The L'Oven Life

Real Food. Zero Waste. Simple Living. With Kids

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Jackie’s Energy Balls (School Survival Balls)

Easy Sourdough “Discard” Crackers (just 3 ingredients!)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (*plus, nut free option!)

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“Jabouleh” (Healthy Zero Waste Tabouleh by Jackie Lane)

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Quick and Easy Sourdough Pizza Crust

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Easy 2-ingredient Sourdough: Two ways

Easter Eggs, Coloured by Nature

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Sauerkraut – Easy, cheap, zero waste DIY probiotics!

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Root & Fruit Roll-Ups

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Shredded Veg Cakes

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Welcome to L’Oven Life!

My name is Jackie, and although I (not-so-secretly) aspire to live a simple life in the forest, gardening barefoot and raising ducklings, that is not my life... yet...
I'm just a regular person, working at a full-time desk job, mother of two, on a budget - looking to do something positive in the world... by sharing delicious healthy recipes, waste reduction strategies and my own journey to health and happiness... More about me…

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Gut Health History

As a 26 year old newly-wed, I was diagnosed with colon cancer. Seemingly fit and healthy, with good

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