Paleo Hacks
KEEPING HEALTHY WHILE FLYING
Going somewhere for the Christmas season? Holidays are fun, but you know what isn't? Airport and aeroplane food, regardless of the cabin you're sitting in. A little bit of organisation and you can start your trip on the right note, your guts will thank you for it......
A CHRISTMAS TIPPLE…
Missing the cold weather? Sad you couldn’t go to the Christmas markets? Then cheer yourself up by making a batch of Paleo/vegan eggnog. What you need: 1 1/2 cups cashews soaked overnight 1 can coconut milk 2 cups water 3 medjool dates 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2...
SWITCH THINGS UP WITH SWITCHEL
One of my favourite drinks back in Oz (besides wine) was switchel. It’s like a healthy Gatorade/electrolyte drink made with natural ingredients and perfect for this hot weather here in Dubai. With a base of apple cider vinegar (the raw, fermented...
BAKE IT BABY!
Baking is a bit of an art at the best of times, but Paleo baking is a bit of different animal. You're baking without gluten, sometimes with more fats, and definitely with flours that don't act like conventional wheat flour. Here's a little...
Ketchup
This is so simple I hesitate to call it a recipe. So lets call it what it really is….the answer to your goddamn prayers. We all know someone who might need to go to a K.A. Meeting or two, it might even be you, but i promise this healthier version...
HOW TO MAKE POACHED & SHREDDED CHICKEN
This is a quick and easy thing to know how to do. It's great to knock up any day of the week so there's protein in the fridge to help you chuck together fast snacks and meals. You can use skinless/boneless chicken breast or thighs or a mixture of...
WHY YOU SHOULD INVEST IN A CAST IRON PAN
One of my fave cooking items I own is my cast iron pan. I can hear you guys now "but they're so heavy". Well, lets build those biceps Susan, because this pan belongs in your kitchen. Some pans are like women's shampoo - only for medium blonde...
Banana-Free Paleo Pancakes & Waffles
So, I've had some folks tell me they don't dig bananas, so what can they use instead when it come to whizzing up pancakes or waffles with our Smith St Paleo Pancake & Waffle Mix? It's really a case of subbing in 1/2 cup of any of the following...
Nice Melons
Picking melons at the store can be a bit hit and miss, but here’s a little guide I follow to try to make more hits than misses…. When picking a WATERMELON: pick it up, it should feel heavy for its size. look for a buttery yellow spot on one side....
BLOAT YOUR GOAT?
So even though we’ve learnt we’re not really built for it, we continue to consume cow boob juice in our diet. Apparently up to 70% of the world population show signs of lactose intolerance, so instead of 7 out of 10 of you continuously crop dusting...
THE FLEXIBLE PALEO DIET
Now I’ve got a confession to make. I’m not strictly 100% Paleo 100% of the time. Oh my gosh! The shock! The horror! I’m more of an 80-20 kinda girl. Maybe even 90-10. But I never want to be that person who no one wants to invite over or go out for...
Know your Cabbage
I hated cabbage when I was a kid. It smelt like farts and I always thought it was bland and horrible. My mum, bless her cotton socks, wasn't the best in the kitchen when I was a kid, and she just used to boil it up then jazz it up with black...
Making Veggie stock from Scraps
Stock or broth is something I always have in the fridge or freezer, whether its veg or meat-based. It’s the base for knocking up quick soups, gives body and flavour to slow cooked dishes, perfect for braising leafy greens and deglazing pans. Here’s...
Explaining Chronic Inflammation
So we keep hearing the term inflammation being bandied about, which seems like a pretty broad term, and also can be cured with a turmeric latte if you listen to all the hippy-dippy-do-dah "wellness" bloggers out there, but what does it actually...