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Nice cream/Smoothie/Smoothie bowl? Dont' know the

Nice cream/Smoothie/Smoothie bowl?
Dont' know the difference? Well they are all pretty good but
*Nice cream is basically ice cream for Vegans and thickened with frozen fruit and bananas. Also no dairy will be used but rather a non-dairy milk for eg. almond milk.

*We all know smoothies, they have been around for a long time. But please use frozen fruit when making a smoothie. Using room temperature fruit is just not going taste great.

*Smoothie Bowls are dreamy. Thick, cold and pile on the toppings. You will also eat it with a spoon and not gulp it down with a straw. You will need a strong blender to make a smoothie bowl and freezing fruit in advance makes all the difference. Don't add too much liquid though otherwise you will miss out on the soft serve texture.

I created this milktart version smoothie bowl for @omniblendsa.

Makes 2 portions
Ingredients
3 Frozen bananas chopped
¼ cup coconut milk(cold)
5ml vanilla
3 tbs peanut butter
5ml cinnamon

Method
Cut fresh bananas and freeze on a tray and move to bags or containers once frozen.

Add all the ingredients to your blender and use the tamper to press and mix the ingredients. You might need to stop the blender to give it a good stir.

Be patient, it takes a bit of time before blending into a smooth, soft-serve texture.

If it is really not coming together add more coconut milk. But be careful not to turn it into a smoothie.

Serve immediately with granola, pecan nuts, a dusting of cinnamon and a drizzle of honey, and melted peanut butter.

#woodenspoonkitchen #wholefoods @deliciously_sa #homemade #lekker #foodphotography #foodstyling #smoothiebowl #superfood #milktart #healthisachoice#omniblend

Black bean brownies with 'Nutella frosting- They a

Black bean brownies with 'Nutella frosting- They are pretty damn good and very lekker!!

These brownies are super simple to make, nutrient-dense and my kids always love them.

I like to batch cook beans in my @instantpotsa and then use it for baking, salads, dips, and Mexican wraps. It works out cheaper than buying tinned beans and only takes about 30 minutes. The best part is they cook without supervision, which is great because I am known for creating big messes on my hob if I am distracted:)

They are great for lunchboxes or you could dress them up for a party with frosting.

The 'Nutella' frosting is also delicious and is great stirred through porridge, for dipping fruit or just eat it out of the jar.
I used my trusty @omniblendsa sa to make the 'Nutella".

The recipe is now up on the blog.
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#woodenspoonkitchen#baking#notnutella#snackattach #wholefoods @deliciously_sa #homemade #lekker #foodphotography #foodstyling #brownies #simpleliving #eatmorefruit #healthisachoice

I collected these grasses last year from the North

I collected these grasses last year from the Northern Cape. It was a bit of a hassle to get them home in one piece. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Of course, I got funny looks of REALLY? But I got them home and they still sit in their pot looking pretty. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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''In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect''. Is it not true for our own lives also?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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One moment there is glorious gratefulness for life, family, friends just to feel complete despair, doubt, and uncertainty the next minute. I suppose life is all about learning to ride the waves, enjoying the moments of perfection, and learning from the less-than-perfect crashing waves and then starting it all over again. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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May your life seem perfect from all angles⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#simpleliving #simplelife #slowliving #minimalism #minimalist #sustainableliving #simplicity #homedecor #nature #flatliving #simple #interior #zerowaste #home #livesimply #lessismore #slowlife #tinyliving #interiordesign #organic #theartofslowliving #lifestyle #sustainability #seekthesimplicity

Remember a few months ago I posted a reel on these

Remember a few months ago I posted a reel on these delicious Snicker bars. Well, the recipe is finally up on the blog. There were also some issues with the ingredients list that was cut off on Marie's muffins I posted a while back but it has all been sorted.
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#woodenspoonkitchen #wholefoods @deliciously_sa #homemade #lekker #foodphotography #foodstyling #snacks #snickersbar #vegan #simpleliving #healthisachoice#snackattack

I was writing a post for Heritage day and was ramb

I was writing a post for Heritage day and was rambling on about why I am not really into a braai because of my funny esophagus and realised that September is also Achalasia awareness month.

I have never really discussed my illness in-depth on here and do not dwell on it too much. But think that creating awareness is always positive. I tried to give a few factual points in the slides. This is my experience and someone else might experience it differently.

I was diagnosed when I was 21 and had the Heller Myotomy a few months later. When we were still figuring out what was wrong I could only eat baby food and not even drink cold water. Everything got stuck. I weighed 45kg when I had the operation. Because of the barium swallow two weeks prior, there was still some barium in my esophagus when I went under anesthesia and almost died because of aspiration. I was in ICU for a few days and developed pneumonia. I was able to eat again after the operation but I still need to get a gastroscopy every few years and have had botox and balloon dilation.

