Pasta with Meaty Tomato Sauce

Ok so here’s an easy tomato sauce recipe that’s so tasty, everyone licked their plates clean ?. The trick to making a sweet tasting tomato sauce is time! It needs to cook on low/simmer for a few hours for that beautiful taste.  For 6 people (I had leftovers but used it to make a nice… Read More

Garden Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

​ So when you’re out on the water, you want to come back for lunch and prepare something that requires very little time to prepare so that we can refuel and get back to having fun! Oh and did I mention that this recipe uses our garden/in season eggplants and ripe tomatoes to give a… Read More

Week one…living ‘la Bella vita’

So one week down and less than two to go. I say that because we always looks a day to jet lag and saying hello to family and another day to packing and saying good bye. These next few days are going to go by so fast but I’m just loving living in the moment.… Read More

Il bel paese??????

So I haven’t had as much time as I thought I would to be able to include all my recipes but as I try to scroll through my feed to pick some of my favourite ones, it becomes evident to me that I love all of the food I make.… Read More

Prosciutto Wrapped Scallops

16 large scallops 4 metal skewers 4 slices of thinly sliced prosciutto Olive oil Salt  Cut each slice of prosciutto into quarters. 

Healthy Eating EnRoute✈️✈️✈️

So I’m about to embark on a 3 week trip to Italy and everyone keeps telling me how lucky I am….I smile and the whole time thinking ‘3 weeks without my home cooked meals and healthy foods. Do they have avocado and chia seeds, hemp hearts and coconut milk? How am I going to manage… Read More

Protein Chia Seed Coconut Java Chip Frappuccino

I was craving a Starbucks frappuccino today so I created this protein rich, low calorie version of my fave drink. No whip, thanks. For 2 people (or even 1 person if you want ?) 1 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 tablespoon hemp hearts 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (I use hemp protein,… Read More

Zucchini Flowers Stuffed with Bocconcini and Basil Leaf

I’m obsessed with zucchini flowers. They bring such a beautiful sweet taste to any dish and look so pretty. Needless to say, zucchini or squash flowers are edible and this recipe brings me back to my days in Italy… Makes about 12. 12 zucchini flowers, if you pick them yourself, get them in the morning when… Read More

Vegan Zucchini Brownies

These treats are eggless and dairy free and definitely a favourite.  This recipe isn’t very sweet…for more sweetness you can put 1/2 cup chopped bakers chocolate or chocolate chips. I didn’t ? I also tried adoing a ripe banana to the mixture for extra sweetness and moisture. 2 cups flour 1/2 cup unsweetened good quality cocoa powder… Read More

Rigatoni with Sausage, Mushrooms and Tomatoes

  Rigatoni with Sausage, Mushrooms and Tomatoes recipe for 4-6 people 500g package of rigatoni pasta 1/2 sweet onion 3 medium sausages, casings removed and crumbled 1 cup sliced mushrooms 5 tbsp olive oil salt to taste 2 medium sized tomatoes or 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup bocconcini, cubed Chop onions and cook in… Read More