The Whole Food Rainbow

Hello! I am starting a new anti-inflammation drive, to get as healthy as I can be and and am starting with a fresh fruit and vegetable juice every morning, like this gorgeous beetroot and berry juice I am sharing today. So much has happened since I last posted! Rae is growing fast, no longer a baby she is walking, laughing, pointing, talking, chasing Tiger, knowing her own wonderful mind and keeping me, and Dan, very busy! [ 473 more words ]
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beetroot + berry juice - The Whole Food Rainbow Start the day with a fresh beetroot and berry juice that will make you feel FABULOUS (or at least half decent). Anti-inflammatory, fruity, tangy goodness. Bang.

NEW POST! charred spiced cauliflower + root vegetable roast w/ cheesy white bean + chard sauce XX

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charred spiced cauliflower + root vegetable roast w/ cheesy white bean + chard sauce Charred spiced cauliflower roasted with root vegetables rainbow carrots and Jerusalem artichokes are SO GOOD with this vegan cheesy white bean and chard sauce, a gorgeous roast for any occasion

HELLO! quick miso soup w/ purple mange tout + peas XX

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quick miso soup w/ purple mange tout + peas Quick, easy and nourishing this is our go to pick me up, a light miso soup broth ready in minutes, which always hits the spot! Vegan, plant-based, gorgeous.

Today I am willing the sun to come out, and determined to put a spring in my step regardless of the rain. To do this I must start the day with a smoothie. I always feel better if I start the day with a freshly made smoothie, if I am finding things hard it is the only way to pick myself up and put myself back on track. [ 267 more words ]

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pineapple + berry smoothie This sugar-free pineapple and berry smoothie is packed with zingy flavour and natural goodness to give you a boost and make you feel fantastic

summer everyday rainbow vegetable buckwheat noodles FOOD TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD! XX

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summer everyday, rainbow vegetable buckwheat noodles Summer everyday vegetable noodles are super fresh, delicious and easy to throw together. Vegan, gluten and grain-free anti-inflammatory food to make you feel great!

hello from the other side! + my meal plan for much needed motivation! XX

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hello from the other side! + my meal plan My first blog post after the birth of Rae and I am ready to get well and embrace the whole food rainbow! My meal plan for the motivation I need and foods you can batch cook for an easy, gorgeous life!

New recipe! split yellow pea + sweet potato soup XX

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split yellow pea + sweet potato soup A smooth delicious filling split pea + sweet potato soup with a flavour similar to tomato but earthier and without the acidity, just perfect for those winter evenings (or afternoons, or...)

star anise stewed plum + raspberries w/ vanilla whipped coconut cream + my Christmas speech...

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star anise stewed plum + raspberries w/ vanilla whipped coconut cream + my Christmas speech… Stewed spiced fruit with vanilla whipped coconut cream is so simple and quick to make, and so delicious and fortifying to eat, beautiful ingredients, beautiful flavours, easy to whip up and share.

NEW RECIPE! seeded buckwheat bread #2 XX

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seeded buckwheat bread #2 Minimal effort, maximum flavour, this gluten and grain free buckwheat bread is crisp, moist, wholesome and so delicious. It keeps fresh and nurtures as well as comforts with all its toasty buckwheat goodness.

Recipe for roast squash baked beans w/ polenta, pine-nut + oregano sausages XX on the blog now XX

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roast squash baked beans w/ polenta, pine-nut + oregano sausages gorgeous 'special' home-made baked beans made with roast squash + spices plus a quick + easy polenta, pine-nut + oregano veggie sausage recipe, and grain-free alternative, perfect for a weekend veggie breakfast.

RECIPE for toasted hazelnut + date chocolate ice-cream XX

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chocolate + hazelnut ice-cream Gorgeous vegan toasted chocolate + hazelnut ice-cream with chewy date + crunchy cacao pieces, packed with goodness and flavour that will make you feel fantastic and chase away those blues.

NEW RECIPE! spinach + sweet potato chana daal w/ millet + chickpea pancake + talking about gluten-free food and media representations XX

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spinach + sweet potato chana daal w/ millet + chickpea pancake + talking about gluten-free food Hello! I’ve missed you!!! The weeks have both flown by and dragged interminably. Quick pregnancy update! I am swelling at an alarming rate and feel fit to pop! It’s all happening! I have been struggling this month, my back has been terrible down to my hips so I can hardly walk, or sit, and my type.....

recipe for leek + courgette vegan quiche! -based XX

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leek + courgette vegan quiche Vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, nightshade-free too, this is a decidedly quiche-y delicious tart, beautiful with a salad or steamed veg, one foot in summer another in autumn, adapt it to your needs and have a feast!

Check out this great guide to sprouting! We all need to eat more sprouts they're so cheap and packed with goodness!! XX

The ultimate step by step guide to sprouting - la petite poire The ultimate step by step guide to sprouting, seeds, grains and nuts all year round. Sprouts are nutritional powerhouses, delicious, fresh and versatile.

