Holistic Harmonie

09/07/2021

Forever annoying my family by taking pics of their food before we can eat 🙈 but when it looks this good, how can I not?!

1️⃣ Cauliflower and bacon croquettes with peas and feta 😍
2️⃣ Lemon and ricotta hotcakes with custard, berries and a pistachio crunch 🤤
3️⃣ Tofu scramble on sourdough with halloumi, mushrooms and a hash brown 🧡

I’m making it my mission to visit every gorgeous brunch / lunch place in the area, and Round Bird is already a favourite 🥰

18/06/2021

24/11/2020

Could you guess this porridge contains 1.5 servings of fruit 🍌🫐, 1 serving of dairy 🥛, 1.5 servings of grains 🌾 and ~1 serving of protein 🥜?! It even contains some chocolate! 🍫

Yep, chocolate 🤤 dark chocolate is a great source of antioxidants and some research even suggests it could help lower the risk of heart disease and reduce inflammation 👍🏻

This bowl of oats contains a combination of mashed banana and blueberries, plus some chopped dates for sweetness and added fruit intake. Some added cinnamon, nutmeg and 2 small squares of dark chocolate for some extra flavour. All this cooked in your milk of choice and finally topped with a very large tablespoon of pure peanut butter and a LOT of mixed seeds 😍

By pure peanut butter I mean no added sugar or unnecessary bits. I use Meridian Foods peanut butter as it’s 100% peanuts with no added sugar or palm oil 🚫

Whilst nuts and seeds don’t provide the same amount of protein or iron as other protein (🥩🥚🍗🐟), they’re still a great source of energy and healthy fats and can be included in your daily protein tally.

Did you know dried fruit counts towards your fruit intake? You don’t need as much as it’s higher in sugar than fresh fruit per g, but adding some dates, sultanas or other dried fruit to your breakfast does count!

Not only is this porridge warming and filling, it’s also incredibly tasty and nutritious! Aim for diversity in your food - your gut will thank you 🙏🏻

Gone are the days of boring porridge slop 🙅🏻‍♀️ I’d wake up this any day 😍 please sir, can I have some more?!

10/11/2020

🌟 NEW ARTICLE ALERT 🌟⁠
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With everyone talking about food insecurity lately, I thought I'd throw in my two cents worth too. In this article, I discuss how eating well isn't as simple as it seems and the hurdles people face when choosing what to eat each day.⁠
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When researching for this article, I was shocked to discover that 10.2 million people in the UK live in food deserts. I had no idea the figure was so high! That's 15% of the UK population living in food deserts. Now, you may be wondering what a food desert is. Put simply, a food desert is an area that has limited access to affordable and nutritious food. ⁠
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In times of COVID and seasonal sickness, having access to basic necessities like nutritious food is more important than ever.⁠
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Read more about food insecurity and why it's a problem we should all be talking about.

https://bit.ly/32wVRdZ
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Food insecurity is faced by many, limiting people’s access to healthy food. How can we tackle this problem that affects our most vulnerable?

29/10/2020

BEETROOT RED VELVET CUPCAKES 🧁

Whaaaat? Beetroot?! Yep, I used beetroot instead of food colouring to give red velvet cupcakes their iconic deep red colour!

Why? Well firstly because I didn’t have food colouring and wanted to give myself a challenge. Secondly, because I hadn’t seen it done before and thought I’d give it a go!

This is what cooking / baking is all about for me! Trying something new and seeing if it works, if I like it and if it’s something I’ll do again.

I wasn’t sure what to expect but I didn’t think there would be much of a beetroot taste to them. Well, you can definitely taste the beetroot, but it’s nice. It’s not your classic red velvet at all, but it is tasty. The savoury beetroot taste pairs well with the sweet cream cheese icing, so the overall cupcake isn’t raring with sugary sweetness.

I actually considered not posting this because I messed up the icing. It wasn’t as firm and tall as I’d hoped - I think I over whipped the cream cheese 🤔 but I decided to post anyway because this is what happens sometimes. Sometimes things don’t go to plan and your icing is too runny. And that’s ok. They don’t look as nice as they could, but they still taste good! And that’s what’s important 😋

Would you try beetroot red velvet cupcakes?

27/10/2020

Poached eggs are my favourite way to eat eggs! 🥚

Unfortunately I’ve never been able to get them right.... until now! 😍

It’s all about that gooey, gooey yolk 🤤

15/10/2020

Fish finger tacos 🌮 do away with bland sandwiches and try some crispy fish finger tacos 😍 A light, quick and easy meal that can be whipped up with minimal effort and time - under 10 minutes! ⁠
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A quick homemade tartare sauce is a tasty addition too! Simply combine mayonnaise, a squeeze of lemon juice, some capers, chopped gherkins and a little dill and pepper 👌🏻 the perfect sauce to accompany crispy fish fingers 🤤⁠

12/10/2020

Scotch eggs; great for picnics and pub snacks. Arguably a breakfast since it contains breakfast items (sausage, egg and bread 🤷🏻‍♀️)⁠
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This is just once of the many odd foods I've come to love since living in England. I described it to my family in Australia, who simply said "sounds gross". Yes, like many things the description doesn't do the dish justice!⁠
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I'm still yet to perfect the runny egg, but I'm happy with the gooey centre, juicy meat and crispy crumb. With a side of mustard mayo and tomato chutney, you can't really go wrong 😍⁠
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How do you like your eggs?⁠
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11/10/2020

There's nothing quite like roast vegetables on a Sunday 😍⁠⠀
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A quick and easy tray bake is perfect for any day of the week, but pair it with your favourite roast and some gravy on a Sunday and you've got yourself a deliciously hearty meal. ⁠⠀
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This tray bake is a mixture of pumpkin (I'm still trying to use up the pumpkin from when I made soup!), carrots, parsnip, red onion, garlic and beetroot.⁠⠀
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I roasted everything together for 30 minutes with some olive oil, salt, pepper and rosemary, except the beetroot. I roasted this on a separate tray so as not to turn everything purple!⁠⠀
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Quick tip: roast the (washed) beetroot in it's skin whole on a baking tray with olive oil, salt and herb of choice (I used rosemary as it's what I had) for 45 minutes. Cool slightly then peel the skin off with your fingers and chop into chunks. The flavour is incredible!⁠⠀
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What's your favourite root veg to roast?⁠⠀
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08/10/2020

Breakfast doesn't have to be boring! Why not try some different toppings on your toast?⁠⠀
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🥑 Creamy avocado is an obvious choice for so many of us. I like to top mine with chilli flakes to give it a little kick!⁠⠀
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🎃 Yes that is pumpkin on toast! It's pumpkin season after all, so celebrate it! This is cinnamon roasted pumpkin with yoghurt and a drizzle of honey 👌🏻⁠⠀
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🍄 I know mushrooms are a great addition to any breakfast, but have you ever had them on toast on their own? Truly appreciate the flavour of the fungi.⁠⠀
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🌰 We all know hummus is great with many things, but have you tried it on toast? Absolute gamechanger! ⁠⠀
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Have you tried any of these? What's you favourite way to liven up your toast?⁠⠀
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07/10/2020

Dreaming of these sushi hand rolls from Yoobi 😍

06/10/2020

For someone who loves lemon so much, I'm surprised that this was my first time making lemon drizzle cake! 🍋⁠⠀
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But it won't be the last. I have a new favourite cake and I can certainly see why it's the UK's favourite cake too 🍋🍰⁠⠀
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