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14 Sep 2020

Cauliflower and Potato Soup (dairy free)

Cauliflower and Potato Soup (dairy free)

14 Aug 2020

Flavours of the Middle East Overnight Oats

Flavours of the Middle East Overnight Oats

03 Jul 2020

Mac and Cheese (without the cheese)

Mac and Cheese (without the cheese)

19 Jun 2020

Dark Chocolate Coconut Truffles

Dark Chocolate Coconut Truffles

10 Jun 2020

Raw hummus (Nutribullet version)

Raw hummus (Nutribullet version)

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The promised Cauliflower and Potato Soup (dairy fr

The promised Cauliflower and Potato Soup (dairy free). Super easy and quick to make yet creamy and flavourful. Find the recipe on the blog. Link in bio.
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FLAVOURS OF THE MIDDLE EAST OVERNIGHT OATS Good m

FLAVOURS OF THE MIDDLE EAST OVERNIGHT OATS Good morning everyone 🤗 It's a new week here in the Middle East and I've prepared another week's worth of these jars of goodness for work. You can read more about why I prefer to use steel-cut oats instead of rolled oats in these breakfast jars. Wishing you all a wonderful new week! RECIPE ON THE BLOG. LINK IN BIO.
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#bobsredmill #oats #glutenfreefood #glutenfree #breakfast #instaeats #plantbased #vegan #dairyfree #breakfastideas #breakfastonthego #dates #tahini #middleeasternfood #middleeast #foodphotography #fibre #healthyliving #foodiesofinstagram #foodblogger #southafrican #southafricaninkuwait #andthentherewasfood

🗣️ ATTWF REVIEWS Another one 👀 An absolute

🗣️ ATTWF REVIEWS: RAMEN Hey everyone. In my

🗣️ ATTWF REVIEWS: RAMEN Hey everyone. In my stories I asked you whether you want me to share new products I buy to try but don't particularly like or want to see improved, OR whether I should just ignore saying anything about it (like I've been doing 🙈) You replied with a resounding GIVE IT ALL. As you might've seen, work started again last week and there are many rules in place such as no canteen time + no meetings + stay in your own classroom etc. So, I've been planning amazing lunch bag options that don't require any heating at work. And since being online for an entire day, setting assignments, marking and answering the kids' questions online, I wanted a few 'chill' options for the afternoons at home. Long story short, I came across these Ramen noodles on our last grocery shop. Firstly, know that I am not a 2-minute noodle fan. (I won't mention any brands, but the ingredients in those little soup packets are not good for you). But I know many kids (and moms) love ramen. I saw these 4 minute noodles made with ORGANIC NOODLES including a savoury broth that has no preservatives and no artificial additives. PS. I always read the ingredient labels. So I bought a few packets and have been trying them this week. I did everything according to the directions (bring water to a boil, add noodles and contents of soup packet and cook for 4 minutes etc...) I tasted it and was not impressed as it lacked so much flavour. I tried another 'flavour' the day after and the same happened. It's as if the 2 were actually the same flavour. However, today I decided to add a bit of sea salt and garlic powder to my noodle saucepan, dry fried some brown mushrooms in fresh garlic and topped my noodles with it. I also added chilli flakes and coriander before serving and WOW 😍 I thoroughly enjoyed it. The actual noodle is really delicious and all that it lacks is a bit of flavour in the soup packet. In addition, these 'instant' noodles are non-gmo and doesn't contain any MSG ⚠️ So, would I buy it again? Initially I would have said no, but since all the ingredients are natural and since adding some seasoning of my own doesn't cost me anything, I say YES. #notsponsored

