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Sarah’s Coconut, Apple & Blueberry Muffins

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Ingredients 1 cup of coconut flour 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda/bicarb soda 6 eggs 1/2 cup of coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup of raw honey 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder 1 apple, grated some fresh blueberries Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F or 180 degrees C. In a small bowl, mix all dry ingredients together and set aside.   In a medium bowl, beat eggs and mix in melted coconut oil, honey and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Mix through one grated apple and some blueberries, as many as you would like. I had about five blueberries … Continue reading Sarah’s Coconut, Apple & Blueberry Muffins

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Sarah’s Unconventional Hummus

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The chick peas were calling to me yesterday, so I soaked some overnight then boiled them gently in some water for about an hour this morning, then drained them and left them to cool. Hummus was on the menu but didn’t have any tahini, so felt to add some sesame seeds instead – a little unconventional, but it really has a subtle, creamy taste. Let the blender do the work on the chick peas, sesame seeds, lots of ground black pepper and lots of lemon juice. Use olive oil to get it all moving though add slowly because it needs … Continue reading Sarah’s Unconventional Hummus

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The Best Brussel Sprouts Ever!

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I know … it’s a big statement to make, but this is totally amazing. My boss, Ben, saw that I had bought some brussel sprouts and shared this with me – we just had it with gluten free chicken sausages for dinner with my world famous pesto and it was simply divine. Trim the brussel sprouts and then slice them into discs. Heat some olive oil in a pan and when it’s hot, pop in the sprouts with some ground black pepper and a few caraway seeds. The outer leaves crisp up and the inner core is soft and sweet. … Continue reading The Best Brussel Sprouts Ever!

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Sri Lankan Curry Powder

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Coriander seeds Cumin seeds Fennel seeds Cinnamon Cardamom Cloves Fenugreek Black peppercorns Black mustard seeds Chilli Roast them on the stove top to accentuate the aromatic qualities Remove from the heat and blend to a powder Store in an air tight container in the fridge and it will keep for ages Add to coconut milk, garlic, red onions and meat, fish or vegetables and simmer – remember to add lime juice for an amazing, authentic curry. (This is a Sarah tweak on a Rick Stein recipe!) Continue reading Sri Lankan Curry Powder

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Super Simple Tips for High Energy & Clarity When You’re Super Busy!

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My latest Huffington Post Blog … Enjoy! Busy times for me at the moment! I’m working in an animation studio as a producer leading a team of twenty artists to complete two very complicated television commercials. We are working at least twelve-hour days, six or seven days a week. As usual, we are on tight deadlines and have the demanding expectations from clients and our own internal high standards that we set for ourselves. They are our professional foundation. Everyone who works in any capacity in the corporate or sales world will be familiar with this!!. The health of my … Continue reading Super Simple Tips for High Energy & Clarity When You’re Super Busy!