As Lutherans, my family and I observe Good Friday as a part of the Easter celebrations. Every year for as long as I can remember, on good Friday we get dressed nicely and head to church. For lunch we eat fish. As a child I hated fish and seafood. I could never enjoy this family… Continue reading Good Friday Traditions
Category: Easter
A Paleo Easter
One thing I miss since going gluten free would be the traditional hot cross bun. During the weeks leading upto Easter, you could say they were a rather large staple in my diet. My favourite were the fruit filled kind and I’d eat them smothered in melted peanut butter or Nutella. Sickeningly good I know.… Continue reading A Paleo Easter
A Raw Easter
I am a big fan of raw vegan desserts so of course I’ve had to test out a couple of recipes for Easter. I may not follow a vegan lifestyle but I can certainly appreciate the sweet, healthy treats that can be made the vegan way. I made a simple chocolate Easter egg recipe and… Continue reading A Raw Easter
A Simple Easter Treat
It’s the Easter weekend in a week so here is another Easter treat that is super simple to make 🙂 I have made a treat that is a twist on the traditional Hot Cross Bun. ‘Hot Cross Bun Truffles’ perfect for the hot cross bun AND chocolate lover. Using dark chocolate, these are the perfect… Continue reading A Simple Easter Treat
Easter Special Week 2:
For my second week of healthy Easter exploring I made something that can be enjoyed by both young and old. A healthified (yet still amazingly tasty) chocolate mousse. Keeping in the tradition of ‘lots of chocolate’ at Easter, this dessert will satisfy any chocolate lovers needs while delivering a healthy dose of good fats and… Continue reading Easter Special Week 2:
Easter Treats for the Kids
I have a selection of healthy, indulgent Easter treats I tested out last year when I first started planning my blog and I’m glad to finally be able to share them. These two Easter treats are aimed at the young and young at heart. First up for the kids is a healthy, yummy snack and… Continue reading Easter Treats for the Kids
Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day as you may know it, is the day before the start of Lent. Lent being the beginning of the lead up to Easter in the Christian world. But who needs a special Tuesday to eat pancakes when you can make these super simple and healthy pancakes any day of the… Continue reading Shrove Tuesday
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