Baked Pumpkin Coconut Custard {dairy-free}

Although I was once a dedicated pumpkin-hater, it turns out that this vegetable has become quite the staple here in this house since the boy started on solids a year ago. It was so easy to boil up half a pumpkin, mash it and then fill ice block trays to store in the freezer for…

Lime & Coconut Cake {gluten-free + dairy-free}

Sometimes it pays to keep your mouth shut. Make that all the time. But I like honesty; I prefer to be truthful. So I say it like it is. Or rather, I say what I’m thinking. Not always a good plan. We were out for coffee, two other gal pals and I. One, a dietician,…

Homemade Muesli Bars

It won’t surprise you to learn that I spend a fair amount of my down time drooling over foodie blogs and web sites. Sometimes I read them properly; sometimes I just browse for recipes. The smitten kitchen, one of the most popular foodie sites on-line, is always worth a read. Turns out Deb and I…

Raw Brownies

If you’ve ever wanted a brownie hit without melting chocolate or lighting the oven, then these are for you! Great for an after-dinner treat… you will feel like you’re indulging, but you’re really not! Especially great for those folks with allergies, as these ‘brownies’ have no added sugar, eggs, dairy or gluten. The first time…

Chocolate Oatmeal No-bake Cookies

Let’s get one thing straight. These cookies are healthy. What could be healthier than a combination of dark chocolate, oats, coconut oil, shredded coconut and marshmallows… oh, yeah… them…. sugar-laden confectionary… Oh, well, these marshmallows didn’t have any artificial colours or flavours, so they’ll do. My tastebuds have carried memories of these for a good many…

Malibu Coconut Bread

{Disclaimer}: I use the word ‘Malibu’ loosely; the only rum in this bread is essence, and the only Malibu is on the jacket I’m wearing as I bake. 😉 “We’re all going on a summer holiday…” Ha! If only…! It’s the middle of winter here – cold, grey and miserable, but plans are afoot to get…

Apricot & White Chocolate Truffles

These beauties were originally made for Alex one Valentine’s Day. But more recently, the labour of love has been for his father, a person, who for reasons unknown, does not like to consume brown chocolate. Only white. Perfect for any occasion, but particularly a special occasion for a special person, these truffles are pure gold.…