On the blog! quinoa, grape + walnut green salad w/ creamy tahini dressing XX

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quinoa, grape + walnut green salad w/ creamy tahini dressing Packed with goodness, protein and ready nutrients this green salad is super delicious and easy to prepare, keeps well and will keep you energised and feeling great!

raw apricot + nectarine cheesecake recipe packed with raw goodness XX

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raw apricot + nectarine cheesecake This raw apricot and nectarine cheesecake is light, fruity and so easy to make. The base is dense, chewy raw goodness and the cheese filling is made from creamed cashews and fruit. It's a beautiful dish to share.

grain-free chocolate cake squares w/ mocha icing + our happy news! ! XX

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chocolate cake squares w/ mocha icing + happy news! This gluten, grain, soya and refined sugar-free chocolate cake is rich, dense and super chocolatey with the best mocha icing topped with a cacao crunch. Its so so good, and a little goes a long way too xx

berry + multiseed buckwheat flapjack, super filling, packed with energy and goodness. Warning, may make you go razy on the dancefloor so do be careful XX

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berry + multiseed buckwheat flapjack Berry + multiseed buckwheat flapjack with coconut sugar and ground almond is fuel packed slice that will give you the energy to see through any day! Sweet, crunchy, soft and delicious!

SOUP! glorious soup. Packed with green summer goodness, light, fresh and delicious XX

cream of spinach, courgette + broccoli soup - The Whole Food Rainbow Cream of spinach, courgette and broccoli soup is an easy, delicious and light soup using fresh summer garden vegetables, packed with goodness and simple to make more substantial with white beans.

apricot curry w/ summer vegetables + spiced kasha XX

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apricot curry w/ summer vegetables + spiced kasha This rich and fruity apricot curry with spiced kasha recipe uses fresh summer fruit and vegetables, is easy to make and just so good to eat and to share!

buckwheat crust apple tart w/ nectarine jam + toasted almonds

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buckwheat crust apple tart w/ nectarine jam + toasted almonds Buckwheat crust apple tart with nectarine jam and almonds is such a satisfying and simple dish to make and share, it looks and tastes so good and really embodies summer in its celebration of stone fruit.

strawberries + cream fizz (+ an abundance of summer flowers) XX

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strawberries + cream fizz (+ an abundance of summer flowers) A quick and easy strawberries and cream fizz, perfect for a summer day. And a celebration of summer flowers, nature's smiles, will leave you smiling inside and out.

recipe for hazelnut + date chocolate pot (+ blogversary!) XX

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hazelnut + date chocolate pot (+ blogversary!) This hazelnut and date chocolate pot is super easy to whip up and so delicious, it'll make you feel good the instant it hits your mouth and leave you coming back for more!

szechuan pepper + red cherry chutney, mind-blowingly good!! XX

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szechuan pepper + red cherry chutney This szechuan pepper + red cherry chutney is fruity tangy, rich and just mouth-wateringly moreish!! So satisfying and easy to make it last for ages and makes a great gift.

Hey people! Check out my latest recipe prebiotic nourish bowl w/ chicory + asparagus + a miso dressing, plus some words on our relationship to food and also gut health

Have a lovely day and take care of yourselves xx

prebiotic nourish bowl w/ chicory + asparagus + a miso dressing This prebiotic nourish bowl is packed with delicious foods that will nurture and make you feel great, with a probiotic sweet white miso and raw cider vinegar dressing.

summer green bean, garlic + 'parmesan' buckwheat noodle nest XX
quick and easy summer comfort food to make you feel good!

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summer green bean, garlic + ‘parmesan’ buckwheat noodle nest Super quick and easy this green bean noodle bowl with garlic, pine nuts and vegan parmesan really hits the spot every time for a feel good and nutritious meal.

tropical mango + turmeric banana pudding w/ mango jam a GORGEOUS fruity summer dessert XX

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tropical mango + turmeric banana pudding w/ mango jam This tropical turmeric pudding is the most wonderful summer dessert, fruity, floral, light, delicious and incredibly healthy and nurturing too being probiotic and anti-inflammatory.

sweet potato + lemon quinoa nourish bowl w/ mint white bean dip XX

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sweet potato + lemon quinoa nourish bowl w/ mint white bean dip This sweet potato + lemon quinoa nourish bowl with a mint white bean dip is just gorgeous food, one central bowl is such a lovely thing to share at the table.

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How To Grow 25 Pounds of Sweet Potatoes in a Bucket Sweet potatoes are becoming a popular food, so it’s about time I talk about how you can grow this plant yourself in a bucket. This article will give you every ....

Try our citrus rowan or elderflower cordial, and share the summer adventure!

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rowan (or elderflower) citrus cordial Rowan or elderflower citrus cordial is such a beautiful summer treat to enjoy from beginning to end, to forage, brew and drink it's been one of my favourite culinary experiences.