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Traditional sweet baklava, though one of my favourite Greek Recipes, is not something that you would generally find on a healthy living website. I have been working on trying to get a savoury version of this dish going that would have some of the same textures, a few of the same tastes and would be a…

After too much comfort food it is time for the warm food. The food that reminds you of vita coco and tropical places, the food that takes you back to wonderful holidays in exotic places in the sun. Belizian Rice and Beans is one of those meals. The thing that makes food typical of Belize is not…

“ Alarm goes off, quick dash to freshen up and head into the kitchen, whip up breakfast, pack lunches for everyone, wake up kids, dress them up, feed them, pack them off to school, send spouse on his way and make a mad dash to the office yourself’–.” Sound familiar? This is a regular morning…

Here is the trick to great living, buy contemporary designer jewellery and entertain with hearty home made and simple meals that use basic ingredients but involve lots of time and care. Week night entertaining is perfect for serving up peasant meals: soup or stew with a chunk of home made bread. All doughs will benefit from…

Most moms with toddlers and young children face a challenge everyday when it comes to feeding their picky eaters. It seems that the biggest complaint of moms is that they cannot get their child to eat enough of the daily recommended servings of fruit or vegetables. The use of blenders has seemed to become a thing of…

I personally have become slightly addicted to the tubs of pre cut fruit that are available in supermarkets, but these are an over priced and processed option. One good idea is to instil a culture of the ’fruit platter’in your home and among your circle of friends. The fruit platter is a festive display of…