Cook Eat Thrive

Hi guys!!
As a Gold Coast chick, I'm not a big fan of winter, but what I am a big fan of is pulling out all those slow cooker recipe books full of beautiful chunky soups and casseroles which were shoved to the back for the last few months! My absolute all time favourite has to be this amazing and hearty chicken and vegetable soup, full of nourishing vegies and homemade chicken broth! So good I even made it a few times over summer!
For those short on time, I'm able to provide ...this and many other delicious soups and casseroles to warm you and the family up on those chilly nights. Perfect to take to work too! Here are just a few of many dishes to choose from:
Thai Pumpkin Soup with Braised Pork Belly Chunky Pork & Paprika Soup Ham Hock & Vegetable Soup Mushroom Soup with Pork & Chicken Dumplings Shepherds Pie Butter Chicken with Cauliflower Rice
Keep warm and please get in touch if I can help you with any of your cooking needs!
Kris 😊
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Morning!!
Who says you have to miss out on easter goodies!! With so much temptation on the supermarket shelves at the moment, it's a tough time of year for many, especially the parents, when it's so strongly marketed toward winning the kids over.
Well I have good news! There are literally thousands of recipes out there which are paleo, keto and LCHF compliant and look, smell and taste like the real deal.
... Check out these AMAZING hot cross buns I baked yesterday! Full of aromatic spices and fresh blueberries (and amazing hot with a big smear of butter!) they are an amazing alternative to the sugary ones we're seeing everywhere and will even keep the whole family happy, even if they follow a non compliant WOE.
Please get in contact anytime to discuss some healthy meals or snacks I can provide!
Enjoy the long weekend!! 🐣🐰
Kris
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Hi guys!!
Some of my new recipe experiments from this week! All of these can be provided cooked or raw and are great to freeze and reheat on the lazy nights!
Pork & prawn dumplings - steamed yum cha style or pan fried/baked - YUM!!
... Hot & spicy chicken nuggets - can make with no chilli for the kids. Great to keep in the fridge for a snack or to throw into a school lunch box!
Cauliflower fritters! Delicious hot or as a cold snack and a fantastic toast substitute, topped with bacon, eggs and avo so you can continue to enjoy that Sunday full brekkie fry up!!
And some crispy pork crackling - that's for me to snack on while I'm cooking up a storm! 😂
Have a great Sunday!
Kris x
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Hi guys!
So who's planning on going to the Good Food & Wine Show in Sydney from 23-25 June?? I haven't missed a year since I moved here!
I have had feedback from some who went a few years ago and weren't impressed with the variety of compliant foods being showcased, but I can tell you that they have lifted their game the last couple of years. Last year they even had a fermenting class! Word is spreading!
... This year there's a new 'Good Food Village' which will be full of small artisan producers who take pride in the quality and origin of their produce. No info just yet on who the exhibitors will be.
For the Primal, Keto and LCHFers - 'Cheese Alley' continues to grow and impress me every year. Word of advice - eat a light brekkie that morning or you will regret it! So many cheeses and so little room in your tummy!
For those who like to avoid big crowds, I suggest you go on the Friday as it's much less busy and you will be able to get to many more stands to try samples.
Guest chefs this year will be Colin Fassnidge (MKR), Gary Mehigan (Masterchef) and Luke Nguyen (Red Lantern, Sydney), among others.
See below for tickets! The show runs for 3 days in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth - check the site for dates. Note that the ICC in Darling Harbour (Sydney) is now complete, so it's moving back there from Olympic Park this year.
Hopefully see you there - maybe I'll even have my own exhibitor stand one of these days!
Kris :)
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BEEF CHEEK BOLOGNESE WITH GARLIC CAULIFLOWER MASH
Just one of many meals I can provide with my in-home cooking service!
100% paleo, LCHF, gluten free, sugar free, dairy free and can easily be adapted to be autoimmune friendly.
... One of many comfort foods as we start thinking about winter! And perfect to take to work for lunch.
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Hi Sydney peeps!
Due to popular demand and limited services in the area currently, I am a brand new Sydney small business focussed primarily on cooking services and lessons for those on LCHF, Paleo, Keto, GAPS etc and anyone dealing with an autoimmune issue, food allergy or intolerance, including gluten, dairy and sugar. All my recipes can be adapted to suit your individual requirements.
I provide cooking lessons for those who might just be starting out and are feeling a bit ...overwhelmed and unsure where to begin. Whether it's bone broth, mayonnaise, fermented veg, paleo bread or meals and snacks for the family, I can show you all the tricks!
For those short on time I also do an in-home cooking service which can be anything from a few weeks supply of bone broth, to kids snacks and lunches, to a week's worth of meals for you and the family, which are packed up and ready to pull out of the fridge to heat and eat!
That's not all! I do a hospital meal service, can help you set up your new kitchen with compliant ingredients and can even take you shopping to show you where to buy them!
Please get in touch with any questions or information on the kinds of packages I have available! And please share my page! :)
Have a great day!
