We’ve all heard it countless times, but it’s one of those facts of life that truly leads to a better quality of life. Every year new research identifies links with better health as we get older and the food we’ve consumed over our lifetime. Coupled with an exercise regime, our food intake either plays a key role in assisting our body to remain fit and healthy or, with the wrong choices, assists in its steady decline. Its impacts every facet of our body, from our organ functions, energy and vitality to the complexion of our skin.

My inspiration and passion for cooking came from watching and admiring my mother, who cooked fresh food daily for a family of eleven. She made everything from scratch, even going to the back of the house to pluck the fresh chickens she bought in the market. Every morning our kitchen was piled high with fresh produce and depending on the day meat, fish or chicken all picked in the market by my mother early that morning. She went on to create the tastiest dishes, without having to resort to a single cook book, set of scales or measure.