We really enjoy our chestnuts in Autumn and Winter, especially when we can pick them ourselves (weather permitted) at Sassafras Nuts. Chestnuts contain about 52% water by weight and are the only nut to contain vitamin C, which does deplete once heated. Chestnuts are high in starchy carbohydrates (like that of a potato) and contain very little...
This gorgeous Lemon Cream is a wonderful addition to my Paleo Apple Ciambella cake and Moist Apple Cake. You also dollop it on top of your Paleo granola in the morning. The cream has the natural sweetness of the honey and coconut with a lemon flavour from the lemon zest. Lemon Cream 2015-05-12 14:28:44 Write...
Ciambella: Meaning bun, rubber ring, doughnut, life ring, ring shaped cake. The Ciambella cake has many varieties in any region of Italy. Is the Ciambella cake something you grew up with? My version is similar to a pound cake in texture although I have added some green apple slices. I made a beautiful Lemon cream to dollop on top of your slice see it here...
I am proud to introduce to you an amazing recipe for Paleo & Gluten-Free Tortillas from my idol Trina at Paleo Newbie. I just had to try it with my own beef cannelloni filling. Although, not exactly like the real thing (pasta) I’m trying to makeover my Italian recipes to make me feel less bloated and feel great after eating them. This tortilla did...
I have been on a hunt to make the most delicious moist meatloaf. I have cooked our traditional recipe for meatloaf, replacing breadcrumbs for almond meal, but I just wasn’t happy with the texture, I found it dry. So I remembered an ingredient that I cooked with a while ago and it works really well. Can you guess the secret ingredients in my meatloaf? It is truly...
Easter week has arrived but it really seems Christmas was just yesterday! Easter week has arrived but it really seems Christmas was just yesterday! In this blog post today I have some wonderful traditions and a cute little surprise at the end that you must see. This religious day for us is about spending time with family, attending church and eating...
