I don’t know why, but Murphy is alive and well in our house. The kids will live off of bananas for days, meaning we cannot keep up buying them. And then all of a sudden – nothing. They try convince you that they have NEVER liked bananas. Then you sit with box full of ripe … Read more Banana bread
On Sundays, before church, we have pancakes. This has become a tradition in our house, one that the kids look forward to the whole week. We are strict about their sugar intake, but on Sundays they get a little splurge and a treat. We make pancakes, which we serve with honey, chocolate spread, or whatever … Read more Chocolate oats pancakes
My newest obsession – WATER KEFIR! A bubbly drink that is so good I can convince the kids it is cold drink, and so good for you that I don’t mind if they drink liters of it. Not really liters, but a lot… and often. It is packed full of gut-healing probiotics that are great … Read more Water kefir (Your complete How-to guide)
Who doesn’t enjoy a snack every now and then? Even if (or rather, especially when) you are trying to eat healthy. In our house we try to eat as little sugar as possible. That means limited fruit, dairy, carbs and starchy vegetables. But we do get cravings for something sweet from time to time, and … Read more Peanut butter cookies (LCHF, Keto, No sugar)
One of the hardest things we had to let go off when we embarked on our no sugar journey was pasta. We used to love having pasta at least once a week. Now, 4 years in, we do have pasta occasionally, but then we try to make everything else that we add to the pasta … Read more Nomato sauce (AIP, LCHF, Keto, no sugar)
For everyone who missed my Jeremy Clarkson reference, sorry, somedays my geekiness goes in overdrive. But even without understanding the reference, you should understand the weight of that statement, and this cheesecake really delivers on that promise. It is the best cheesecake you will ever have. I got this recipe att he first job I … Read more The best caramel cheesecake you will ever have
Why meal planning is a crucial part of how I survive on a single income, being a single mom of 2
An easy, no-fuss recipe for busy weekdays A firm favourite in our household, we love chicken wings in any form – baked, fried, in soup, on the braai. What makes it a real winner is how fast it cooks, making it perfect for those “I only have 30min until dinner time” days. Another quick dinner … Read more Baked chicken wings with yogurt and chive dip
Roulade – just a fancy name for a roll cake If you have read my previous post, you will know that I have been focussing heavily on my kids. Not just because of the lockdown (thank you Covid-19) but also because they have really needed it. There has been too many changes over the last … Read more Super easy chocolate brownie roulade with peanut butter-cream filling
The question that I get asked the most from family and friends with regard to our household? What do I feed my family? Odd, I thought. Until I really thought about it. Planning and executing healthy, balanced meals for a family is becoming a more daunting task by the day. We get “educated” in the … Read more Greek one-pot-wonder lamb with beans and feta pan