Paleo Hacks

LABEL LOWDOWN

The labels on food can be confusing, misleading and sometimes fudge the truth. I got asked the other day what the diff was between LACTOSE-FREE & DAIRY-FREE, so if this ones tripped you up before, here’s the dealio... LACTOSE-FREE - these are usually still made...

How much water should you be drinking?

You know the feeling, 8 glasses of water per day seems impossible, but 8 glasses of wine can be done in one meal. But how much water should you be drinking? It differs from person to person, based on your weight. Here's the simple formula: Check your weight in kilos....

USING HONEY IN YOUR HEALTHY BAKING

So there’s a bit of an art/science to baking at the best of times, but paleo baking steps it up a notch by using ingredients that don't act entirely the same way as your standard sugars and flours. You know, unpredictable, like me after a few vinos. One of my...

Fancy a coffee in Dubai Studio City?

Big ups to everyone who has shown their support of our little café home and chosen to get their caffeine fix with us. Deadset legends. Now while I know most of us like a good cup o’ Joe and we know what we like, here’s a little run down in case you feel all rebellious...
Rocket Walnut Pesto

Rocket Walnut Pesto

Hey presto, its pesto! This vegan pesto is the besto, forget about the resto! Pesto seems to be a little old hat these days, with all the hipster cafes saying bye bye to Italy and heading further afield to find condiments to zhoosh up their toasties and breakfast...

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CELERIAC FRIES WITH CURRY LIME AIOLI

CELERIAC FRIES WITH CURRY LIME AIOLI

A don’t judge a book by the cover veg, this guy is pretty uggers on the outside, but so damn delish! He makes the most awesome puree and soup, and now fabulous fries. He’s also lower in calories and carbs than both potato and sweet potato. And if you’re the sort of...

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Paleo Hacks: Which Potato for What?

Paleo Hacks: Which Potato for What?

So last week I told you why white potatoes should be on the menu, Whether baked, roasted, boiled or mashed, but not all potatoes are built the same, and different spuds do different jobs. White potatoes generally fall into 2 categories, WAXY or FLOURY. In general, waxy potatoes tend to be smaller in size and […]

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Paleo Hacks: Potatoes Are A-OK

Paleo Hacks: Potatoes Are A-OK

Some super strict Paleo eaters seem to think white potatoes shouldn’t be part of the Paleo diet (with some pretty weak arguments I’ll be honest), but I’m here to tell you I’m a fan. Potatoes are delicious and have a pretty decent resume So Mr Potato, you have the job. Here’s why: White potatoes are […]

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Paleo Hacks: Our Bread’s the Best!

Paleo Hacks: Our Bread’s the Best!

  By now I’m hoping you guys have all tried our PALEO MULTI-SEED BREAD MIX. It’s a pantry must-have for when that bread craving hits. It’s packed with nuts and seeds and super filling. All you need to add is the wet ingredients, simple!– no Bread-Maker required! Just a run-of-the-mill loaf tin. I’ve also seen […]

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Paleo Hacks: Don’t Panic if these aren’t organic

Paleo Hacks: Don’t Panic if these aren’t organic

That little label stating “organic” seems to be on a lot of products these days, healthy or not. I swear the other day I spotted “organic” Oreo’s and “organic” Mac n Cheese. Yep, Mac n Cheese that’s in a cardboard box. That’s kept on a shelf. What the actual….? People listen up…junk food that’s organic […]

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Paleo Hacks: The best way to cook chicken

Paleo Hacks: The best way to cook chicken

Ahhh Chicken. The universally loved protein. However, for the white meat we love to eat, there’s a few common mistakes that’s made in the prep. Sort these out and let your chook off the hook RINSING – washing, rinsing or soaking the chicken before cooking does not kill any bacteria. If anything, you’re upping your […]

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Paleo Hacks: Get your Green Pan ON

Paleo Hacks: Get your Green Pan ON

  So I needed to buy a couple of new saucepans the other day and I decided to try out a couple from The Original GreenPan company. I’m not disappointed. The GreenPan’s are non-stick, but are coated in safe ceramic and not Teflon. WHY TEFLON IS BAD FOR YOU – we all grew up with […]

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Paleo Hacks: WE LOVE COCONUT AMINOS

Paleo Hacks: WE LOVE COCONUT AMINOS

  If you have made some of my recipes or tried my Meal Plan, you’ll see coconut aminos listed in the ingredients quite often. If you’re not quite sure what it is, here’s the tea… WHAT IS IT? – it’s a dark coloured sauce that is made from the fermented salmon of the coconut palm. […]

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Gingerbread

Gingerbread

While I'm not one to start decking the halls until we at least make it to December 1st, I'm all up for testing Christmas recipes well in advance. Such is my dedication, I've been testing brandy for the pudding for months. Well, not brandy exactly,...

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Honey Sesame Chicken Noodles

Honey Sesame Chicken Noodles

To say I like my vegetable Spiralizer would be an understatement. I LOVE my vegetable Spiralizer!! It's an amazing, inexpensive kitchen tool that's easy to use and, most importantly, easy to clean (unlike you Mr Juicer hiding in the back of the...

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