March 2017 • Allergic To Sugar

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...

Time for Tea

Mar 28, 2017 | Personal | 5 comments

I’d like to know a little more about you, the 15 people subscribed to my posts and my 3 regular commenters, so I thought I’d ask you a few questions and then answer the same myself. I’ve just updated my About Me page, so if you are looking for some...

On Giving Up the Whole 30 and Trying Not to be a a Crazy Person

Mar 22, 2017 | Blog, Mental Health, Whole 30 | 2 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, […]

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...

What’s On My Plate – A Day of Eating post WLS

Mar 15, 2017 | Featured, Food | 0 comments

Every since the days of pre-op, I’m asked the same question at least once a week – and sometimes daily. … but but what do you actually eat? I usually say something along the lines of “I favour protein, leafy green vegetables, unprocessed carbs...