Nothing beats a steaming hot, perfectly soft sweet potato, except one filled with all kinds of tasty Mexican flavours! Aside from the sweet potatoes, the chipotle really takes centre stage here. If you cannot find chipotle though, just use a regular chilli. The Chipotle adds a really deep smokey flavour that is hard to mimic…
You’ve probably heard the expression ‘eat the rainbow.’ Not only do vibrant colourful foods look incredible and taste incredible, getting a full spectrum of colours in your diet also helps you get a full spectrum of nutrients too. Here’s a quick overview of some of the main benefits and nutrients in fresh colourful produce: Red…
This is a nourishing bowl that is packed full of flavour and nutrients! There are a couple of steps involved but they are simple and very worthwhile! This recipe makes two really decent size serves. It is best eaten right away whilst warm. Feel free to mix up the vegetables and herbs depending on what…
In an organic garden, we want to welcome wildlife as much as possible. But there are times when the populations of certain pest species can get out of control. Imbalances in broader ecosystems can allow for infestations – and grasshopper infestation is one problem you may encounter. The first thing to recognise is that the…
During the holiday season, it can be easy to let our health slide a little! Whether you’re in the midst of a hectic Christmas or if you’re already setting your sights on new year resolutions, here are 10 easy tips to help you thrive through the holidays, into new year and far beyond. Move…
Oftentimes despite how good our diet is, it can be the snacks that we turn to that can let us down in terms of nutrition. With daily life busy and so many people eating on the go or time-poor, it can be easy to reach for convenience foods or packaged foods. Having healthy snacks on…
While fat once upon a time got a bad wrap, we now more commonly know that fat is one of the body’s most basic building blocks and we need a good daily amount of healthy fats in order for our body to run efficiently. It is worth noting that there is a significant difference…
We all know that papaya is a fruit that tastes delicious; sweet without being overly sweet, perfectly juicy and versatile in its use. Fresh ripe papaya is wonderful simply chopped up and eaten with a good squeeze of lime juice. It works well in smoothies and is also a terrific addition to salads either raw…
As we step into Spring, let’s look at some of the main benefits of eating organic, local and seasonal produce. Plus we offer you a delicious Spring Abundance Salad recipe to enjoy all of the beautiful Spring produce now available. Why Eat Organic? It’s become much more common knowledge these days that organically grown…
Attracting Beneficial Wildlife Seasoned organic gardeners and farmers know that when it comes to growing food, we are rarely working alone. Even when we are the only human involved in our projects, we are still being given a helping hand (whether we are aware of it or not) by the beneficial wildlife with which…