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  • Healthy Manoushe – Keto/Paleo-ish.

    Healthy Manoushe – Keto/Paleo-ish.

    Attempting to tackle some Lebanese greats, my love affair with the Lebanese staple – Mana’ish – has been lifelong. One of my favourite memories is eating fresh manoushe with my Dad in our village in Lebanon, with fresh mint, black tea & the serene village backdrop. Another is laughing & sharing stories with my Teta…


  • The Keto Version Chocolate Pud with spearmint whipped coconut cream

    The Keto Version Chocolate Pud with spearmint whipped coconut cream

    Currently 6 days into clean keto and I’m feeling full and satisfied despite a significant calorie reduction to the usual. I’ve got my emergency Keto chocolate stash during this program (check out my delicious chocolate experiment) but also wanted to create something that was more of a dessert treat. A summery bowl to enjoy &…


  • Dark Chocolate triple heaven. Paleo, Keto, Vegan, Diabetic friendly & delicious.

    Dark Chocolate triple heaven. Paleo, Keto, Vegan, Diabetic friendly & delicious.

    Here we are friends, holiday season upon us. Going into it as healthy as possible. My version of mindful meditation from this increasingly bizarre & challenging world is to get creative in the kitchen. Food is one of my love languages. There is something about preparing food that is part time creative art, DNA activation…


  • Salted Peanut butter choc chunk slice

    Salted Peanut butter choc chunk slice

    Scouring the pantry for some chocolate the other day, knowing I only keep healthy foods at home, I set myself a challenge to use only what was already in the pantry, to bake a treat equal parts naughty and nice. A personal favourite balance 😉 The amazing thing about this was, it was super easy,…


  • Smoked Salmon Creme spread PALEO

    Smoked Salmon Creme spread PALEO

    Today on this cloudy Sydney Monday,  arrived an intense craving for a smoked salmon creme cheese bagel with a cup of black tea. Trying to avoid gluten & dairy though presents a challenge. Admittedly a naughty naturopath, or at the best a very very realistic Naturopath. I can relate to cravings of all kinds because…


  • Chunky sweet potato and pumpkin soup

    Chunky sweet potato and pumpkin soup

    The chilly snap before the springtime sun awaits us. There is still 2 weeks left of winter in the Southern Hemisphere and Mother Nature is letting us know. Let’s make the most of this coziness with a few more nutritious soups. Also, some of you might be asking.. “what on earth do I do with…


  • Lemon slice: Love, Lemons & Lebanese

    Lemon slice: Love, Lemons & Lebanese

    Dedicated to mum. Thankyou for the love, lemons and the Lebanese. How this all started: A Lebanese heritage means that nothing is done by halves. It’s full generosity, full heart, bold and well meaning. Leading to conversations with my mother… Mum: ” Let me give you a couple of lemons off your dad’s tree” Me:…


  • Rocky Road , a smooth operator

    Rocky Road , a smooth operator

    After the gloom of my recent 5G opinion piece I thought I would change the topic… to an area that tantalised my tastebuds a little more…. Rocky Road   * Insert Drooling Emoji Here * My homemade Paleo/Keto naughty slice of heaven  Desperate for a chocolate fix that is sweet without the sugar + keto/paleo…


  • Creamy Macadamia Basil Pesto

    Creamy Macadamia Basil Pesto

    It’s Summertime Sydney! Make your own dips and live your best life 😉 Sunday at home is grocery shopping eyeing off the pesto dips in the supermarket longingly today. Tempting but I wanted something without the cheese, preservatives, questionable vegetable oils (although there are some pure blends just check your labels) – and at the…


  • DIY Summer Splash Acai bowl

    DIY Summer Splash Acai bowl

    It’s summer in Australia at the moment and the need to stay cool is right up there on the list of priorities. Sharing my at home recipe, I have an alternative for you to the traditional sugary slushy, that will satisfy your appetite for an icy cold treat. We need snacks that are quick, easy…