Dead-easy red rice, halloumi and pepper salad

I really like red Camargue rice, it has more texture than its brown counterpart and has a slightly different taste. It is also richer in antioxidants and great for fighting inflammation. So when I found some at the local supermarket (Spinneys), I brought it home and made…you guessed it: a salad. Because we eat a […]

Show-stopping Asian salad

I don’t know about you but sometimes, the more I cook, the more everything ends up tasting the same. These days my salads somehow all end up with some form of quinoa, avocado, tomato and feta. So today I decided to live with intent 🙂 and changed up the flavor palette completely. This Asian-influenced cold noodle salad takes a […]

Chocolate pecan banana bread (sugar free)

Banana bread can really be hit and miss. Especially if you are trying to do a gluten or sugar free one. This recipe was actually the result of a test I did using coconut nectar, which is meant to have a very low glycemic index. Spelt flour is not gluten free, but I can tolerate it […]

Two-Salmon Tartare

I love salmon tartare – and this recipe is not only ridiculously easy but also very tasty. It’s super practical if you are having a dinner party because you can prepare all the ingredients in advance and keep them in the fridge. Just make sure you mix everything at the last minute. If you wish, you […]

Fructose malabsorption: think you have it?

Until I got tested for it, I never knew fructose malabsorption even existed. However, it did explain why I could never really pin point why some foods worked well with me sometimes and not others. In fact, it explained a lot of my digestive troubles. What is it? Fructose malabsorption should not be confused with […]

To die-for gluten-free orange cake

To this day, the taste and smell of certain foods really bring back childhood memories. One that does it every time is the “gateau a l’orange” my mom used to make. She would use regular flour and sugar, but in this recipe, I substitute them with gluten free flour and maple syrup. You could also easily use a […]

No-knead buckwheat spelt bread

If you like the idea of making homemade bread but find it to be a daunting task or if you simply can’t be bothered to spend any time kneading, you have to try this versatile recipe. It takes 15 minutes tops to make and an hour to bake, which means this mamma makes it all […]

The Tracy Anderson Method

If you have looked at my Instagram account, you probably already know I am a huge fan of the Tracy Anderson Method, and have been for many years. Who is she? Tracy was an aspiring and talented ballet dancer who struggled throughout dance school because she didn’t have a typical ballerina body. She tried many […]

Bloating: home remedies that work

Almost every woman over 30 I know has the occasional bloat. I was the queen of chronic bloating for years and years until I got fed up and got to the bottom of it. But this is post isn’t about that – it’s about the quick fixes that worked for me and that might help you […]

Herb, Avo and Feta Quinoa Salad

The combination of fresh herbs with the buttery taste of avocado and tangy feta is just out of this world When I make this salad for a crowd, it’s a hit every time. Chopping the herbs is the most time-consuming part of this recipe, the rest is done in a snap. I prefer to chop […]