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The Winter Edition

Jan 24
3 min

The Winter Edition

It’s a while since I wrote a recipe blog on here so, I thought I’d pop a couple of winter offerings from today’s Yoga Brunch - Sense The Joy - for those of you who were unable to join us. I wanted something warming for our brunch, a good hearty soup with lots of depth and flavour. I chose this Saffron, Parsley and Jerusalem Artichoke Soup for it’s versatility, you can play about with different vegetables in addition to the artichokes, perhaps leeks or pumpkins. On this occas

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Suppers for Dark Nights

Nov 1, 2020
6 min

Suppers for Dark Nights

Here are some recipes from last Sunday’s Online Yoga Supper Club. I had numerous requests for these recipes, especially the Cacao + Hazelnut Miso Brownie. I have included some tips and where to buy some of the ingredients. Hope you have a fun time cooking. Courgette + Cavolo Nero Paprika Muffins Makes 12 muffins 225g spelt flour (you can also use self raising flour but leave out the baking powder) 2 tsp baking powder 400g grated courgette, as much liquid as possible squeeze

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Soulful Sunday Brunch

May 29, 2020
5 min

Soulful Sunday Brunch

We are so happy to share with you some of our recipes from our recent Soulful Sunday Yoga Brunch. Enjoy! Golden Sunshine Smoothie 2 - 4 glasses 1 very ripe banana, chopped 1 handful of frozen mango/peaches/nectarine pieces 1/2 papaya, cut into chunks Juice of 1 lime Juice of 1 orange 2 tbsp of porridge oats (gluten free if desired) 50 ml oat milk 1/4 of a small cucumber, peeled, seeds removed and chopped 1/4 stick of celery, sliced Small piece of ginger, finely chopped 1/2 ts

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Our Community in 2020

May 11, 2020
1 min

Our Community in 2020

The Complete Retreat was set up to collaborate with Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, wellbeing teachers and Nutritionists to offer our community some self care. We host events and retreats where you can put some time aside to come together with friends or family and share your practice, love of good food, socialise and establish an understanding of ourselves and others. Our gatherings are warm and welcoming, whether you are a complete beginner or have an established practice you ar

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Black Rice, Turmeric Onion + Kale Salad

Mar 8, 2020
3 min

Black Rice, Turmeric Onion + Kale Salad

I made this Black Rice Salad for our Yoga Supper collaboration with Lucie Platt and it was gorgeous. Like most recipes it was a mixture of salads I’ve tasted in restaurants along with similar rice recipes I’ve used from cookbooks over time, which gives you carte blanche to add your own flavours to this dish. I start by preparing the rice and whilst that’s cooking get on with preparing the other ingredients so I can put the salad together once my rice has cooled. A generous

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Spinach and Rosemary Soup

Feb 16, 2020
2 min

Spinach and Rosemary Soup

I thought it would be lovely to share the soup recipe for Lucie Platt’s Yoga Supper starter with you. It's a wonder winter warmer and full of goodness and nutrients for this time of year. This soup is one of my favourites, the original is by Darina Allen who is an amazing chef and teacher and who’s recipes always have a successful outcome. I know that she would probably serve this up with some homemade Irish soda bread but I love mine with 5 grain bread, usually purchased fro

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Happy New Year - New Decade - 2020

Jan 5, 2020
2 min

Happy New Year - New Decade - 2020

Last year was a bit of a roller coaster, the ride was thrilling if not somewhat scary at times. But hey that’s life and I’m feeling full of optimism both personally and collectively. I haven’t shared a recipe in a while and I thought this gorgeous Beetroot and Apple Soup - our starter at our Candlelit Yoga Supper - would make the perfect one for January. Beetroot and Apple Soup With A Sweet Paprika Kick Serves 8 2 medium onions, skinned and halved 3 garlic cloves, finely slic

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Summertime is Ice Cream Time

Jul 15, 2019
3 min

Summertime is Ice Cream Time

Summer is here and I’ve been fruit picking already. The Loganberries this year have been slightly sweeter and plentiful than last. I made my first Loganberry ice cream this week which was super easy to make - this recipe would also work well using other berries - so give it a go! The Loganberry ice cream is not only extremely moorish and tasty but vegan too. Ingredients - Serves 8 (you will need an ice cream maker for this version) 400g fresh loganberries 550ml unsweetened

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Alfonso Mango Vegan Cheesecake

May 12, 2019
3 min

Alfonso Mango Vegan Cheesecake

I made this vegan cheesecake recently for our Mandala Yoga Supper Club and everyone loved it. I use the same base and filling for most of my vegan cheesecakes but change the fruit toppings seasonally. The recipe for this Alfonso mango cheesecake doesn’t use dates to hold the topping in place so beware and go with it if the mango oozes down the sides. I didn’t want to loose the intense colour so omitted the dates. Ingredients For the base 300g raw macadamia nuts (sometimes I

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