Tag Archives: Healthy

Eat, Fast and Live Longer. 5-2 Diet Recipe Ideas Under 100 Calories.

Posted on September 16, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

In March 2013 I embarked on the 5-2 diet after viewing Michael Mosley’s inspirational documentary Eat, Fast and Live Longer. Here is how the diet works. Fast for two non-consecutive days each week. Eat normally for five days and consume no … Continue reading →

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Another Offering From The Japanese Izakaya. Butabara. Grilled Pork Belly Skewers With Green Spring Onion.

Posted on September 6, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

It’s Spring, and the weather has been unseasonably warm. The perfect excuse to fire up the barbecue. My family has a penchant for anything marinated, skewered and grilled. No doubt a consequence of many a visit to the Japanese izakaya … Continue reading →

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The 5-2 Challenge. Keeping Busy. Oven Poached Chicken Breast With a Roast Capsicum, Tomato and Couscous Stuffing.

Posted on April 30, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

This morning I woke up hungry. Contemplated poached eggs on toast for breakfast. Then it hit me. Today was a fast day. Nothing but cups of tea until midday. Usually I’m able to cruise through my fast day mornings. Usually … Continue reading →

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From the Japanese Izakaya. Marinated, Skewered and Grilled. Chicken Yakitori with Spring Onion.

Posted on April 24, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

One of the highlights of any trip to Japan must be a visit to a traditional izakaya. Not quite bar, not quite restaurant. Izakaya are warm, cosy, happy places. The perfect venue to catch up with friends for a beer, … Continue reading →

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The 5-2 Challenge. A Hearty One Pot Dish. Chicken Couscous with Fresh Harissa, Roasted Capsicum and Green Beans.

Posted on April 16, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Another Monday. Another fast day. Made that little bit more interesting with school holidays and a full house. I wanted to do something with couscous for dinner tonight. Couscous is filling, hearty and very, very good for you. Whenever  I … Continue reading →

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Easy. Healthy. Light. Wok-Seared Chinese Style Fried Rice.

Posted on February 5, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Monday night dinner is always a simple affair. On Sunday night my son cooked a Thai Green Chicken Curry. There was a veritable mountain of leftover steamed rice. Perfect excuse for fried rice. Wok-seared with ginger, chilli and garlic. Egg, … Continue reading →

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A Silent Hero. Home Made Chicken Stock.

Posted on November 14, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Last night we had soup for dinner. A Spicy Corn and Ginger Soup with Chillies, Spring Onions and Home-made Chicken Stock. It was healthy, nutritious and delicious. The silent hero of the dish was definitely the chicken stock. You can … Continue reading →

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Summer Breakfast. Bircher Muesli with Seasonal Fruit.

Posted on October 30, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

One of my daughters swims. Five mornings a week. I am very fortunate that my husband is an early riser and invariably will drop her off at the pool at 5.30 or 6 am! My end of the bargain is … Continue reading →

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