While my husband adores apples, I’m not much of a fan. I know, (gasp!) but it’s true. I have noticed however, that I enjoy them much more, when they’re peeled. I thought that that was a bad thing, since most of the nutritional value of apples are found in its’ skin, until I […]
Breakfast
Ultra Toasty Homemade Maple Granola
There are a few foods that are universally known to be addictive: nuts, popcorn, slangetjies (my Cape Malay folk will relate), and… muesli. Muesli versus Granola South Africans typically relate to and recognise the word muesli more than they do granola. While the word muesli originated in Europe, granola has its origins in North America. However, etymology is not the beginning and end of their […]
Our Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Rainbow Fruit Bowl
Every few weeks or so, I evaluate the relevance of my posts and whether it’s just serving my own objectives, or whether it’s actually addressing an existing need. When we to hear from some of our friends and family members who are trying to trying to eat better, or lose weight, or switch to a plant-based […]
Homely Coco-Caramel Oats
Of all the fruits known to man, dates remind me of my childhood and upbringing the most, and it’s still one of my favourite things. George on the other hand, was persuaded of the matter, with a gentle nudge in the right direction. 😉 Not surprising then, that ever since our date caramel came into existence, […]
Fluffy Vanilla Nice Cream with Decadent Date Caramel
The easiest nice cream yet! I’m pretty sure that this is the simplest flavoured nice cream one could make. But don’t let the recipe fool you, this vanilla nice cream is fluffy, creamy and has a distinct flavour. If you enjoy vanilla, this one’s for you. What I find really interesting about this recipe is […]
Guilt-free Banana Bread Oatmeal
Banana bread is one of life’s simple pleasures. It’s not fancy or complicated. But the fragrance, sweetness and moistness of a good banana bread, makes it an all-time favourite for many of us. This recipe was an accidental development. Last week, while making our vanilla oatmeal for breakfast, thought about switching it up a little. […]
Creamy, Dreamy, Nutritious, Chocolate Porridge
We highly recommend this recipe for mornings when you’re in need of extra care. It’s not your everyday kind of oats. It’s the kind you make on a relaxed Sunday morning, to share with that special person in your life. Furthermore, unlike pancakes and other breakfast delicacies, that take some time to prepare, this oatmeal […]
Fruit Bowl Breakfasts for Better Intestinal Health
Have you heard the expression that the simplest things are best? While it’s true in many cases, this statement is an invaluable lesson for rediscovering food. Given the amount and variety of fast food and convenient, packaged food options available, we can go for days without eating any fresh produce. Eating a fruit breakfast is […]
Delectable Chocolate Nice Cream in Minutes
Chocolate for breakfast, yaaaay!!! 🙂 Crash course on cocoa Did you know that raw cacao is actually healthy? Similar to green tea, cocoa contains a significant amount of polyphenols. Polyphenols are compounds that are found naturally in plants, and have antioxidant properties. For all of us who aren’t in the fields of medicine and nutrition, […]
Yummy 10-Minute Vanilla-Cinnamon Oats
As discussed in yesterday’s post, we are embarking on a four-week health journey. The objective for week one is to, Increase your fruit intake by starting your day with a good breakfast. The Breakfast Dilemma “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.” We’ve […]
The Breakfast Evolution
After many months of experimenting and gradually adapting the bowl, we’ve arrived at the current OurCraves breakfast.