I’ve just purchased inca inchi protein powder because with my gallbladder attacks of last year putting me off virtually all animal products (nothing like almost choking on chicken and mayo salad vomit to put you off meat, eggs and oil for a while) I’m in desperate need of vegan sources of “complete” protein. I tried adding it to my pumpkin “custard” last night and it wasn’t glorious.
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Nut Butter
The day I realised that there was more to nut butter than just peanut butter, was a good day indeed!
Don’t get me wrong, PB met my needs quite dandily, but I already ate so much of it and was in the market for some alternatives.
Sneaky Swaps Part 2: A Sweeter Life
It’s early January. New Year’s resolution season! The time of year that we resolve to change ourselves for the better, implement new habits, commit to carefully-planned routines and promise ourselves that we WILL use our gym membership (for the record, I only put this last one in here to stay relatable … I genuinely look forward to gym classes). Among the lists of admirable intentions, is often something nutrition-related, and more recently sugar – specifically the refined white stuff -seems to be something that people are determined to give the flick. AND FOR GOOD REASON.
The “Fluff” Around Buff
To all the mums that are worried about their teenager’s newfound obsession with protein powders, weights and “getting big”, you can thank me later. Please grab your teen, park them in front of this article and let me work my magic.
I don’t want to seem sexist, but to make this post easier to write, I’m assuming the the reader is a teenage male with a mother forcing him to at least “hear read this girl out, she makes some candid points” However young girls, and gym/protein/exercise buffs of all ages and genders can benefit from the points made here, so be my guest, pull up a chair (or park yourself at your standing desk) and read on.
Where Do We Stand With Protein?
I’ve talked about fats, I’ve covered carbohydrates, it would be rude to overlook the third and final macronutrient; protein. There’s probably not as much contention around protein when compared to carbs and fats – unless you’re in the body-building world of Gym Goers. I guess because we’ve been educated from a young age about the importance of eating enough of it.
DIY Body Butter
EASY! HOMEMADE! SMELLS KICK-YOU-IN-THE-CROTCH-SPIT-ON-YOUR-NECK-FANTASTIC* body butter, that you can personalise to suit the spud muffins you‘re making it for. Get excited!
* Yes I borrowed an expression from F.R.I.E.N.D.S
The Quickest Easiest Gravy
A few weeks ago I posted my super quick and easy “instant” gravy recipe on the Facebook page. I thought I’d better have it up on here too, as it’s such a goodie, and makes sure that not one drop of the delicious roast meat juices goes to waste.
Homemade Nut/Seed Flour
I love baking with nuts and seeds. I’m not one for mucking about with a gazillion flours. I don’t fancy precious pantry space being taken up by 20 different flour varieties. I’m cautious of uber-starchy flours because the particles are so fine that more ends up decorating the kitchen bench than ends up in the batter.
Basic Jam and “Jelly”
Merry Christmas Eve Spud Muffins,
If you fancy the idea of making your own cranberry sauce or “jelly” to go with the Turkey, ham, salmon (heck, even just slathering it on organic sprouted or sourdough bread with a shite-tonne of avocado or macadamia butter if you’re veg or vegan) this year, I think you’ll appreciate the simplicity of the following recipe.