Getting Me Back – My journey to living a full, healthy life

Recipe: Momma Jo’s Easy Hamburger Patties {Gluten Free}

28th September 202026th September 2020Beef, Burgers, Gluten Free, Recipes

One of the most frequent dinner requests by the children is hamburger night. I try and do this at least twice a month. I make these simple and easy hamburger patties that the everyone loves.

Recipe: Momma Jo’s Garlic & Herb No Knead Bread

24th August 202019th August 2020Bread, Recipes

This week I'm sharing a spin on my no knead bread recipe. This bread is divine! Momma Jo's Garlic & Herb No Knead Bread 750 ml flour (you can use either all purpose flour or

Recipe: Momma Jo’s No Knead Bread

17th August 202010th August 2020Bread, Recipes

Last week I shared my favourite bread recipe. This week I'm sharing my super easy and tasty rustic No Knead Bread! Momma Jo's No Knead Bread I make this bread dough before I go to

Recipe: Momma Jo’s Bread

10th August 202023rd December 2022Bread, Recipes

During lockdown, in order to save costs, I started baking our daily bread. After a lot of trial and error, here is my favourite kneaded bread recipe. Momma Jo's Bread 500 ml warm water 15

I found a lump in my breast #breastcancerawareness

12th June 202012th June 2020Appointments, Breast Health, Health, Mammogram, Self Examination

I found a lump in my breast during a self examination about a month ago. There is nothing scarier than finding what you hope and pray won't ever be there. I rediscovered the tender lump

5 tips to Get Motivated During Lock Down

4th April 20204th April 2020Housework, Mental Health, Motivation, Planning

5 tips to Get Motivated During Lock Down With South Africa officially on lock down for the last 8 days, I've seen many Facebook posts on how people are struggling to cope. Making small routine

Vegan Proteins

1st November 201818th October 2018Diet, Health, Meal Planning, Vegan

Vegan Proteins One of the first questions I'm asked when people learn that I'm a vegan is, "What about protein?" Its probably the most asked question after, "Don't you miss eating meat?" I'll be honest,

Vegan Party Food Recipes

25th October 20182nd September 2020Diet, Health, Meal Planning, Recipes, Vegan, Vegan Recipes

Vegan Party Food Recipes Vegan sausage rolls from Hot for Food This hors d'oeuvres idea came about in our latest challenge video on YouTube... the vegan appetizer challenge! I am completely serious when I tell

Vegan Christmas Feast Recipes

18th October 201823rd September 2018Christmas, Diet, Holiday, Meal Planning, Recipes, Vegan, Vegan Recipes

Vegan Christmas Feast Recipes It's time to start planning my vegan Christmas meals. I didn't think it was going to be that hard. But since it's summer here in South Africa now, our Christmas Feast

Vegan Cheesecake Recipes

11th October 20182nd September 2020Diet, Health, Meal Planning, Recipes, Vegan, Vegan Recipes

Vegan Cheesecake Recipes I love cheesecake, its probably my one vice. Finding vegan cheesecake recipes has been a huge triumph for me. I'm busy testing recipes that are diabetic friendly, but have yet to find