DO YOU KNOW? Do you know what the #challengeaccep

DO YOU KNOW?
Do you know what the #challengeaccepted CHALLENGE is really about? My DM's were full of nominations yesterday (it actually started 2 days ago); a nomination to post a black and white photo of myself. I left it at first since I don't post pictures of myself on my feed. But then more women tagged me and they all had a similar message: women empowerment/the success of women etc. And with that message came the task to nominate 50 other women to do the same 🤯 Was that really all there was to it? There's nothing wrong with it but is there possibly a greater purpose? I lay awake last night looking into this, trying to find the origin of this #challenge. And it seems somewhere along the line the original message got lost. The REAL REASON for this #hashtag started in Turkey 🇹🇷 by women who were tired of waking up to a #blackandwhite picture of yet another murdered woman. During the month of July alone, yes it's not even over, 40 women were murdered in Turkey. And it is said that these killings were almost always done by close male relatives 💔 Being South African, I know our story is very similar. And enough is enough now! So, with lots of love in my heart, I want to encourage you to educate yourself. Do the research before jumping on the bandwagon so that important messages don't get lost in translation. And let's put an end to #femicide TOGETHER. To start, read the latest post on the feed of @auturkishculturalclub Thank you for the nomination @rmody @lianijassen @lauren.s.fredericks @ielhaam_pegram @naomik_08 @cindyadr09 @letz_10 @tasneemallie_786 I encourage you @lynndels ♥️
#women #standtogether #againstgenderbasedviolence #genderbasedviolence #turkey #turkishwomen #solitude #womxn #womensupportingwomen #andthentherewasfood

#PLASTICFREEJULY DAY 9 How are you doing on this

#PLASTICFREEJULY DAY 9 How are you doing on this 2020 edition of @plasticfreejuly ? Have you just started? I hope you've been encouraged by my stories thus far 😊 For those who are new here, welcome. 🤗 I am so happy you're here to follow me on my good food journey. I also want to take this #plasticfree moment to share a few facts about me:
1) I LOVE POPCORN 🍿Real kernels in a hot pot, with a touch of coconut oil, and then, once popped, sprinkled with sea salt and nutritional yeast.
2) I LOVE BUYING AND COLLECTING GLASS JARS/POTS etc🥛In general, I am not a fan of plastic. Ask my mom. She'll tell you I don't even like Tupperware 🙊 I just prefer storing my foods in glassware as I feel it is safer. So, I try my utmost to buy good products in glass jars and then, once empty, I wash, delable and reuse it. One can never have too many empty glass containers.
3) I LOVE BUYING GREAT PANTRY ITEMS IN BULK. I know it's not always possible to take your empty jars to the market, but I've learned to keep my reusable cloth bags in my every day travel bag so that I have it with me when I am at the market or at a great supermarket. And then I ask to have my products, like these popcorn kernels pictured above, weighed in the bags (no little plastic bags). In Cape Town this way of shopping is more popular than here in Kuwait, especially with places like @nudefoods.za in the mother city, but by doing it here, I have found that many people are experiencing some ah-ha moments. So, wherever you are, plant good seeds. It's never too late to go #plasticfree. Imagine how much waste we'd avoid if each person who reads this post starts going to the market with their own containers... Lots of love,
Mel
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#nowaste #buybulk #bulkbuy #plasticfreejuly2020 #plasticfreeliving #itsnevertoolate #plasticpollution #savetheplanet #reuse #recycle #upcycle #planetearth #andthentherewasfood

MAC & CHEESE without the cheese. You have to give

MAC & CHEESE without the cheese.
You have to give it a try it before you question that title. I talk about how I got to this recipe in my latest blog post. Link in bio.
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#macandcheese #plantbased #veganrecipes #dairyfree #vegetarian #eatmoreplants #whatsfordinner #feedfeedvegan #f52grams #instaeats #vegan #smokey #meatfree #comfortfood #creamy ##friyay #southafricaninkuwait #lockdowncreativity #southafrican #foodie #andthentherewasfood

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL FATHERS across the globe

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL FATHERS across the globe. May today be your best Father's day yet. It can be. Think about that.
Now children, young and old, raise your hand if you find buying gifts for fathers challenging ☝🏻Why though? I suppose one can never have too many socks? If you don't find it challenging, give the rest of us some ideas please 👀 Nevertheless, it is not too late to make these bomb Dark Chocolate Coconut Truffles, to package it nicely and then to leave it at daddy's gate (it seems to be a 2020 trend 🤷). The recipe to these easy, no-bake 5-ingredient treats can be found on my blog. Link in bio. 🤗
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