The Journal — Hello Fran

Easy Chopped Winter Salad

Easy and exciting winter salad with beets, apple, farro and radicchio

fran allenFebruary 17, 2022

Easy White Bean and Fennel Stew With Scout

recipefran allenFebruary 11, 2022recipe, easy recipe

My Holiday Gift Guide for New Parents

a few gift ideas for the new parents in your life!

fran allenDecember 9, 2021

My Anti-Diet Reading List

a few of my favourite books and resources all about Intuitive Eating, Anti-Diet and Health at Every Size.

fran allenOctober 2, 2021

Vegan Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Tofu Ricotta

This sheet pan recipe is easy and flavourful. Packed with veggies and plant based protein, it’s a perfect weeknight meal.

recipefran allenAugust 17, 2021sheet pan, easy vegan, easy recipe, gnocchi, postpartum meal, hello fran, pesto, tofu ricotta

Easy Cinnamon Tahini Granola

This granola is easy, fast, delicious and has quickly become a postpartum essential.

recipefran allenMay 28, 2021granola, gluten-free, vegan, breakfast

My Third Trimester Favourites

Sharing a few of my favourite things from the last few weeks of pregnancy!

fran allenApril 21, 2021

Supplements I’m Taking During Pregnancy

Today we’re talking all about supplements. I discuss why I’m taking supplements, how to chose the right ones for you and the ones Ive been taking during pregnancy.

wellness, lifestylefran allenMarch 18, 2021pregnancy, prenatal, supplements

Home Body with Ruth Lin-Moore

Speaking with Ruth Lin-Moore, perfumer, nutritionist and green beauty expert about her transition into motherhood during lockdown. We discuss what she misses most and the tools helping her navigate this new role during isolation.

Easiest Ever Oatmeal Pancakes

Try making these simple and delicious oatmeal pancakes at home with just a handful of ingredients and the zip of a blender!

recipefran allenFebruary 19, 2021pancakes, banana, oats, easy recipe, easy vegan

Home Body with Lauren Schreiber Sasaki

We talk with Lauren Schreiber Sasaki for the sixth instalment of Home Body. Lauren shares all about how her Jewish faith has supported her and her family during lock down

collaborationfran allenFebruary 15, 2021jewish&, Lauren Schreiber Sasaki, multi-faith, Home Body, shabbat

No Fuss Beans and Greens Soup

An easy recipe for a quick meal when you don't really feel like cooking.

recipefran allenFebruary 11, 2021

Home Body with Laura Wright of The First Mess

Home Body Interview with Laura Wright of The First Mess

collaboration, lifestylefran allenFebruary 6, 2021the first mess, Laura Wright, interview, plant based, Home Body

Second Trimester Favourites

Sharing a few of my favourite things during my second trimester of pregnancy.

lifestylefran allenFebruary 4, 2021pregnancy, citrus, rosewood and silver, f miller, arq

One Pot Green Pasta and an Honest Review of the Always Pan

Easy weeknight, one pot pasta is the perfect way to get your greens!

recipefran allenJanuary 20, 2021one pot., pasta, always pan, our place pan, easy dinner

Home Body with MJ Renshaw

In our Home Body series we speak to Mj Renshaw, healing guide and founder of Earth Oil. We discuss what this time in lock down has taught her and a few of the things making her feel good these days

collaborationfran allenJanuary 14, 2021

Spicy Harissa Dip with Caramelized Shallots

recipefran allenJanuary 8, 2021harissa, dip, shallots

Home Body with Tash Francesca

Meet Tash, movement facilitator as she shares how she has been letting taking things slow and feeling good during the lock down.

collaborationfran allenDecember 21, 2020