Meatless Monday

Meatless Monday is a concept that initially didn't go down so well in our house. Until I started experimenting with Mexican quinoa bowls. It's super easy after a busy day and very nutritious. And who doesn't love a dish that requires only one pan?

Gluten Free Baking

When we first decided to lead a gluten free lifestyle I found it a little tricky. Thanks to the wealth of information on the Internet I soon adjusted our meals and it's been no trouble at all. I thought I'd share with you what I've learnt about baking without gluten.

Keep your basil growing in winter

So, almost a year ago I wrote about how easy it is to grow basil (you can read about it here). What I hadn't realised at that point was that we were heading into winter. I had never attempted to grow basil in the garden in winter and I failed miserably!

The Ultimate Ice Tea

Summer is starting to fade here in Johannesburg and we are making the best of it. Lexi and I have been spending our days in the garden, as much as possible. To encourage Lexi to drink more (and in keeping with our summery days), I have been making batches of ice tea and adding fruit. 

Pomegranate Picking

This morning Lexi and I went on one of the best Adventure Clubs adventures yet.... picking organic pomegranates at Ganico organic farm. They were warm, friendly and great with the kids.

What garden do you grow?

Lexi was a bit confused recently. She thought that everyone grows vegetables. We discussed that most people grow flowers and the different types of gardens. It was great fun (and very educational) looking at pictures of some famous gardens. 

This got me thinking about the different types of vegetable gardens. 

Raw Brownies

Lexi has developed an insatiable sweet tooth of late. Thankfully she still loves to eat vegetables, but she frequently asks me for "food treats".