Health Continuum

Italian pizza in a standard oven

How do you make a pizza from scratch? It might seem complicated, but once you get the hang of it, you can make it with your eyes closed. Well, almost. Someone once asked me, “Julie, you cook and eat very healthy, but do you ever eat pizza!?” You bet I do! And I make my […]

Breakfast, Chia seeds, Creams and Puddings, Desserts and Snacks

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 […]

Curries and Dal, Lentils, Main Dishes, Stews and Chillies

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 […]

Chocolate Treats, Desserts and Snacks, Squares and Bars

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, […]

Main Dishes, Savoury Pies, Quiches and Tarts

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, […]

Main Dishes, Stews and Chillies, Stir-Fries

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 […]