Delicious home-made Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
Olivia is passionate about food. She trained at Ballymaloe Cookery School and then furthered her interest to specialise in vegetarian cooking.
Where vegan food is concerned it’s all about getting a good balance of nutrients, flavours, textures, colours and of course using quality, wholesome and fresh ingredients. Everything is cooked from scratch which is a rare commodity these days. We operate a zero-waste policy. Vegetable cuttings are used in our compost for our vegetable gardens and there are seldom leftovers on the plates which we just love to see!
At The Courtyard Yoga Retreat you will be well nourished with beautiful healthy and nutritious meals. Many of the dishes have been inspired by my travels to India, Thailand, Vietnam, Loas, North Africa and last but not least my training at Ballymaloe Cookery School.
We use fresh herbs and spices extensively. Herbs and spices enhance the natural flavour and the enjoyment of food and also have a therapeutic value. We grow our own herbs and when we have plentiful we use our own carrots, potatoes, courgettes, cucumbers, lettuce, chillis, swiss chard, peppers, apples and other home grown ingredients from our vegetable garden. If you happen to come in strawberry season you will have the pleasure of fresh strawberries as we have an abundance at peak season! We also forage in the forestry nearby for nettles, wild garlic, elderflower, blackberries and wild raspberries.
Meal time is such an important and fun part of our yoga retreat and the food is always a popular talking point.
Simple colourful vegan soup & Salad
Vegan Treats
Gaspacho
Chia & Kiwi Vegan breakfast bowl
Light fluffy lime cake
Choco almond treats
Our home-grown Courgettes and beans
Our Courgettes
Vegan Breakfast jar coconut granola
Freshly picked Garden Carrots
Frances with freshly juiced Vegetable
Vegan desserts – Mango & Coconut
Natural Loose Tea
Raw Vegan Tasty Treats
Vegan Coconut Rhubarb Crumble
Rice Noodle
Beetroot from the Garden
A Simple Salad
Beetroot and Coconut
Freshly picked strawberries
Maldivian Mango Curry
Vegetable Muffins
Detox Biscuits
South American Bean Stew
Vegan & Strawberries from the garden
Vietnamese Yellow Curry
Tasty Vegan Snacks
Detox Biscuits & Recipe