Friendship….and squash rice-free ‘risotto’

I live a life of privilege in many ways, I think in the West many of us do. I always knew that, but knowing that didn’t ameliorate my pain or give me hope. I was still physically sick and emotionally struggling. I suppose I had hoped that living a full life was still achievable but […]

Therapy….and no-bake choc coconut treats”

Originally posted on sevenchickens:
I was a therapy-sceptic, always had been, thought I always would be. What on earth is the point of dredging stuff up so it can sit bleeding in full sight instead of staying where it should be-hidden??! And anyway, Christians shouldn’t need therapy, should they? God would take my hand and…

Therapy….and no-bake choc coconut treats”

I was a therapy-sceptic, always had been, thought I always would be. What on earth is the point of dredging stuff up so it can sit bleeding in full sight instead of staying where it should be-hidden??! And anyway, Christians shouldn’t need therapy, should they? God would take my hand and lead me through a […]

Happy Anzac Day!

Here’s a great gluten-free Anzac biscuit recipe

http://www.thehealthychef.com/2014/04/gluten-free-anzac-biscuits

Homemade fish and chips

I really missed fish and chips when I made the first big changes to my cooking and eating 18 months ago, but this homemade makeover fills the gap! You can alter the flavour of the fish by using different herbs and spices in the coating. Try an Indian version by adding a pinch of chilli […]

Hope…and simple salad

‘One of the most basic rhythms of the inner life is the movement from our restless senses to an inner solitude in order to re-engage the world with new creativity and hope. It is the movement from where we are-with our struggles, burdens and pains-in order to drink again at the fountain of life, the […]

Best ever grain and gluten free pastry… and salmon watercress quiche

Best ever grain and gluten free pastry– you need a rolling pin and, if possible, a silicone/flexible non stick baking sheet. Gluten free pastry can be a bit of a challenge(due to the lack of gluten!) but with a few top tips this recipe works and tastes great! Ingredients 1/2 cup tapioca flour 1/2 cup […]

The hard place……and meatballs

A lightbulb moment you would think would not only illuminate things but move you on, but actually for me it just illuminated. I was still performance orientated but now I knew I was. It was still a painful place. I wonder if that’s true for most of us. Even with the uncovering of a deep-seated […]

Hazelnut chocolate waffles

Makes 6-8 medium waffles Ingredients 200g or 1 cup hazelnuts (no need to peel) 1/2 cup arrowroot powder or tapioca flour 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder or cocoa powder 1/2 tsp baking powder (see Simnel cake post for gluten free BP recipe) 1/4 tsp sea salt 3 large eggs 50ml melted unsalted butter (from grass-fed […]

Moving on towards healing……and cake

So I left nursing and didn’t renew my registration to practice. I think something in me knew I would never get well unless I stopped (my GP agreed). When you stop banging your head against the wall it does give you space, it also brought pressures- financial, loss of identity- but it did allow me […]