Probiotic power
After a week of travelling and eating in restaurants, my daughter Alexandra and I wanted to get back on track with eating well and exercising regularly. Among the healthy meals that we put together, were fresh fruit puddings and smoothie bowls made with chia seeds and natural bifidus probiotic yoghurt. Because we don’t like the […]
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Meditation and the brain waves of Tibetan monks
If you want to sharpen your mind, decrease stress and improve the quality of your life, meditation can help. Meditation cultivates mindfulness and is a drug-free way to control and prevent anxiety and, to a certain extent, depression. It can also help you cope with physical pain or discomfort, such as back pain or headaches. The […]
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When Indian dal meets Irish stew
When I made this recipe, what started out as a vegetarian Irish stew turned into a hybrid Irish stew / Indian dal. The result was a nutritious, colourful and flavourful dish. The Indian spices with the black lentils, sumac, fresh parsley, tomatoes, glazed carrots, potatoes and a hint of cashew cream lend an earthy, savoury […]
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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
Today is Saint Patrick’s day and I made a chocolate cake for the occasion. This is a wholesome, nutritious and not too sweet cake that can be enjoyed any time. It also tastes great with or without icing. If you like your cake with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, […]
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Irish potato pie
March 17th is Saint Patrick’s day 🍀 and for the event, I made a potato pie. The humble potato has a special place in Irish hearts and kitchens. However, unlike the traditional Irish potato pie, this one has no bacon in it. It’s also made upside down, as in the French Tarte Tatin way. Tarte Tatin, […]
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Mighty medicinal mushrooms
I started eating mushrooms eight years ago. Before then, I didn’t like the idea of eating fungi. Dining out, I used to pick out the mushrooms on my plate and push them aside. Silly me. Edible mushrooms have unique health properties and add a rich savoury flavour to your meals. Low in cholesterol and salt, and high […]
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