I’ve always been a big fan of Farmers Markets but did you know that the Subi Farmers Market is a paradise for vegans?? Having recently moved to the area, Dom and I headed down there for the first time last weekend and discovered a haven of health and happiness! Sunshine, live music, gorgeous local produce, […] Read more…
Month: March 2013
6 Delicious Vegan Easter Recipes
Easter can be a tricky time if you’re a new vegan – or even an experienced one. My strategy is to focus on the positive and double up on the raw chocolate! Here are 6 Delicious Vegan Easter Recipe ideas to see you through the holidays in sparkly, healthy vegan style! The […] Read more…
Pan-Fried Tofu Steaks with Coriander Cream & Asparagus Spears
Once upon a time I thought that tofu was nothing more than little white squares of tastelessness thrown into vegetable dishes just to bulk them up. Thankfully some very creative local fusion restaurants showed me the error of my ways and I came to learn how versatile it is. Throw on some fresh spices, […] Read more…
Peach & Hazelnut Dukkah Salad
Do you love a 10 minute meal prep as much as I do? You’ll love this Peach & Hazelnut Dukkah salad. Simon Bryant inspired this deliciousness with his gorgeous new book Vegies but his version has a hot, buttery dressing and I wanted to keep it raw and fast with some organic, cold-pressed oil for neurological […] Read more…
3 Essential Tools to Live An Incredible 2013
A huge component of my Institute for Integrative Nutrition studies surrounds the basic human need for ‘Primary Food’ – such as healthy relationships, a fulfilling career, creative outlets, spirituality and physical exercise. The truth is it doesn’t matter how much broccoli we eat or how healthy our food nutrition is, if our spiritual and emotional needs […] Read more…
Sweet Potato & Pine Nut Pasta Bake
I’ve already learnt so much during my Institute for Integrative Nutrition studies I barely know where to begin, but as a former chocolate-and-Starburst addict I particularly liked the module on ‘deconstructing cravings’. Lesson from the Institute: sugar cravings can often be decreased by increasing your intake of sweet vegetables. Lesson from life: men need (what […] Read more…
9 Vegan St Patrick’s Day Recipes
My grandmother was Irish. I think that’s why I love a party so much and often break into inappropriate spontaneous dance. Perhaps it’s also why I’m so fascinated with green food and pots of gold at the end of the rainbow. Traditional Irish food is heavy with meat and potatoes and not really conducive […] Read more…