Turmeric Latte Spice Mix

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turmeric latte

A turmeric latte is probably one of the most recent addition to many cafe’s hot drinks menu! And how cool that they’re incorporating such potent superfoods in beverage menus! Turmeric is an excellent anti-inflammatory agent and anti-microbial. It should be a go-to ingredient especially when you’re feeling under the weather, no matter what the ailment. This spice mix is not … Read More

Breakfast Omelette

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omelette

Eggs are an amazing source of nutrients! From healthy fats through to protein, vitamin D, B12 and lecithin. This omelette takes a total of about 10 minutes to make so there’s no “I don’t have time to make a healthy meal” excuse valid here! Even make it the night before and you’ll be set for breakfast the next TWO days! And … Read More

Anzac Biscuits – My Take

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anzac biscuits

I haven’t had ANZAC Biccies in AGES especially since avoiding gluten, dairy and high sugar foods in general. Then someone asked me if I could come up with a ‘healthy’ ANZAC biscuit recipe for them. Well, with ANZAC day coming up shortly I figured why not have a go! After a few tries, here’s what I’ve come up with. Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, … Read More

Date Caramel

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caramel

This decadent caramel recipe is divine and perfect for use in any recipe where you’d normally use caramel! It’s refined sugar free and dairy-free! Recipe Type: GF, DF, RSF, V, Paleo Makes about a cup of caramel Time 5 min Ingredients: 1 C dried dates, soaked in warm water for at least 15 mins 1/2 C coconut cream pinch sea salt Method: … Read More

Leftover Lunch Bowl

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Lunch Bowls are just such a great way to get so many nutrients packed into your body. There is no limit to lunch bowl possibilities and they’re a great way to use up left overs! Here, I’ve used left over Turkey & Basil Meatballs in this oh so satiating weekday lunch! It’s also easy to make in batch and pack into … Read More

Quinoa Broccoli Bites

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While I enjoy eating pastured, organic animal products (very much), I’m very conscious that as a whole the Australian population eats much more than we really need, nutritionally, contributing to a global problem of meat production that is not sustainable in the long term. For this reason, I make a conscious effort to take 1-2 days a week where I eat … Read More

Barcelona Take Two

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barcelona

Barcelona, Take Two! There’s no questioning that Barcelona is a mesmerizing city for many. A unique blend of a complex cultural history, medieval architecture, modern art and metropolitan vibes. I first visited Barcelona with my friend Gautam back in June 2016 (Gautam wrote a guest blog about Barcelona which you can read here) and like many, I also fell in love … Read More

Turkey Basil Meatballs with Zoodles

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I love meatballs, they’re so versatile – you can have them with a delicious sauce on veggies, veggie noodles or mash, or crumble them over salads. They also make great leftovers. They’re also super versatile! You can use different types of meat (I love kangaroo as well as turkey), different herbs and spices to jazz up your balls It’s also … Read More

Vagabonding at its Best; Cool Travel Stories.

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vagabonding

Vagabonding: The Lost Art of Meeting People and Making Friends! If you followed my vagabonding adventures throughout 2016 you’ll know that I visited some pretty amazing places and met some unique people along the way facilitating some truly once-in-a-lifetime experiences. However, recently, with the heightened alert for potential terrorism threats and people feeling on-edge walking down the street, I find that many tend to retreat … Read More