I have a confession to make. I generally steer clear of refined sugar and strong cocktails these days, but inspiration for this smoothie recipe came from both. Lovebug and I were blessed to be in Melbourne recently celebrating his birthday, and indulged in our first visit to The Lui Bar. At 55 floors up (or […] Read more…
Did you know that Blueberries are just bursting with sparkly Antioxidants and Vitamin C and that they just happen to make an incredibly fun and delicious (not to mention healthy) ‘Peanut Butter & Jelly’ Smoothie? A single sip on this creation had me lamenting all those years of my youth misspent eating Cheese & Vegemite Sandwiches every day. […] Read more…
Thanks for showing us an incredibly delicious time last weekend, Melbourne! ♥ We discovered so many new veg places and loved every morsel. But in the end there can be only five: 1. Radio Mexico, St Kilda Oh how I lurrrve Mexican food (GIVE IT TO ME!!) and after seeing rave reviews […] Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Oh My Grill’d! There’s a new salad dealer in town and they mean business! Intrigued by the ‘We’ve Fixed Our Salads!’ sign I spotted on Hay Street, I just had to skip on down Shafto Lane to find out what was going on. And HELLO, there’s a new Grill’d on the block! I’ve been […] Read more…
Oops! Two days without a post! But please don’t kick me out of Vegan MoFo just yet – I have a 3-in-1 recipe bonanza for you today! It’s no secret that my favourite food is Tex-Mex. I LOVE the stuff but why do so many Mexican Restaurants seem to get it so wrong? Bland, microwaved, […] Read more…
Happy Meat-Free Monday, everyone! How great are macadamias? They really are the sparkly superstars of the nut world, aren’t they? Rich and creamy with a subtle flavour and gorgeous texture, they effortlessly outshine all the other nuts. This is such a simple stir-fry, perfectly adaptable in a thousand different ways depending on your favourite ingredients. It’s also the […] Read more…
Remember my Mum’s amazing vegan carrot cake recipe? It caused quite the stir and is still the most popular recipe on this blog! Way to go, Mum! ♥ Excited by her début vegan baking success, she’s back with another treat for us! Yup, it’s the magical biscuits that made your heart melt when you were […] Read more…
Oooh, where did the hot weather go? Where? Never fear. A spicy, tangy, exotic soup will fill you with warmth, sunshine and sparkles, you mark my words. Fast, fresh, simple and packed with vitamin A and beta-carotene, this soup will also have you seeing like a Moroccan bunny all night long. For […] Read more…
Yesterday dawned with perfect sunshine and the smell of summer on the warm breeze. It was a Monday public holiday and the kind of day that plants a huge, giddy smile on your face and finds you skipping around with excitement about hitting the beach with great friends and a picnic. I didn’t have time […] Read more…
Happy Vegan MoFo, everyone! I’m so excited, I’m kicking off with not one but two recipes for you! * Cue sparkles! * Recently I spotted some incredibly creative ideas via My New Roots’ Whole Roasted Tandoori Cauliflower and Veg Hot Pot’s Tandoori Cauliflower Naan Wrap. Tandoori Cauliflower?? I was so intrigued, I knew I had to […] Read more…
