Sweet Potato, Chilli & Coconut Soup
Deliciously thick and refreshing soup made with sweet potato, carrot, coconut and a little chilli to temper all that natural sweetness. A Dairy-free recipe.
Deliciously thick and refreshing soup made with sweet potato, carrot, coconut and a little chilli to temper all that natural sweetness. A Dairy-free recipe.
This article provides a short introduction to preserving food. It briefly describes the microbial activity that causes food to spoil, and what can be done to stop these bacteria from growing. The 12 most common methods of preserving food are listed, along with links to the longer articles that explore each one in more detail.
This article examines how freezing works, and provides practical advise for storing foods at home. I describe what effect freezing has on food, and which items should not be kept in a freezer. I recommend how to freeze foods to optimise their quality and longevity, and provide some tips on organisation. I also discuss food safety, and maximum storage times.
This article examines how refrigeration works, and provides practical advise for storing foods at home. I describe what effect refrigeration has on food, and which items should not be kept in a refrigerator. I recommend how to refrigerate foods to optimise their quality and longevity, and provide some tips on organisation. I also discuss food safety, and maximum storage times.
Thai curry paste that creates a delicate and fragrant curry. Simply add meat or vegetables and then stir in some coconut milk for an easy, Dairy-free curry.
Traditional ginger biscuits that break with a satisfying snap. This Dairy-free, Gluten-free and Paleo recipe is made with ground almonds, honey and lard.
My name is Ruth. I’m from Wales originally, but have lived happily in Bristol for many years. Cooking gives me great pleasure, but my interest in it was born of necessity. In 2012, my digestive system broke down after I suffered a traumatic bereavement. I spent the next 2 years in constant pain, until I began to follow the Paleo Diet. The Paleo Diet excludes foods that are difficult to digest and place stress on our bodies. This means cutting out all processed foods, and complex carbohydrates like sugar, dairy and grains such as wheat, oats and rice.
This website contains recipes and useful information for anyone following the Paleo Diet. In particular, for those who are trying to manage a gastrointestinal disorder such as Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Crohn's Disease, Coeliac Disease, Ulcerative Colitis or Leaky Gut. All the recipes are free from gluten, dairy and sugar.
Some recipes do contain grains and other starches like legumes - these are labelled 'Paleo Plus'. This is because carbohydrates are important for regulating female hormones, while resistant starch is important for maintaining healthy gut flora in both men and women. So, for this reason, carbohydrates should be gently reintroduced when your gut is ready. For more information on this, read the Paleo Plus page.
