Recipes

  Pasta is a great way to present a quick, one dish meal that is a perfect backdrop for lots of colourful and healthy plant-based foods. In this recipe Italian seasonings intermingle very delectably with Mexican spices to create this nutritious and delicious one dish meal.   MEX-ITALIA PASTA ¼ cup apple juice 1 cup…

The eating of healthy grains daily is linked to a longer healthier life. Notice the important word here – “healthy”. Many grains that we are presented with are highly refined and missing their beneficial components or have other less healthful ingredients added to them. A case in point is granola, offering an excellent opportunity to…

Let’s face it, french fries are very alluring, tempting you with their delicious aroma and crunch/creamy texture. However, whether we are omnivorous or plant-based, we all know that they are not a healthy food choice. Happily, I bring you some good news. There is a way to make perfectly delicious french fries without using any…

This is the perfect summer salad.  It is quick and easy to prepare and stands up well in an outdoor picnic scenario.  Its vibrant colours create an irresistible invitation to dig in.  Most importantly it is very tasty and chock full of all the goodness that can be found in beans and vegetables.    BLACK…

As many of you know, we spend lots of time cycle touring. In 2015 we explored the western coast of Ireland on our bicycles. It certainly lives up to its reputation as a majestic and magical place, bolstered by its vibrant green mountains, mist-filled valleys and, of course, its erratic weather. We were travelling the…