Welcome to eat your beets where family meals meet vibrant veggie recipes, savory sides, and satisfying snacks. Every dish is crafted to bring balance and flavor to YOUR TABLE.
I’m Angela Milnes, the heart behind Eat Your Beets. I learned the magic of cooking from a young age and am passionate about sharing the best tasty and nutritious recipes.
My Background
I was born In Yorkshire, England, however I moved to New Zealand with my family in my teens. I had a keen interest in both Cooking and Nutrition, and would spend time in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes.
As a high school student, I studied home economics and further developed my talents for cooking, winning a National Recipe Competition in New Zealand.
I worked in several restaurants during both my Uni years and whilst living in the Island of Tonga.
I’m a qualified teacher with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Grad Diploma in ECE Teaching. I’ve taught Cooking Classes To Adults With Special Needs as well as Teaching Recipes To New Parents and studying Nutrition For Infants and Toddlers. I’m excited to share my passion for cooking with you.
My Blogging Experience in Images
Behind the history of EAT YOUR BEETS
In In 2013, I was diagnosed with a life changing illness called Adrenal Insufficiency and everything changed. I spent two years using a wheelchair and many days in hospital during which time I began blogging.
My very first blog was called Days In Bed. It focussed on sharing my experiences as a Mother with Chronic illness. In 2015 I was named Parent Blogger Of The Year at the Mumprenuer UK Awards and in 2016 I was nominated for the Wego Health Awards, as a patient leader on social media.
In 2017 I rebranded to The Inspiration Edit. I began sharing fun crafts and recipes and continued to share my story. That year I was named a finalist at the BritMums Blogging Awards Inspire Category and again in 2018 in the BritMums Blogging Awards Pinterest Category.
In 2019 I won and was named Best Campaign Creator in the UK by the Britmums Influencer Network and was featured in the Lancashire Evening Post recognising my achievements as a blogger.
In 2021 my family returned to New Zealand. I started a new website called The Instant Pot Table. Whilst learning and navigating the world of food blogging, my health declined, I was diagnosed with further health issues, including Kidney failure, Diabetes and Gall Bladder Disease.
My health experiences lead to a big change in both the food I ate and the cooking methods I use. I changed my diet and lost over 45Kgs, (100 lbs). I felt my website no longer reflected the types of food I wanted to share and so EAT YOUR BEETS was born!
I now focus on sharing healthy, nutritious and Wholesome Family Meals, Veggie Sides and Snacks.
Join me as I share new recipes and create new memories around the table. Let’s journey together as I inspire your cooking with fresh ideas, vibrant flavors, and wholesome ingredients—one delicious recipe at a time.
Follow along with Me
I’ve Been Featured….
I’ve had the opportunity to work with many food brands, collaborate with celebrity chefs and Write Publications for Magazines and Websites!
Co-op Food Bloggers Meet Up – Creating A Vegetable Train
Sorted Food Studio London – Cooking With Chef Ben Ebbrell
Ocado Collaboration WIth Cannamela – Saffron Risotto With Chorizo
WikiHow – The Best Way To Freeze Lasagna
It’s More Than Height Campaign – London UK. – ITV/ Mumsnet Panel – Speaking About Child Nutrition And Growth with UK Netmums and ITV Health Editor Hilary Jones
Protecting Teens Online In A Digital Age – Mumsnet Panel London, UK
Tesco Supermarket Collaboration Crispy Loaded Hasselback Potatoes
Cooking In Soho London With UK Celebrity Masterchef Winner Angelica Bell
ObesityHelp – Creating Bariatric friendly recipes. Cucumber Bites and Devilled Eggs
Huffington Post – Featuring Our Purple Cauliflower Mash Recipe
Michigan State University – Teaching Kids Kitchen Knife Skills
Instant Pot Guide For Beginners – Foolproof Guide to Pressure Cooking
