POTATO, CAULIFLOWER AND LEEK SOUP

POTATO, CAULIFLOWER AND LEEK SOUP

  This is a deliciously creamy soup, it is easy to make and really satisfying.   Ingredients: 4 Potatoes, medium, diced 200 g Leeks, baby, chopped 1 kg Cauliflower, roughly chopped into smaller pieces 2 Tbsp. Canola or Olive Oil 1 tsp. Onion Powder 1 1/2...
GROWING YOUR OWN FOOD

GROWING YOUR OWN FOOD

  One of my highlights over the past few months was Checkers’ “Little Garden” initiative that was introduced to South Africa. WOW, what an amazing initiative – it was so much better than the previous ‘spend R150 and get free’ initiatives. No more useless plastic...
CREAMY ROASTED TOMATO AND BASIL SOUP

CREAMY ROASTED TOMATO AND BASIL SOUP

  Serves 4 – 6 Ingredients: 600g Tomatoes, Rosa, small, halved 1 tsp. Garlic, chopped 2 Tbsp. Olive oil 2 Tins Tomato, diced 6 – 8 Basil leaves, chopped 250ml Stock, vegetable or chicken 1 – 2 tsp. Sugar 1 tsp. Vinegar Salt and pepper to taste 4 – 6 Tbsp. Cream...
HEALTH FOR EVERYONE

HEALTH FOR EVERYONE

  It is world health day and the theme of this year is Health for everyone. Health can be defined as being free from illness or injury.  Nutrition plays a big role in the contribution towards health.  Yet nutritional needs are different for each individual.  Our...
VITAMINS AND MINERALS NEEDED DURING PREGNANCY

VITAMINS AND MINERALS NEEDED DURING PREGNANCY

It is important to consume an adequate amount of vitamins and minerals when pregnant.  This ensures benefits for both the mother-to-be as well as for her child. The big question is which vitamins and minerals are important and in which food sources can they be found? ...