Feeling the Love
Today, we have a double celebration. We're celebrating our sixth anniversary and for me, 14 months of life without a thyroid. As far as the thyroid marker goes, there's no present necessary, because [Read More]
Lisbeth’s Chocolate Spice Biscuits
Makes about 24 biscuits, depending on size of cutter These biscuits are as pretty as a picture and taste of chocolate, spice and all things nice. It was love at first sight when I first saw [Read More]
Pins and Needles
A few weeks ago, I went to see my old friends at Radiology for an ultrasound and second x ray on my thumb. You know you've been through the medical mill, when either the receptionists/secretaries know [Read More]
Meatless Monday – Black Bean, Avocado and Tomato Tostadas
Serves 4 My Mexican friend Gaby first introduced me to the joy of tostadas which I can only describe as a flattish round taco! This Mexican feast is so easy to throw together and has the [Read More]
Sun Run, Rain Run
So today is the day of the long awaited Sun Run. The only problem is that there is no sun. Just rain. A lot of rain. I would go so far as to say it's raining kangaroos and koalas out there. However, [Read More]
Thermomix Orange Yoghurt Cake
Serves 10-12 It was love at first bite when I first tasted Donna Hay's Lemon Yoghurt Cake . I loved it so much and not just because it was one of the first cakes I ever converted to the [Read More]
How Running Changed My Life
Running makes me happy. It's changed my life. A lot. And all, for the better. In fact, I'd go so far as to say, that along with my thyroidectomy, it probably saved my life. While my surgery took care [Read More]
Nigella’s Pumpkin and Kumara Soup
Serves 2 very generously This is the ultimate comfort food. Lightly spicy and with a rich, creamy texture – yet, it’s dairy free! A low GI, hi-fibre soup-er-bowl! If you want Soup Express, check [Read More]
Another Week, Another Photo!
I was busy last week every day with photo a day. Day 21 was What you do. I was thoroughly spoilt for choice - sometimes you can have too much of a good thing! What to choose? Running, blogging, [Read More]
Meatless Monday – Thai Red Pumpkin Curry
Serves 4 This curry is one of our favourites because it's so simple to prepare and full of flavour. Best of all, the softness of the pumpkin and the crunch of the green beans give it lots of [Read More]
