When we were kids counting down the days until Christmas, the summer solstice just a few days before Christmas day was a special interlude in the endless days of waiting, waiting and more waiting. Mum knowing how much our anticipation was building would give us a little gift to celebrate...
Cooking dinner every night can at times feel like a bit of a drag, especially when you’re a parent. I go through phases of being really inspired and have no problem coming up with a dish, but other times I just struggle through and feel no inspiration whatsoever..(first world problems...
Sitting on our back verandah, shelling fresh peas, little hands munching as we go, finding a moment of contentment within a seemingly mundane activity.. Shelling fresh peas takes a little time, but it’s kind of relaxing, bringing you back to the moment and not rushing through convenience, connecting to the...
These crispy chickpeas are little morsels of goodness and are super easy to make, perfect to have as a snack or as a side dish to roast veggies, added to a salad or a perfect lunch box snack too. Chickpeas are filled with nutrition; loaded with minerals such as iron,...
I’ve recently been experimenting with natural diy beauty recipes from the kitchen and the garden, with ingredients that we have on hand and can mostly be eaten.. Ayurvedic medicine has slowly been filtering into my life, so I thought I’d share a simple do-it-yourself recipe that is great for all...
It’s officially mango season, my child is overjoyed and has already munched her way through 2 mangoes today.. Mangoes bring fond memories of years gone by in the summertime. I’ve chatted about this before here..It’s something about the arrival of tropical fruits that bring the nostalgia of summer in childhood..Sticky...
Christmas is just around the corner, so I thought I’d share a summer dessert for us southern hemisphere dwellers to consider adding to the menu for Christmas eve or Christmas day..Its not too heavy or too sweet, and is really quite satisfying.. Strawberries are in season in spring and summer...
Bliss balls are such a great little snack, especially for kids lunch boxes. They are great to have on hand for a nutritional boost, or afternoon pick me up, rather than reaching for carb filled low nutrient snack, these are such a great option..and so easy to make. Perfect for those...
Purple and dark red coloured fruit and veggies are powerhouses of nutrients and antioxidants, I’ve written about this before, but here is a refresher to why we want to consume these dark coloured fruit and veg. They are filled to the brim with antioxidants, which exert beneficial effects to our...
Blueberries and lemons are such a great combination, especially in desserts, they are both in season during springtime.. and both powerhouses of vitamin C and other antioxidants.. This recipe is super easy, filled with goodness and deliciousness! Perfect for afternoon tea.. It’s a flourless loaf, containing almond meal as the...