I took a trip down memory lane today, to my little flat in Bondi where I lived for a bit when I was a bartender. I loved that little place. As …
Gluten free steamed dumplings or pot stickers
When I first had to go gluten free 12 years ago I honestly felt like a social leper. Wheat and gluten were in EVERYTHING. I cried a couple of times. …
Pumpkin and lentil soup
A good pumpkin soup is such a comforting winter winner. A couple of months into winter though, and you’re searching for a spin and a twist, right? This soup was …
10 minute chocolate caramel popcorn
Treats are a delicious part of life but of course ‘treats’ have been bastardised by many food companies to include horrible combinations of harmful chemicals, high sugar and salt, petroleum …
Time to do a 180 on breakfast
It’s been a long time since I’ve reached for a mainstream breakfast item. It’s not because of snobbism, nor even because of a dislike for processed food. Why? It’s most …
Gluten Free Carrot Cake
I have been asked 5 times this month already (it’s the 6th!) whether I have a carrot cake recipe – I took that as a sign and here she is …
10 delicious winter drinks recipes
Winter warming drinks are just so comforting in the colder months. Winter can also however bring about a notanotherherbaltea.com feeling. I love a daily herbal tea, and while I have friends …
Hazelnut cinnamon and apple cake
I should actually say hazelnut cinnamon and apple cake WITH gooey apple caramel bits underneath. True. I had to take dessert to a friend’s for dinner last night. So I did …
Simple lemon, thyme, ginger and honey chicken bake
I love a good baked chicken dish. It’s so simple when you’ve been running around all day – You bung it all into the oven and off you go to …
Peppermint Brittle Choc Hearts
Peppermint brittle choc hearts were born out of desire. Have you lamented the passing of your peppermint crisp addiction every beautiful day of your real food journey? I’d be lying …
Lemon, lentil and lamb soup
If there’s a soup that could be described as vibrant and at the same time wintery, it’s this. It is a budget stretching, flavour packed soup that you could enjoy …
Mauritian Pumpkin Gratin
There’s something about the way we do gratin in Mauritius – Tastier than Michelin starred French restaurant gratin, I can guarantee you. And if you’re new to the blog, my …