Kris x
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Morning everyone!
I'm official!! Had my first gig yesterday - the lovely Debra and David who signed up for my 2 hour fermentation workshop. What a couple of pros! We powered through FOUR different ferments:
Sauerkraut... Spiced Cauliflower Kimchi Gherkins
It was great fun and they mixed up ingredients and proportions in their individual creations for a true his and hers experience! Think they'll be all set for a little while with this stash! Thanks guys, I hope you enjoyed the experience!
If you are interested in learning how to make your own fermented vegies please get in touch. I can do 1 on 1 lessons or grab a couple of friends and you can all get your hands dirty!
Have a great Sunday!
Kris :)
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Hi everyone!
I hope you all had a great weekend! I spent mine cooking up a storm and experimenting with some new recipes! Which brings me to today's topic - KIDS!
How many of you are struggling with healthy snacks and school lunches which are free from bucketloads of sugar and other inflammatory ingredients?
... How many of you are struggling to find the time to spend hours in the kitchen whipping up healthy snacks for the kids, between school and sports commitments? As well as getting some well earned relaxation time!
Look no further! Whether it's a week's worth of snacks you can refrigerate or freeze, or school lunches, or both, I can arrange a variety of sweet and savoury goodies which will keep the kids full and mum and dad happy!
I can provide a one off service to get your ideas flowing, or a regular service where you'll never have to worry about snacks again. For enquiries, please contact me and we can discuss your requirements so I can design a customised solution for you and your family.
Note that you will not be restricted to a menu or a list of choices. I will work with you to understand your circumstances and family preferences and suggest a range of items which are specific to your dietary requirements.
Have a great week all and happy Monday!
Kris :)
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Afternoon all!
Who has always wanted to make fermented vegies but been afraid to try? Do you want to improve your gut health and include some fermented veg in your diet?
Fermented vegies are usually very expensive to buy by the jar, so a very practical and economical solution is to make your own and that's where I come in!
... Choose from a 2 hour (3 ferments) or 3 hour (4 ferments) package and get ready to get your hands dirty as these lessons are HANDS ON!
All lessons include the following:
*My travel to the comfort of your own home *All organic ingredients (when available and in season) *A complimentary Gut Health cook book (RRP $40.00) *The finished products in reusable glass jars
My regular cooking lessons are usually 1 on 1 (two max), however, provided you have a large kitchen bench or dining room table, I can take up to 6 people in one lesson, so grab some mates and let's have a kraut party!
Contact me via the Email button above for pricing and availability!
Have a great weekend!
Kris :)
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G'day gang!
Are you new to paleo/LCHF and don't know where to start? Or do you lack confidence in the kitchen? Are you committed to improving your gut health but overwhelmed by all the new recipes you'll need to learn by cooking from scratch?
Well, do I have a service for you!
... From mayonnaise to broth to fermented vegies and everything in between, I can show you how quick and easy these are in the comfort of your own home! If you prefer, you can pick some specific recipes you are having difficulty with, or once I learn a bit more about you and your family's preferences, I can pick some for you.
Are you struggling with family dinners and cooking for individual tastes/preferences?
Are school lunches and snacks driving you mad?
Are you tired of the same dishes over and over?
Are you time poor and need some ideas to whip up in minutes?
I can help!
Pick from 2, 3 or 4 hour packages and I'll teach you the ropes on a 1:1 basis.
I'm excited!!!
Kris x
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Morning guys! Wow, your support is overwhelming, thank you so much!! If you haven't already, have a read of my services, just click 'Services' and 'About' on the menu on the left.
Did you know I will be doing healthy paleo deliveries to HOSPITALS? Happy to also accommodate other care facilities and homes.
We've all seen the horrendous pics of hospital trays piled with bread, cereal, yogurt and juice which are apparently dietician recommended!
... If you or a loved one are dreading an upcoming hospital visit, knowing you'll be subject to a sugar and gluten buffet at every meal which will play havoc with your body, I can help! Whether is a few days worth of broth, delicious granola with almond milk, chia puddings, or some lunches and dinners you can have the nursing staff refrigerate for you, we can discuss an arrangement which will work for your recovery. I can even deliver meals hot or cold for those only requiring a solution for an overnight stay!
Obviously this service is subject to the rules of the facility on bringing outside meals in so please check with the care staff on what they are willing to accommodate.
Don't forget to share my page with your Sydney friends and help me get the word out that this service is now out there! Thank you!
Kris :) x
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Hi everyone! Thanks so much to those of you who have swung by to take a look! I look forward to keeping you updated in the lead up to my launch very soon, just a few more government hoops to jump through! Don't let that stop you from sharing this page though, or getting in touch to have a chat about how I can help you - either click the 'Email' button above or private message me. I can't wait to be able to offer these services when there's such a demand out there, and I want you guys to be involved in every step of this exciting and scary time! Please be patient with this page as I get it going. Will be posting new and interesting things regularly so make sure you check back often! Kris :) x