Author Archives: suziemason
Grateful to have moved hemispheres (again!)
The past year has been life changing in many ways: we have seen our youngest daughter graduate from high school in New York, leave home and go travelling alone ( every parent’s nightmare!). She jumped out of airplanes, slept on … Continue reading
Gluten Free, Meatless Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Brown Rice Burgers
Another day another vegan burger recipe… As you know, I have been experimenting all Winter to try and make the most delicious vegan sweet potato burger. We love sweet potatoes as they are full of antioxidants, beta-carotene, iron, magnesium, potassium, plus vitamins … Continue reading
Quinoa and Sweet Potato Burgers
I have been experimenting for months to try to find a tasty meat- free burger that appeals to my family and friends. I have been promising to blog the recipe but wanted to wait until I was happy with it- … Continue reading
Coconut and Cranberry Truffles
These tasty little truffles are so quick and simple to make, and are a healthier alternative to all the seasonal, sugar laden cookies. They are also a great way to get the children involved in the kitchen, no cooking required: … Continue reading
Vitamix Vegan Cashew Nut Ice Cream
I would be lost without our Vitamix. Hyperbole? No I really mean it! In the last 18 months it has changed my life – for the better- how many things ( or people) can you say that about? It is … Continue reading
Kombucha- the ‘new’ ancient wonder health drink?
Kombucha has been around for over 2000 years, the ancient Chinese called it the ‘immortal health elixir’ and drank it to improve their health and to fight against diseases. But what exactly is kombucha? I had heard about the health … Continue reading
Chocolate And Raspberry Chia Pudding
We are a family of chocolate lovers! There are times when only the indulgence of chocolate will satisfy: when you’ve had a tough day or a great day, when energy is low or emotions high. We all know how mass … Continue reading
Stuffed Baby Squash
Now that Autumn is upon us the markets are full of gorgeous brightly coloured pumpkins and squashes. I couldn’t resist the gaudily striped carnival squashes I found in my local Wholefoods. I wanted to serve them whole as they look … Continue reading
Overcoming Fear
‘Fear makes idiots of us all, at some time or another’. Patricia Briggs Every body is afraid of something ( though some won’t admit it!). There are fears that are recognized across all cultures and are given a ‘phobia’ suffix … Continue reading
Is Maple Syrup the Healthy Sweetener Option?
On a recent road trip to Canada we stumbled across a little gem in Quebec, tucked between Montreal and Ottawa. La Sucrerie De La Montagne is owned and run by father and son Pierre and Stefan Faucher and their immediate family. We … Continue reading
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