Cooking up a big pot of soup and freshly baked bread with lashings of organic butter is my perfect winter meal. One of my favourite soups is Pea and Ham Soup and I like to add either cooked brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal. Otherwise my go to bread is Teresa Cutter’s Irish […] Read more…
After lunch Holly’s class took the road less traveled – the world of cultures, fermenting and probiotics. There is an increased awareness of feeding our bodies for health and knowing the benefits of certain foods for wellbeing and wellness. Hearing the words scoby (a kombucha culture), fermentation and glass explosions being thrown around the room […] Read more…
We are seeing the last of the colourful autumn leaves cling to tree branches as the winter chill hits Sydney. This means more time at home, snuggling up and eating warm comfort food. Last weekend I attended a workshop by all round amazing lady Holly Davis of food by holly davis. She is passionate about […] Read more…
For those with food allergies it could be mild or life threatening. It seems our bodies have become increasingly intolerant to certain foods. There are many theories out there and mine is a mix of hereditary pre cursers, chemicals in our food chain, what we cook with, environmental and processed foods. The first time I experienced […] Read more…
Birthdays and milestones are important to me. On these days time stands still to celebrate an age, a victory or a well earned certificate or acknowledgement for a job well done. They are momentous and they are worth marking in history. Life is filled with challenges, mountains to climb and flags to fly on our mountain […] Read more…
A perfect Autumn day, a Victoria sponge cake, a beautiful book and a garden filled with inspiring women was the perfect way to enjoy a Saturday afternoon. My lovely friend Jane Grover hosted an afternoon tea in her front yard for Michelle Crawford the lady behind the blog Hugo and Elsa. We sipped organic tea and nibbled […] Read more…
Chia has been touted as a ‘superfood’ because this clever little seed packs a nutritional punch. It is high in the essential fatty acid omega 3 in fact 8 times the amount found in salmon. Low in sodium, high in protein, lipids, fibre, antioxidants and B vitamins. A great source of calcium because it contains […] Read more…
Keeping warm and cozy in the cooler months means a lot more time at home to prepare food to pop in the freezer. These croquettes are a favourite in our house and the zucchini salad is a go to dish that is quick and easy to assemble. I like to make a double batch of the […] Read more…
The year 2014 was a big year for my family both my sister and I got married. Kathryn and Todd had dated for several years and on New Years Eve 2013 they got engaged. My baby sister was getting married – it seemed only yesterday that she was a 5 year old monkey playing with my […] Read more…
Last week I had two wonderful days in the country. Surrounded by inspiration, creative women, home cooking and my Canon 5d Mark III at the ready. It could not have been any more perfect for a girl who loves food, styling and photography. Sophie Hansen from Local is Lovely hosted the Food Styling and Photography workshop […] Read more…