NOURISHING RECIPES & MINDFUL EATING FOR JOYFUL FOOD FREEDOM

G’day. I’m Tansy.

I’m an author, culinary nutritionist and recipe developer here to support you in breaking free from food rules and diet mentality to experience the joy of eating without overthinking, guilt or shame.

On this site, I share my books, food philosophy and recipes. Enjoy!

Learn more about me and Joyful Eating.

NOURISHING RECIPES

I write recipes to nourish and comfort your body and soul, from breakfast to dessert.

My recipes are mostly made from widely accessible ingredients. I provide substitutions and modifications where I can and bust nutrition and food myths as I go. I encourage being mindful of how your body responds to the food you eat and what brings you joy and satisfaction.

Hummus Bowl

A hummus bowl with creamy hummus, crisp vegetables, nourishing grains, and fresh herbs makes for a delicious and satisfying snack...

Build Your Own Pizza: An Easy Formula with 20+ Pizza Recipes

An easy formula to build your own pizza with topping suggestions and combinations for everything from child-friendly to gourmet pizzas....

Easy Gluten-Free Pizza Dough Recipe

If you thought eating gluten-free meant missing out on pizzas with a crispy crust and soft, doughy inside—think again. This...

Seedy Crackers (Gluten-Free)

Crunchy, gluten-free, seedy crackers made with chickpea flour, seeds and herbs are perfect for snacking, dips or crushing for a...

Gluten Free Carrot Cake

A gluten free carrot cake with a moist crumb made with rice and almond flours, crushed pineapple and warming spices....

SATISFYING SALADS

Discover nourishing salad recipes that are perfect as side dishes or standalone meals. From protein-packed options like lentil and quinoa salad to refreshing combinations like carrot salad with cranberries, I have recipes to support balanced and joyful eating.

Raw Carrot and Coconut Salad with Cranberries

This fresh salad is a sweet, tangy and crunchy combination of carrots, coconut, cranberries, nuts and citrus, perfect for a...

25 Delicious Grain Bowls and Formula for Easy Grain Bowls

Grain bowls, also called Buddha or nourish bowls, are a simple and balanced meal option that you can prepare in...

Easy Bean Mix Salad

This easy bean mix salad is simple, satisfying and full of flavour—made with canned beans, corn, fresh herbs and vegetables...

50 Recipes for Salads with Fruits

Incorporating fruit into salads can create satisfying salads with a well-rounded taste profile. In this post, I share the benefits...

Greek Yogurt Potato Salad

A fresh twist on a classic comfort dish, this potato salad is made with creamy Greek yogurt for a nutritious...

Book cover image of Joyful Eating: How to Break Free of Diets and Make Peace with Your Body.

Cover of the novel The Weight of a Woman.

Cover image of the novel The Tears of a Woman.

MINDFUL EATING BLOGS & REFLECTIONS

On this website, I write about mindful eating, mindfulness and my philosophy of joyful eating. My blogs include personal reflections on my journey to healing my relationship with food and my body, my writing advice and author journey, the experience of being a childless, not by choice, woman to articles to support you in breaking free from food rules and diet mentality so that you, too, may experience the joy of eating (and life) with less self-doubt, limiting beliefs, guilt and shame. It is an honour to share my insights and learnings with you.