Once a Coeliac always a Coeliac?
I was diagnosed with coeliac disease at the tender age of five months old. From the perspective of a child, having a nurse for a mother...
Simple Pleasures
Whilst walking the dog this morning I could not help but wonder at the glory of the early autumnal scene around me. The trees are...
Day 22 of a sugar-free life
On the walk to school this morning with our dog, in glorious June sunshine, on Day 22 of her sugar-free detox, my 11-year-old told me...
The Sugar-Free Life: Day 21
This photo of my 11-year-old was taken a week ago, mid detox. She looks happy, and yes, she genuinely is happy. Even without sugar! And,...
Green smoothies: for football loving 13-year-olds
There is very little more rewarding than watching your child down a pint of natural organic goodness like this on a daily basis. What...
Green Smoothies: for grown-ups
My daily breakfast is not for the faint-hearted. You may think. It is, in fact, delicious. My green smoothie may consist of 95% organic...
Green Smoothies: for kids
This is the smoothie my 11-year-old happily drank this morning for breakfast. In fact, this is pretty much what her breakfast looks like...
Oh Sweet Child of Mine
My 11-year-old returned from camp last night, suitably unwashed, exhausted, sunburnt, and an unnerving two inches taller. She was gone...
My Humble Apple Crumble
This is my go-to apple crumble. Depending on the season I'll add blackberries, raspberries, and / or plums to the mix of apples. My...
Healthy Banana Cake
Strangely, my family isn't yet sick to death of my banana cake. I've been making this for my kids since they had practically just begun...