Sensational Cauliflower & Cannellini Bean Soup

Sensational Cauliflower & Cannellini Bean Soup

I love to eat seasonally and you can't get more seasonal than an organic box from the local organic farmers collective. The past 2 weeks I have been given the most gorgeous green cauliflower heads. Cauliflower are such a versatile vegetable, it can be made into 'rice', gluten free pizza bases, roasted with garlic, chili and coconut oil, chopped into a stir-fry, simply steamed or made into soup.

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Organic Quinoa Meatballs

Organic Quinoa Meatballs

Keeping the food shopping bill under control can be challenging, especially if you are choosing organic produce. Apart from shopping for produce in season - food is always cheaper when it's in season, I also look for specials. This week I spotted organic beef on special so I grabbed a couple for the freezer. One of my favourite family friendly meals with mince is meatballs. This recipe is also a great way to hide vegetables from the kids.

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Fast Overnight Buckwheat Breakfast!

Fast Overnight Buckwheat Breakfast!

When I know I need to get out the door quickly in the morning I prep-up one of my favourite and fast breakfasts'.  Overnight buckwheat groats soaked in almond milk. A little preparation goes a long way to ensure I'm not starving by 10am and looking for a sweet muffin treat!

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What is your tipping point?

What is your tipping point?

We had a lovely weekend, saw family and friends, had great food and a few events squeezed in to make it fun. It was also an eye opening weekend for me. Over the past few weeks I have been talking (read that as whining!) to friends about how I'm feeling flat and blah, in need of a tune up. Now this is something I advise others on all the time, but when it comes to myself I avoid the subject, until now.

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