Falafels: 1 x tin of beans 1 x tin of chickpeas 1 x lemon 1 x table spoon of harissa (spice) 1 x teaspoon of all spice 1 x tablespoon of plain flour coriander olive oil   Salsa dressing:   5 x ripe tomatoes ½ – 1 fresh red chili 1 x clove of garlic […]

Ingredients 1 x 200g block of haloumi, coarsely grated 4 carrots, peeled and grated 4 tablespoons plain flour (or use gluten free flour) 4 spring onions, finely sliced 2 eggs, lightly whisked Oil spray for cooking   Instructions
 Preheat oven to 140 degrees. Squeeze excess moisture from the carrot then combine with the other ingredients […]

Ingredients 3 egg whites 1 whole egg 50 g oats Pinch sea salt Cinnamon (optional)   Beat eggs and add oats and salt.  Add berries for more nutrients.  Cook like pancakes.  Serve with low fat yoghurt.

Healthy Fish and Chips (serves 2) Fish ingredients 50g stale wholemeal bread or gluten free bread, crusts removed Zest of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon dill, chopped 1 tablespoon chives, chopped 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped 500g firm white fish fillets ¼ cup wholemeal flour or gluten-free bread 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons olive […]

Makes 24 cookies Ingredients: 1 15oz can of chickpeas 1 + 1/4 cup pitted medjool dates 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup chocolate chips (of your choice, you could use carob chips for a vegan option) 3 Tbs almond butter 2 Tbsp rolled oats 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/8 tsp salt 3/4 […]

Mauri ora, Peak #35 is our highest local peak, From sea level to 919m, my mum and I are were transported by our feet. Well fuelled by a rather stunning breakfast of homemade bread, mushrooms and spinach, We only need one (maybe 3) licorice all sorts to power us to the finish (read nearly to […]

Peak #34 was enjoyed with a VIP guest, Scott’s Opa all the way from South Africa joined us on the local Devonport quest. At age 92, he has many tales of walking adventures to tell, I can only hope at 92 my body still works that well! It was a Thomas family outing up the […]

It has truly been a great week this week. I have had a programme set by Richard that I have managed to keep to and I was awarded an amazing trophy at the end of season TeamCP event. This week Our plan was to ease back into it. So Tuesday, after receiving some reasonably positive […]

Hooray! I am back into the swing of exercising. I think. After a week and a half off I have been itching to get back into cycling and after buying my first pair of practical, swimming togs, I’ve also been eager to get into the pool. Ok, so I should probably be a little more […]

Mauri ora, Peak #33, Enjoyed with the fine company of new ChCh resident; Mary. This brought back memories of the good old days, When Mary and I would road ride together in Dunedin; Hills or hot pace, twas Mary you could never phase. Very excited she once again lives near by, And also that I […]