The happy story of a baby boy with complex allergies & reflux
This is a little fella I have been working with over the last few weeks & this joyous photo means EVERYTHING to me. Adam was…
Pear & Blueberry Millet Porridge
This is such a nourishing fruity porridge which uses millet to ring the changes from oats. The blueberry and pear pair beautifully together and the…
Happy Tummy Mango Lassi
A scrumptious fruity yoghurt drink that can be eaten out of a bowl with a spoon, slurped through a straw or frozen and turned into…
Raspberry & Blood Orange Overnight Oats
Pretty pink oats which you prepare the night before, so that breakfast can be speedy in the morning. The oats soak up the orange juice…
Wild Garlic Focaccia Bread
Wild garlic grows in abundance in shady, damp woodlands, fields and hedgerows in the spring, and you know you are near to some as you…
Can probiotics help babies & toddlers with atopic allergies & immunity?
Babies and toddlers have very delicate immune systems, and when the immune system is misdirected or underdeveloped, it can manifest in cow’s milk protein allergy,…
Pan-fried Onion Bhajis with Coriander Raita Dipping Sauce
A wonderful onion bhaji recipe using red onions, with a tangy fresh coriander and yoghurt dip. I love bhajis, as they are naturally allergen and…
Date & Tamarind Chutney
A zingy no-cook chutney with a mild kick and no refined sugar. Suitable for the whole family, it tastes amazing on its own or with…
How (un)healthy is ready-made pastry?
It’s just so tempting, isn’t it? I love pastry just as much as anyone and when it is ready-made it’s a cinch to use and…
Apricot & Pumpkin Seed Cookies
A lovely apricot and lemon infused cookie made only with oats, fruit and seeds. These are all-day cookies which are perfect for a late breakfast…
How nutrition & lifestyle can help you prepare for the covid vaccine
Over the next two or three months, most UK adults will be offered a Coronavirus vaccine. Inevitably there are some people who are concerned about…
Five Veg Chicken & Lentil Soup
An all in one bowl of goodness, this lemony chicken soup is supercharged with five vegetables and green lentils. The lemon, garlic, thyme and parsley…
Egg & Watercress Wraps
A tasty and easy wrap, perfect for the spring and summer months. You and your kids can eat these at any time of the day.…
Should you take Vitamin D supplements or get it from the sun for free?
It is now well-accepted that vitamin D deficiency is strongly associated with worse Covid-19 outcomes, and that in the UK, many people have low levels…
Herby Salmon Risotto
A lovely cheery spring and summer risotto with delicate flavours of dill and parsley suitable for the whole family including babies from 6 months. This…
Review: The Little Grower’s Cookbook by Ghillie James and Julia Parker
There are times when I think I have exhausted all the ways of keeping the kids entertained while they are at home. And then a…
Banana & Tahini Granola
A delicious gut-friendly crunchy granola that is delicious served with live yoghurt and berries or sprinkled onto a smoothie bowl to give some crunch. Sweetened…
Spiced Carrot Pancakes
These are lovely soft pancakes with a warming spicy flavour and naturally sweetened with carrot, apple and delicious spices that settle the tummy. These make…
Beetroot & White Chocolate Brownies
Even though I created this recipe as something special for Valentine’s Day, this is a recipe that everyone can enjoy at any time of the…
What is Histamine Intolerance, and what can I do about it?
Specific food and environmental allergies are now very common, and these can range from peanut and cow’s milk protein allergies to grass and pollen allergies.…