January’s Whole 30 – Week Two

January’s Whole 30 – Week Two

Jan 16, 2018 | Blog, Food, Whole 30 | 2 comments

I’m halfway.  I’m halfway. Half the fucking way! Yes I am celebrating, no I won’t apologise for the F word, I’m halfway through my Whole30 and feeling amazing! The second week really felt like no effort at all.  Especially compared to week one....
Here We Whole30 Again

Here We Whole30 Again

Jan 9, 2018 | Blog, Food, Whole 30 | 0 comments

My last foray into the Whole30 was a total fucking mess.  My head was all over the show, I was putting so much pressure on myself to be the most successful Weight Loss Surgery patient EVER and I was pushing myself physically without having any idea what I was doing or...
Tinks’ Tongariro Trail Mix

Tinks’ Tongariro Trail Mix

Mar 28, 2017 | Snacks & Sweets | 0 comments

I wanted something salty but sweet with a protein kick to put into single servings to take on the Tongariro Crossing. Bearing in mind I can’t handle too much sugar, I thought creating my own was a good way to go. I reckon this mix is absolutely delicious and as...
Orange and Sesame Chicken served with Greens

Orange and Sesame Chicken served with Greens

Mar 21, 2017 | Poultry, Recipes | 2 comments

I am always on the lookout for new flavours – and flavours that I can recreate with a heck of a lot less sugar. This hoisin sauce tastes a lot more orange, which I like, however it retains the lovely creamy mouth feel.  I’ve added some additional greens...
February’s Whole 30 – Week Two

February’s Whole 30 – Week Two

Feb 20, 2017 | Blog, Whole 30 | 0 comments

Week Two started really really well but as you get through the next section, you will see the wheels didn’t just come off so much as the bloody bus went down a hill, over a bank and exploded on the stones at the bottom. Still, I own the decisions I made about...
Currently – October.

Currently – October.

Oct 30, 2016 | Blog, Post-Op | 0 comments

Spring is well and truly here in New Zealand – and so are the spring rains. I guess its the reason our country is so green but I am getting quite sick of it and I cannot wait for summer to arrive (its only a few days away) and summer should dry some of it up! It...