Gut Healing Vegetable Stock |Om Nom Ally

Gut Healing Vegetable Stock

Alison Murray Dairy-free, DIY, Gluten-free, Home Remedies, Natural Living, Nut-free, Paleo, Recipes, Soups & Stews, Stock & Broth, Vegan, Vegetarian 43 Comments

I’m totally committed to my monthly ritual of making home-made stock on the stovetop or slowcooker. Sometimes it’s a flavourful chicken stock or a beef bone broth that I’m cackling over in my kitchen cauldron; other times it’s this flavourful vegetable stock that I’m simmering away. It’s become a ‘must have’ and if I run out I get very upset …

Slow Cooker Pork & Noodle Soup | Om Nom Ally

Slow Cooker Pork Noodle Soup

Alison Murray Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Mains, Nut-free, Recipes, Slow Cooker, Soups & Stews 2 Comments

I’ve learnt this week that talking about copyright infringement on Facebook is an area fraught with danger. While Facebook fighting is a widespread and well-known issue, I’m honestly amazed by the vitriol I received after questioning a  group I’m in about the practice of copy-pasting from blogs, due to copyright concerns and Facebook terms of service issues. The situation has been resolved thankfully, but certainly wasn’t …

Fiery Beetroot Dip with Feta & Salty Seeded Crackers | Om Nom Ally

Fiery Beetroot Dip with Feta + Salty Seeded Rosemary Crackers

Alison Murray Baking, Nut-free, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian 4 Comments

I feel like such a let-down of a blogger lately. Ever since I started this blog I’ve been told I become very animated and excited when I talk about my little corner of the internet. But in 2014, life has gotten in the way of my favourite hobby and I’ve only been around in small fits and starts. I’ve actually noticed a …

Anti-inflammatory Carrot & Three Ginger Soup | Om Nom Ally

Anti-Inflammatory Carrot & Three Ginger Soup

Alison Murray Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Recipes, Soups & Stews, Vegan, Vegetarian 1 Comment

Inflammation is an essential part of our innate immunity for infection control, where acutely it can be beneficial in helping us heal from trauma. We experience this kind of inflammation as PRISH – Pain, Redness, Immobility, Swelling and Heat. To illustrate, imagine having the flu accompanied by a sore throat. It may hurt to swallow (pain, immobility) and your tonsils …

Creamy Kiwi Apple Smoothie | Om Nom Ally

Creamy Kiwi Apple Smoothie

Alison Murray Dairy-free, Drinks, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Paleo, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wholefood Blender Party 4 Comments

Can I just say how marvelous it is to be back in the food blogging world? I’ve had so many people reach out the past week, and don’t worry, I missed you all too. We’re back today for another fabulous Wholefood Blender Party, and I can’t wait to see what wonderful wholefood drinks you’ve been enjoying lately! Feel free to post …

Sourdough Bread for Beginners - Om Nom Ally

Sourdough Bread for Beginners

Alison Murray Baking, Dairy-free, DIY, Fermented, Natural Living, Nut-free, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian 5 Comments

All week I’ve been awaiting this moment.  While playing with a jar of flour and water was fun and games, after seven days of feedings, stirrings, sour smells, bubbles and a batch of waffles I’m ready to bake up some bread. Even if it takes me all day to do it! Jokes aside, this recipe fits into my preferred method …