The L'Oven Life

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Jackie’s Energy Balls (School Survival Balls)

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DIY Hot Chocolate Mix (easy, healthy + zero waste!)

Easter Eggs, Coloured by Nature

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Sauerkraut – Easy, cheap, zero waste DIY probiotics!

DIY Posh Porridge

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Seeds, Cereal & Pseudo-Cereal Grains

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Root & Fruit Roll-Ups

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Shredded Veg Cakes

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Dried Tomatoes — Just two ingredients and zero waste!

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Cilantro Hemp Sauce

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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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