing the taste buds with a flavourful fusion of mushroom and coconut. I really love the light, vibrant, clean nourishing feeling that this soup leaves me with afterwards. Serves: 2 Preparation time: 5 minutes … [Read more…]