Muhammara – a really good red pepper dip

I first tried making muhammara years ago in Dubai because I wanted an alternative to hummus and didn’t know what to do with that big pomegranate syrup that had been sitting in my cupboard for 6 months. Wow, I was blown away: this spread – which is very popular in Syria but also in other […]

Rustic smoked mackerel paté

I discovered this delicious little spread in the UK over the summer and couldn’t get enough of it. It’s one of these old recipes that’s made a comeback in recent years and is on a lot of restaurant menus there. So when I found smoked mackerel at Spinneys the other day, I jumped on the […]

Mr Fox Essential Oils and Sprays: Try them!

I’ve written about Mr Fox before – I am a huge fan of his products. I use his sprays EVERY SINGLE DAY. In the kids’ rooms, as cologne, on bed sheets and the list goes on. They are 100% organic and he really blends the oils so well – their smell is out of this […]

Nectarine, goat cheese & courgette BBQ salad

I don’t know about you gals, but after a holiday, I feel compelled to recreate some of the dishes I had while away. It’s my way of staying on vacation or at least of trying to relive some of the moments by fooling my tastebuds. In any case, expect to see some European summer inspo […]

The science of breath – expert interview with Keith Littlewood

In our day and age, we notice our breath when we run out of it or when we use it as a tool. When you are stressed, you breathe, when you meditate, you breathe, when you need to make a specific effort, you breathe, when you need to go deeper into a yoga pose, you […]

My Vitality Week with Tracy Anderson

Before I start on My My Vitality Week with Tracy Anderson, let me tell you about my journey with the Tracy Anderson Method (aka “TAM”) because it has been a long and very rewarding one. I started off doing her DVDs and webisodes, moved on to the her 4-year Metamaorphosis program and then transitioned into […]

Vegan pecan pie

If you love pecan pie like I do, you will love this vegan pecan pie. Just like the traditional recipe (I love the one from Sally’s Baking Addiction), it brings back a lot of childhood memories from Canada. My parents used to get it for the holidays or occasionally as a treat: the sweet creamy […]

Crustless salmon spinach quiche

Before I get started on my Crustless salmon spinach quiche, let me first say: I make a mean quiche. Back in my gluten-filled days, that’s what I would prepare anytime there was a picnic or bring-and-share-style dinner. The secret? A generous filling of your choice, 5 eggs and 1.5 cups of crème fraîche. Not fat-free […]

Why working out “mindfully” matters

According to Google, mindfulness is “a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations”. Being mindful has loads of benefits but for us busy WellMammas, focusing on the present moment and accepting (as opposed to judging) what you are feeling and […]

Refreshing feta mint watermelon salad

I don’t know who came up with the feta watermelon mint combination but it really works. It is also PERFECT for the current weather, whether your are in Dubai or in the midst of a European heat wave. Now just a heads up, any recipe that involves watermelon can turn out…you guessed it: watery. So […]