Happiness is Good for your Health

Thursday begins with giving and receiving. I give Kathy some of that delicious Rocky Road and I find myself on the receiving end of a punishing 60 minute workout. At the end of it, I am a human [Read More]

Mumu Passionfruit Cheesecake

Serves 4 This is the champion of cheesecakes! No gelatine and no baking necessary!  Make it in minutes! What’s more, it tastes as good as it looks! Ingredients 2 tablespoons cream cheese 2 [Read More]

Thermomix Zucchini and Basil Soup

Serves 4 There’s something about zucchini and basil together that just makes me happy. This soup is fresh and delicious and feels and tastes like summer in a bowl. I love that it’s light and simple [Read More]

Emma’s Rocky Road

Makes 24 big-bite-sized bars This recipe was from a feature about primary school children from an Olympic borough and their favourite recipes. If recipes, won medals, this would definitely get [Read More]

Baked Rhubarb/ Rhubarb Mess

Serves 4  The baked rhubarb is awesome on it’s own, but why not take a step into rhubarb heaven, and make a mess?! Ingredients 1 bunch rhubarb 2 tablespoons caster sugar Grated zest of [Read More]

Phase 3

I add another string to my running recovery bow today. I'm up with the birds and out pounding the pavement. I run around the block for 5km and although I make good time, I find the distance to be [Read More]

Mumu Date and Pistachio Clafoutis

Serves 4 I love Clafoutis  (pronounced claf-oo-tee) The almond meal adds a wonderful texture to this baked custard. This Mumu version has a real Middle Eastern twist, but, if you prefer,  just use [Read More]

Mumu Bread Pudding

Serves 4 A terrific twist on an old classic!  Ingredients 2 loaves stale bread (we used two big turkish breads) 400ml cream 2 eggs ¼ cup caster sugar 14 dark chocolate [Read More]

Mmmm, Mumu

Tonight Tracey and I enjoy a cooking class full of sweet treats at Mumu Grill.  This highly acclaimed restaurant has always been on my wish list of restaurants to visit, but despite it having a [Read More]

Chicken and Kumara Curry

Serves 4 Fast, fabulous and hot to trot! I love this midweek supper. Ingredients 1/3 cup (100g) Rogan Josh  curry paste 1 brown onion, halved, thinly sliced 300g kumara, peeled [Read More]