Refreshing and fragrant, homemade elderflower cordial is so much better and more pleasing than anything you can buy in the shops. The elderflower season is short, and falls in early summer, but makes a great excuse for long walks spent collecting flowers.

You can use a mix of macadamias and cashews (140 g nuts in total) in this recipe.

To unmold ice ring: run base briefly under warm water to loosen.

Be sure to use clean utensils and sterilised jars for best results.

Thanks to Thermomix® it’s easier than ever to make your own nut milks. The powerful blending results in richly flavoured milk, in this case almond, although the method works equally well for other nut varieties.

If you prefer, you can replace the fresh turmeric with fresh ginger.

This smoothie will keep in the refrigerator for 1 day. Be sure to thoroughly mix before serving ( 5-10 sec/speed 8 ).

For easy blending, freeze strawberries as individual pieces; quarter strawberries then spread out pieces on a tray and freeze. Once frozen, use frozen fruit in recipe or transfer to a freezer bag for later use.

Vanilla nut milk can be stored in sterilised or hot-rinsed sealable bottles in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

For a mocktail version substitute vodka for your juice of choice.

To use your blade cover and peeler refer to the user manual for instructions on inserting and removing.

Small and crunchy, hemp seeds are derived from the hemp plant. They contain all the amino acids (proteins) essential for the body and also are high in omega-3 and omega-6. These seeds can be great for reducing joint pain, improving gut health and reducing sugar cravings. You can find them at some major supermarkets, health food stores and online.

Replace fresh pineapple with frozen pineapple or a summer mix e.g. strawberries, peaches, mango and pineapple. Add more water or unsweetened coconut water until desired texture is achieved.

Oatmeal, if consumed in its most integral form, is a cereal rich in complex carbohydrates and vegetable proteins. It also contains fibre, minerals and vitamins, especially from the B group. Dates contain simple and complex carbohydrates, another plus of dietary fibre, essential amino acids, antioxidants and vitamins such as vitamin C or E, making this drink a great choice for athletes, children and people with increased energy needs such as pregnant or breastfeeding women, or the elderly.

You can soak your oats for several hours (even overnight), if desired. Not only does soaking help soften the oats, but it also makes them easier to digest.

In step 1, transfer steamed blackberries to a container and use as a topping for pancakes or toast.

Oatmeal, if consumed in its most integral form, is a cereal rich in complex carbohydrates and vegetable proteins. It also contains fibre, minerals and vitamins, especially from the B group. Dates contain simple and complex carbohydrates, another plus of dietary fibre, essential amino acids, antioxidants and vitamins such as vitamin C or E, making this drink a great choice for athletes, children and people with increased energy needs such as pregnant or breastfeeding women, or the elderly.

For a less thick drink you can add extra coconut water, if desired.