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 […]
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The OurCraves 7-Days to Deeper Self Love Challenge
Hi everyone! As you may already know, I had previously decided that the OurCraves brand would focus more on lifestyle and the general practice of healthy habits going forward, and this week I thought that we could focus on Self Love. Self love is something we’ve been hearing a lot about in the media, but […]
Finding Greater Balance Through Eating Better
I recently conducted a series of polls via my InstaStories to find out what people were interested in seeing. According to the poll results, many of you are interested in learning about health and wellness, and how to live a better balanced life. In today’s post, I’ll present a few key questions you can ask […]
Funky Monkey Bowls
Fair warning: this post contains a deliciously indulgent recipe. Proceed with caution. I should probably start off by saying that we don’t have Ben & Jerry’s in South Africa, so when the sudden explosion of homemade Chunky Monkey bowls appeared on my Instagram feed, I took to Google to check what all the fuss was about. For […]
Lean, Green, Veggie Tacos
Many of us in western countries grew up eating sandwiches for lunch. And while the great thing about that is that we came to enjoy various kinds of bread, we all know that all breads are not created equally. The bread we buy at supermarkets are often so processed and made with ingredients we rather should avoid. […]
Luxurious Basil-Cashew Mayo
Do you know the feeling of trying something new, and it just…works? That’s what happened here. I felt like trying something exciting. All of the nut or seed mayos I’d previously seen were made with lemon juice for taste. But I wanted something different: flavourful and creamy, without trying too hard to be a ‘veganised’ […]
The Easiest, Tastiest Sweet Potato Fries
These sweet potato fries are such a game changer. We all know how comforting carbohydrates are when you eat them, and how soul-crushing it is when, after you’ve eaten it, you feel bloated, and filled with regret. Just me? I’ve said this before – I’m all about balance. And so, while I thoroughly enjoy having […]
Ultimate 2-Ingredient Date Caramel
This recipe couldn’t be simpler or tastier. All you need is a food processor, dates and coconut milk, and you’re golden! A few weeks ago, I woke up thinking about salted date caramel. It’s been on my mind ever since, and I’ve been on a quest to perfect it. I’ve seen lots of recipes for […]
