Cat Barker, Author at Le Famished Cat

Drinks & Smoothies, Sweets & Snacks, Vegan
Rosé and Blueberry Ice Lollies
Sharing something a little moodier on the blog today– Rosé and Blueberry Ice Lollies lollies. A refreshing palate cleanser to serve before a valentines dinner, or whenever! These ice lollies are made with frozen blueberries, rose, lemon juice and a tiny bit of sweetness. You will need a good quality rose, (I used this one) plus an lolly / popsicle mould and sticks. Very refreshing to serve on a hot day at the pool, but they melt fast because of the wine, so don’t eat too slowly. ENJOY! Rosé and Blueberry Ice Lollies Sharing something a little moodier on the blog today– Blueberry Rosé Ice Lollies - a refreshing palate cleanser to…
read more
Lifestyle, Gluten Free
IBS Friendly Meal Plan
Today I thought I would share an IBS Friendly Meal Plan example with you guys for those that would like to see if following a diet that eliminates high FODMAP’s can help with bloating. FODMAP’s are a collection of short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that aren’t absorbed properly in the gut, which can trigger symptoms in people with IBS. FODMAP’s are found naturally in many foods and food additives. Monash University has done extensive research on FODMAP’s and have created the below chart of what foods to stay away from (high FODMAP) I have found that eliminating certain foods from their high FODMAP list from my diet has helped significantly in reducing…
read more
Mains, Gluten Free
LOW Fodmap Veggie Pasta
This LOW Fodmap Veggie Pasta is a warm and comforting bake to make for dinner. It uses low FODMAP pumpkin, spinach and tomatoes, as well as a little bit of ricotta cheese. It serves 2 people or serves 3 people with slightly smaller servings. The recipe can easily be doubled and this pasta is best eaten on the day of making. What are FODMAPs? Put simply, FODMAP’s are a collection of short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that aren’t absorbed properly in the gut, which can trigger symptoms in people with IBS. But you don’t just have to have IBS to be effected, you may just experience general discomfort when eating these foods…
read more
Mains, FODMAP, Gluten Free
Low FODMAP Tabbouleh with Peppers
This is my Low FODMAP Tabbouleh with Peppers recipe best eaten as a side or as a main meal for lunch. This recipe using low FODMAP red and green peppers, mint, parsley, the green part of a spring onion, quinoa and feta. The simple dressing that accompanies the tabbouleh is made with lemon and olive oil. Tabbouleh also spelt tabouleh or tabouli, is a Lebanese salad that is made with bulghur wheat, onions, tomatoes and parsley. Sadly, whenever I eat traditional Tabbouleh I get cramps because bulghur wheat and onions are a big no-no if you have IBS. Low FODMAP Tabbouleh with Peppers So today I am sharing my tweaked…
read more
Drinks & Smoothies
Healthier Lemon and Raspberry Lemonade
If you are looking for a refreshing drink that is lower in sugar, may I suggest this Healthier Lemon and Raspberry Lemonade? 🍋 Made with lemon, raspberries, soda water and agave syrup, this drink is the perfect guilt-free lemonade. You guys seem to want low sugar recipes and I’m doing my best here so I’ve tried to keep it as low in sugar as possible, but if it is too tart for you, feel free to add another teaspoon of sweetener. I used agave syrup to sweeten, but you could also use maple, stevia or even coconut sugar – just be sure to stir well. Time fo the recipe –…
read more