Protectors of our past and keepers of family traditions, grandparents play a vital role in families. By sharing unconditional love, kindness, compassion and comfort, the relationship between grandparent and grandchild can be caring, nurturing and nourishing for the whole family.

These Peanut Butter & Coconut Cookies are insanely addictive! If you have kids, the entire tray can disappear before you even get one into your mouth.

Extensive information is available for travelers on the use of pharmaceuticals and medical vaccinations and treatments, which do have their place. However, we look at alternative ways to protect your health and enjoy your travel.

These super-healthy biscuits are quick and easy to make and look like ANZAC biscuits. Best stored in the fridge for a week, they’re great for school lunch boxes and healthy after-school snacks.

You’ve heard about the superfood powers of chia and blueberries but, lurking in the vegetable aisle of the supermarket and a staple of the common vegie patch, the humble leafy green remains a less applauded superfood. So let’s turn over a new leaf to discover what benefits lie beneath.

Cranberries are rich in protective antioxidants, vitamin A and K — all-important nutrients needed to promote healthy eyes and good vision. Cranberries are also known for their ability to prevent bacteria from binding to teeth and the urinary tract, making them beneficial for preventing gum disease and urinary tract infections.

Allow your creative side to roam free by tuning inwards and harnessing the power of your courage, vulnerability and willingness to allow the act of creation to unfold.

Run! Run as fast as you can! These wickedly good gingerbread men won’t last long on the table. No weekend platter would be complete without these classic biscuits. The best part is while they are being baked your house will fill with an inviting biscuit aroma, ready for arriving guests.

You don’t even need to make a fish stock for this wonderful dish — the aromatics and anchovies add a great depth of flavour. Even if you don’t like anchovies, use them. The dish doesn’t taste like anchovies at all!

Prebiotics are important to feed the probiotics that keep you healthy. When your gut is healthy you will have less inflammation and higher immunity.

To me, the flavours of Portugal are zingy citrus, olives, olive oil and fresh herbs. I have combined these flavours to create a dense cake, almost a torte, in the hope it takes you to Portugal.

As summer comes to an end and cooler weather begins to descend, it’s an opportunity to reset your health and beauty routine and give your skin a little extra.