Wellbeing

Chicken Meatballs in Red Coconut Broth

Some of my dishes are full of ingredients that are good for your mental health. This Chicken Meatballs in Red Coconut Broth is a perfect example. Not only is it delicious, it’s full of ingredients that are good for your brain.

International Women’s Day: Nourishment

Women are instrumental to the wellbeing of the world and the nourishment of our loved ones. This has been so evident over the past two weeks.

10 Foods that boost your detox superhero: The Liver

Your liver is unbeatable when it comes to detoxifying your body from harmful and unnecessary chemicals and by-products. There are some foods that are brilliant at boosting your liver’s incredible abilities.

Masala Chai

Masala Chai is a spiced tea that fills the house with the beautiful aromas of cinnamon and ginger. It’s a sweet tea that should be lingered over with friends and family.

Summer Holidays, Depression and Food

During the summer holidays the cracks started to appear as I tried to juggle being full time Mum, writing and my mental health. I decided to give myself a break from OTC and today I’m back writing with a catch up of the special things we ate over the summer.

Partnering Post-Natal Depression

Being a partner to someone with post-natal depression is extremely hard. There is little support for the partners while they try to keep the world together for you. I would have been lost without Paul’s love and support throughout my depression.

Heart Health Week 2021

Heart Health Week is a chance to remind ourselves how important it is to look after our hearts. This post is full of tasty ways to get heart-friendly foods into your diet.

Growing Micro Greens

This easy dish is a crispy delight to eat whilst doing your body lots of good. A great alternative to a traditional Sunday dinner.

Getting the OTC Garden Ready

What we’re planting in the OTC garden in March ready to start harvesting in early summer.

Keeping My Festive Head Above Water

I love Christmastime but I have learned over the last few years that my depression can flare up in December. There are good reasons for this and finally, this year, I feel like I’ve been able to preempt them, just a little.