Whatever you decide to call this treat, I think you’ll agree shiitake mushrooms are never a bad idea – especially when they’re made into crispy, salty little snacks that work so well in salads, side dishes and as crunchy little gluten free toppings for soups. In terms...
Words that can mean different things to different people are much loved by the political and chattering classes. It enables them to say something without having to actually define what they are saying. Terms like “fair” and “saving lives” are bandied about with not...
Computers, cell phones, and tablets all have their place in my life. The task feature in Outlook helps to remind me to turn in my timecard, run monthly reports and complete other routine tasks. SmartSheet, a project management tool, allows tracking of project...
How often do you change things up? Just like your body and mind, your digestive system needs change, and variety. If you’ve been eating the same foods every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, it’s time to shake things up a little starting with THIS breakfast dish,...
This year we have lost much musical talent. The passing of Prince is another loss that is being mourned. The sudden nature of his passing has of course led to much speculation. Some has centered on the presence of painkillers in his house or possession. In due course...
When was the last time you put off doing something that you said you would do? Do you drag your feet when it comes to taking action e.g. exercise, public speaking, writing, study, paperwork, phone calls, making a life decision, etc? Are you dwelling too much on the...
You need: 3/4 cups full fat coconut milk 150g frozen strawberries 1 tablespoon agar powder – NOT flakes, you must use powder, this makes a HUGE difference!! To prepare: Heat milk and strawberries in a small saucepan until strawberries soften. Turn heat off and puree...
In most western countries inflation is under reasonable control. Prices are rising for most consumer goods by 2% or less. In addition to this as technology advances the cost tends to go down. Consider the costs of a mobile phone or computer or car today compared to 20...
So, here I am, sitting on a plane between Melbourne and Perth I thought I’d reflect on my holiday and I realised something profound. Firstly, this is the first time I’ve flown in seven and a half years because, pre-eating clean, my Crohns stopped me. I...
For much of the last 30 years the focus in nutrition has been on fats. This is changing. More recently there has been much more focus on the problems with too much sugar in our diets. It seems that sugar is in everything and that many of us consume too much, sometimes...
