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I've been experimenting with flapjacks (or museli bars?) in the kitchen for some time now. I'm always trying out a new healthy recipe that I've found on pinterest or online. I love them every time. But the children? They're a much fussier bunch... For them, a flapjack should contain no nuts (school policy) no dried fruit (at all) or crunchy things (seeds, cacao nibs) and they shouldn't taste of coconut (yes, they can detect coconut oil). So, yesterday before school I concocte

One/ I've decided that Saltwater sandals (pictured on Iris) are THE BEST child friendly sandals. Ever. Yes, they're a bit pricey but if you're planning on a shoe buying trip to Clarks you'll probably end up spending roughly the same on something way inferior. Made from high quality leather specially treated to withstand sea water, anti-rust brass buckles and hand stitched rubber and plastic composite soles, they're highly durable (perfect for island life) and the fact that th

The perfect, lazy bread recipe. Seriously. So delicious. No kneading or working involved. Crusty on the outside, chewy in the middle. I've been playing around with flours and trying different combinations. The recipe below makes the perfect loaf - looks and tastes like a granary sourdough. And is an updated version of this bread blog post. As mentioned in my earlier post, I love bread and have been experimenting out here in Barbados (apart from one French guy at the farmers m

These are a staple snack in our house where it seems that everyone is always hungry. They tick all the boxes for me. They're ridiculously quick and easy to make, contain only a few very healthy (and local) ingredients and are nut free - which makes them school lunch-box friendly. Simple. Ingredients 2 and 2/3 cups oats (finely milled) Small pinch of sea salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 cup unsweetened dessicated coconut 2/3 cup full fat coconut milk 2 very ripe bananas, mashed 1/

Oscar turned six today. And this is what I made him for breakfast. Moist in the middle and a whole lot healthier than shop bought, deep fried doughnuts, these were a real hit with the kids (and adults). All you need is a doughnut pan (and the ingredients listed below). Makes 12 doughnuts 3/4 cup organic plain white flour 1/4 cup spelt flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/3 cup brown granulated sugar (plus extra for dusting) 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp sea salt 2 tbs olive oil or melted but