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lamington cake

Australia Day Lamington Cake

By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table

Lamingtons are such an Australian icon. When my mother made Lamingtons when I was a kid, it was a sign guests were coming. So for Australia Day I decided to create my own healthier version.  Read more

wheat & sugar

What's Up with Wheat & Sugar?

By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table

Just because we have always eaten something, it doesn’t mean it’s good for us. The Paleo lifestyle suggests we avoid wheat and sugar to improve our health. Read more

gingerbread cookies

Gingerbread Cookies with White Chocolate Icing

By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table

Serves: 30 | Prep Time: 00:30 | Cooking Time: 00:15

Gingerbread cookies are a traditional Christmas treat. This healthy paleo version of gingerbread has a slightly soft and chewy centre and is topped with homemade white chocolate icing. The icing dresses the cookies up for Christmas but best of all it makes them taste so good! Read more

festive chocolate buttons

Festive Chocolate Buttons

By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table

Serves: 30 – 32 | Prep Time: 00:10 | Cooking Time: 00:00 | * plus melting and setting time

These Chocolate Buttons are a perfect no-bake, no-fuss healthy treat. They can be made in minutes, then put aside to set in the fridge or freezer. No stress here, just a colourful treat to share over the holiday season. Read more

christmas cookies

Christmas Cookies

By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table

Serves: 24 cookies | Prep Time: 00:25 | Cooking Time: 00:08

Christmas cookies free from wheat, gluten, soy, nuts, eggs, refined sugars and dairy (ghee used), with a yummy shortbread flavour. A great Christmas treat option for children with allergies. Read more

fudge

White Christmas Fudge

By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table

Serves: 32 squares | Prep Time: 00:20 | Cooking Time: 00:00

White Christmas was a family favourite in our home until I changed to a healthier lifestyle. Read more

christmas

Preparing for a Healthy Christmas

By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table

It’s that time of the year again!! I love Christmas. I love the traditions we have made that are unique to our family.

I’m sure your family has created many too, and to keep these traditions going for our families, we need to be organised and prepared well in advance. Read more

mint and chocolate

Raw Mint and Chocolate Squares

By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table

Serves: 16 squares |  Prep Time: 00:20 | Cooking Time: 00:00

Mint and chocolate just go together. These yummy chocolate squares are perfect for summer, no baking and delicious eaten cold straight from the fridge. Read more

yoghurt

Pot Set Vanilla Coconut Yoghurt

By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table

Serves: 300ml 2 serves | Prep Time: 00:30 | Cooking Time: 00:08

My Pot Set Vanilla Coconut yoghurt will surprise you, so much yummier than store bought, with no additives, just a fraction of the price and it’s surprisingly easy to make. Read more

paleo picnic

The Healthy Paleo Picnic

By: Susan Joy | The JOYful Table

It’s spring here in the southern hemisphere and the perfect time for a picnic. I’m very fortune where I live in Western Australia, there are only a few months of the year that we can’t picnic. Having a picnic with family and friends is the perfect setting for a catch up, laughter, fun with a game of cricket, a bush or beach walk and sharing delicious food. Read more