It is not curable. Only 1 in every 100 000 people suffer from Achalasia. A lot of sufferers also have more than one autoimmune disease. Some weeks I don't even know that I am ill but it often flairs up when I am going out for dinner (too much excitement) Going on holiday and eating differently or when I am stressed.

Sometimes I will wake up at night choking, which is scary. Mint tea has been my saving grace countless times if I have spasms late at night. When my food gets stuck I have to cough it up. Which is awkward if you are with people you don't know. Chances are you have never heard of Achalasia, a lot of health professionals have not either. But for some, it is a very real and difficult disease.
I am part of a Facebook support group of 7000 people but could only find one #achalasia post on Instagram.

#achalasia

The best carrot and courgette muffins are up on th

The best carrot and courgette muffins are up on the blog now.

It looks like I am on a baking streak, but I am recreating some old recipes on my website and this one needed a do-over. I have adapted it again recently but this is the story of the original recipe.

This is the muffin recipe I have used in my classes, for parties and I have even doubled up the recipe to make birthday cakes.

I adapted it a few years ago from a recipe book that I also gifted to my assistant at the time, Marie (a lovely lady from St Lucia) She made the Carrot cake for every occasion, birthdays, Christmas, for break times when she should have been working:) The page in her book was tattered and stained. I wonder if she still makes carrot cake.

Is it not wonderful that recipes can hold so many memories for generations to come. My mom always makes a note of the person where she gets the recipe from.

I think I should call these Marie's carrot muffins:)

A tribute to the fittest and most energetic 70-year old that I know.

She immigrated to Britain when she was a child and was the only black child in a catholic school. She came from humble beginnings but could have a conversation with anyone even the Queen of England, Marie would even crack a joke.One of her daughters was an Olympic athlete.
She loves bingo, dancing, and getting dressed up. She has a great sense of humour and is a great friend and mom.

I miss Marie today

Do you have any great recipe stories?
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#woodenspoonkitchen #wholefoods baking #homemade #lekker #foodphotography #foodstyling #baking #fresh #carrotandcourgettemuffins #simpleliving #speltflour#foodblog#recipes#recipetesting #foodblog

For the last few years, I have started to phase ou

For the last few years, I have started to phase out traditional cleaning products out of our home. It has come along with a lot of trial and error. But we are finally in a good routine. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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These are questions we should all be asking when it comes to cleaning our homes.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
What is in my cleaning products? Are these chemicals bad for my health? Do they damage the environment? How do I reduce the amount of plastic in my home? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I have been making my own dishwasher tablets for the last few months. It is dirt cheap, takes almost no time at all and I love my little jar. Most importantly it works.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1 cup Bicarbonate of Soda⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Let it sit overnight. They will harden like store-bought dishwasher tablets. Now simply flip the molds over and push the tablets out.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#simpleliving#slowliving #minimalism#sustainableliving #simplicity #nature #simple #interior #zerowaste #home #livesimply #lessismore #slowlife #organic#sustainability #seekthesimplicity#zerowaste

Some Saturday pancake inspiration for you. These d

Some Saturday pancake inspiration for you. These days my kids get pancakes for lunch in the middle of the week, because there is no time on the weekend to faff around with pictures and styling. I am not hearing any complaints from them🤣

For the last few months I have been working my way through @foodtographyschool. So feel pretty happy with these pictures.

This is a quick and easy recipe from @donnahay-Recipe and styling queen. I just reduced the sugar. Serve with some yogurt, berries and maple syrup or honey. Berry compote is also a winner with these.

Ingredients

1⅓ cups spelt flour
1 tbs baking powder
1tbsp brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk or almond milk
2 tsp vanilla extraxt
40g melted butter
pinch of salt

Method

Place the flour, baking powder and sugar in a big bowl and mix to combine, using a whisk.
Break the egg into a medium jug. Add the milk, vanilla and melted butter and whisk to combine.
Using a spoon, dig a well in the centre of the flour mixture. Pour the egg mixture into the well, then whisk it all together to make a smooth batter.
Heat a large, lightly greased non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Using a ladle or a cup, add about ¼ cup (60ml) of the batter to the pan for each pancake (you can cook 2–3 at a time, just leave yourself enough space for flipping). An ice cream scoop also works well to keep the sizes the same.Cook pancakes for 1–2 minutes each side or until they’re golden, using a turner to flip them.
Stack and serve the pancakes warm from the pan with your favourite toppings.

#woodenspoonkitchen #wholefoods @deliciously_sa #homemade #lekker #foodphotography #foodstyling #pancakes #fresh #superfood #foodphotography#simpleliving #healthisachoice #foodtographyschool#foodstyling
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