Kitchen Alchemy: the act of taking simple foods and transforming them into nourishing, tasty delights. GAPS foods are simple: meat, vegetables, fermented foods. The food is prepared simply, in the early stages both meat and vegetables are simmered in stock . In the past month I have eaten soup multiple times a day. I don’t … Continue reading Kitchen Alchemy
We have eaten all the soup
We are entering are third week of the GAPS introduction diet, tentatively moving from Stage one to two with a the aim to get to Stage three in the next few days. We have eaten all the soup! So much soup - breakfast, lunch, dinner and every snack in between. I make a fresh batch … Continue reading We have eaten all the soup
Following the GAPS protocol for eczema
Disclaimer: I am not a certified GAPS practitioner or coach and this is not medical advice. My son has severe eczema, through my own research I have found that following the GAPS protocol is beneficial for his long term healing. These are the steps I have taken, however everybody's healing and health journey is different. … Continue reading Following the GAPS protocol for eczema
GAPS Chicken, coconut and cauliflower curry
One of the biggest problems I have as a home educating parent is lack of time. I could always do with a few extra hours in the day to get everything done and have time to relax. One way I 'make' time is to pre-cook most of the meals. This GAPS chicken, coconut and cauliflower … Continue reading GAPS Chicken, coconut and cauliflower curry
GAPS fudgy chocolate cookies
Is there a better taste and feeling than having a freshly baked cookie? Everything about the experience is a sensory experience: mixing the batter, licking the spoon, the smell when they're cooking, the taste! My kids go wild for these GAPS fudgy chocolate cookies. This is my go to cookie recipe. My son has severe … Continue reading GAPS fudgy chocolate cookies
Beautiful Blueberry Compote
This beautiful blueberry compote the easiest recipe to make, I'm not sure if it even counts as a recipe it's so simple. The blueberry compote goes with everything - yoghurt, ice cream, pancakes. It can even become a topping to dress up a simple cake, such as Luscious Lemon Drizzle. The combination of lemon and … Continue reading Beautiful Blueberry Compote
Luscious Lemon Drizzle Cake
I'm a chocolate cake girl, but all my kids are lemon drizzle lovers. They are obsessed with this luscious lemon drizzle cake which is so easy and quick to make. It makes the perfect after school snack, lunch box delight or it can be jazzed up with a fancier topping to make a celebration cake. … Continue reading Luscious Lemon Drizzle Cake
Hiking Food
My kids and I like to be outside as much as possible. It's harder during the week with schooling and extra- curricular activities. We average 60 - 90 minutes outside during the week in the winter time. We might go for a walk, or sometimes we head over to the basketball court and have a … Continue reading Hiking Food