Last week I had a fridge full of leftovers that I needed to use up, so I decided to make a one-dish meal out of them. The dish, which consisted of brown rice, roasted cauliflower, yams and coconut curry chicken, was good, but not overly appealing to look at. So in the morning when I was...

When I gave up dairy I thought that my days of enjoying creamy things were over. And they were, for a time. If you’re living a dairy-free existence like me, you know – most dairy-free alternatives leave a lot to be desired. They’re often nothing like the thing they’re supposed to be mimicking, and loaded with less-than-desirable ingredients...

Whether you’re a fan of green goddess dressing or not, this is must make. I’ve made many green goddess dressings in my life, and this is by far the best… and not just because it’s extremely versatile and tastes great on anything. Make up a batch for yourself. It’s magic drizzled on a salad, as...

Colder weather calls for hotter meals, wouldn’t you agree? Okay I know, not everyone likes hot and spicy food. Spice can be off putting to some people’s palette (perhaps yours included) so it tends to be one of those things that people avoid. I on the other hand love spicy food, and not solely due to the benefits...

If you’re a regular reader of this blog you know that I love gardening. The payoffs of having a home garden are huge—even with minimal labour—and thanks to the Square Foot Gardening Method (which is what I follow) you don’t need much space to grow your own. This year I decided to try growing something new in my garden,...