Tag: Honey

Hot Cross Bun Muffins

Hot Cross Bun Muffins

Easter is nearly here and nothing screams Easter more than Hot Cross Buns.  That sweet, cinnamon and fruit flavour reminds me of Easter afternoons in front of the fire and I love a toasted Hot Cross Bun with lashings of melted butter.  I knew I 

Valentine’s Day Menu – A Romantic Dinner for Two

Valentine’s Day Menu – A Romantic Dinner for Two

How about a special Valentine’s Day Menu that’s completely Grain-Free, Gluten-Free and Refined Sugar-Free but still incredibly tasty?  Think such a thing doesn’t exist?  Read on to find out how you can create a meal that’s delicious and healthy and super impressive… We’re spending Valentine’s 

Non-Alcoholic Spicy Ginger Switchel (Haymaker’s Punch)

Non-Alcoholic Spicy Ginger Switchel (Haymaker’s Punch)

If you’re off the alcohol for whatever reason, this drink is something delicious that really fills that Friday evening cocktail gap!  It’s an adult mocktail that isn’t full of refined sugar or tons of fruit juice like so many of the options out there.  I’ve 

Pomegranate Bellini

Pomegranate Bellini

I love a Champagne Cocktail and a Kir Royale or a Bellini are a couple of my favourites.  This Pomegranate Bellini is an inventive take on the usual Peach Bellini using Pomegranate Molasses instead of Peach Puree.  Perfect for winter or summer alike it’s sure 

Individual Grainfree Apple & Cinnamon Crumbles

Individual Grainfree Apple & Cinnamon Crumbles

I don’t normally make desserts as neither Dan nor I have a sweet tooth, but when we have guests over I make the extra effort – and if I’m making a dessert, I might as well make one that I can eat, right?  This time 

Warm, Tropical Pineapple Carpaccio with Honey & Ginger Sauce

Warm, Tropical Pineapple Carpaccio with Honey & Ginger Sauce

When the weather isn’t playing ball, sometimes the only way to inject some sunshine into your day is with your food.  A taste of the tropics is always a good way to start your morning so bring a bit of the Caribbean to your kitchen 

Refined Sugarfree Lemon Curd

Refined Sugarfree Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd is something that reminds me of my childhood.  I remember having it on toast or served on scones as a replacement for jam,  I also remember mum using it to make Lemon Meringue Pie which is definitely something I’m going to have to 

Cinnamon & Raisin Almond Flour Cookies

Cinnamon & Raisin Almond Flour Cookies

I don’t have a particularly sweet tooth but even I can’t resist these Cinnamon & Raisin Almond Flour Cookies. You’d never guess that they’re grain, gluten and refined sugar-free as they taste absolutely delicious – better than most other cookies in my opinion.  And they’re 

Rhubarb Orange Compote

Rhubarb Orange Compote

Rhubarb is such an autumnal fruit (or is it a vegetable)?  It reminds me of roast dinners followed by mum’s homemade rhubarb crumble and custard.  The rhubarb was always picked from the garden and tasted incredible. That combination of sour tartness and the sweet crispy crunchy 

English Sparkling Wine Tasting at Albury Vineyard

English Sparkling Wine Tasting at Albury Vineyard

Today I’d been invited by Abel & Cole to visit the beautiful Albury Vineyard nestled in the Surrey Hills.  Albury is a certified organic and biodynamic vineyard and their wines are now available to purchase through Abel & Cole.  That’s right, they don’t only do 

Chocolate Espresso Pots with TASSIMO My Way Brewer

Chocolate Espresso Pots with TASSIMO My Way Brewer

I’m one of those people who just can’t get going in the morning without a coffee!  I think if it’s possible, Dan is even worse than I am!  We both like our coffee super strong and so when TASSIMO offered to let me try out 

Healthy Peanut Butter Fudge – Refined Sugar-Free

Healthy Peanut Butter Fudge – Refined Sugar-Free

This weekend was my dad’s birthday and I wanted to make him something delicious as a special little homemade present.  Last time I made him some of my healthy Salted Nut Brittle but I wanted to do something different this time.  He has a very