The idea of taking small moments in the day for mindfulness, even as simple as when you make a cuppa, is such a great practice to incorporate into our daily lives. It takes the pressure off trying to sit in meditation for an extended period of time, obviously that’s great...
We’ve just passed mid winter here in the southern hemisphere and I’m already patiently awaiting the return of the warmth and blue skies… I thought it fitting to share some winter remedies to help us through the remainder of the season and ward off any unwanted viruses that may come...
It’s currently mid winter in the southern hemisphere, and I’ve been thinking about when we were kids and how mum loved to celebrate the winter solstice. We would often have a campfire outside once the sun had set, getting all rugged up with beanies, gloves, woollen jumpers and blankets for...
For a long time I’ve avoided eating garlic and too much from the onion family in general, this was mainly due to breastfeeding and then afterwards feeling like it upset my own tummy, causing extra gas and cramps etc…plus the garlic breath that follows post meal is not ideal… But...
Memories of sitting at mums table drinking from her mothers teacups drift into my thoughts as I contemplate what recipe to share….what was one of her absolute favourites?….. Mum was one for always making things special. A quick visit with her would turn into lunch, tea and cake with the...
Autumn conjures up feelings of comfort and delight for me…I can suddenly think clearly and feel less puffy and lethargic from the overwhelming humidity and heat of summer. It’s like a crisp breeze blowing through my mind, such a sense of relief…. Autumn feels like a little space between, the...
Its the middle of winter here on the North east coast of Australia and it has been particularly chilly this year…. And given that most Australian houses aren’t built to stay warm, we’re really feeling it this season. Lots of warm nourishing foods and drinks can help remedy this, plus...
The days are getting cooler here in the southern hemisphere, and I’m always on the look out for hot drinks that are delicious, filled with goodness and are mostly low waste. Turmeric lattes, also known traditionally as ‘Golden Milk’ derived from Ayurvedic medicine, have become quite popular. You can often...
How good is eating your first mango of the season…. Mangoes always summon memories of Christmas (we live in Australia where it’s summer at Christmas time), so it’s filled with all kinds of golden summertime wonder. Growing up, Dad would always buy a whole box of mangoes for Christmas, and...
Have you tried Dragon fruit before? Particularly the red fleshed variety… The colour kind of blows your mind, it’s like this iridescent pink that seems other worldly… and the taste is just as unusual as the colour, it tastes like you’re eating perfume but in a good way. And what’s...