raspberry quinoa muffins with an almond crumb (vegan)

This garden breathes beautifully of our time here, and we are deeply grateful for the gifts it has given. notes I often make these muffins based on this Plum Millet Cake recipe. The sweet almond crumb adds a delicious crunchy texture that contrasts nicely with the raspberries’ sourness. These muffins are tender, fragrant, and light. […]

beetroot fennel quinoa pilaf, garden salad & an intention

Create an INTENTION to practise conscious eating, connecting to your food with all of your senses and with a grateful attitude.  Here are a few mindful intentions that help to guide me. I Invite a feeling of gratitude and thanks by blessing your food before and after eating. N Nourish yourself by practising silence when […]

soothing quinoa kichadi & a blue sky

This is a magical meal, and I make a lot of it, especially when travelling.  It takes no time and is much lighter than the brown rice version. We had just spent some time in Israel; this was the first time I had returned since leaving. I love the vegetables in Israel, which have a […]

brown rice and quinoa pancakes

I woke early to thick fog and a fine mist blanketing the world, and then the gentlest, softest light tip-toed in. BROWN RICE AND QUINOA PANCAKES Inspired by ‘Earthly and Divine’ by Eva Cabaca. I love these for their lightness and easy digestion. The second time I made them, I peeled and halved a banana, […]

sweet potato white bean herb & quinoa patties

I have been hunting for a lentil or bean pattie dish for quite a while, but most of the ones I have found sound less than appealing. This variation was initially inspired by a chickpea one I discovered; however, the use of a legume and the herbs were the only similarities. As my sister’s husband […]