Cauliflower kale quinoa salad

V VEGAN | GLUTEN-FREE | DAIRY-FREE | LOW-FRUCTOSE | JERF | IQS Loving salads at this time of year but while breastfeeding (I'm using that as an excuse for eating a lot), I need something a little more filling, hence adding quinoa as a source of protein & carbohydrates. As with all my recipes, adapt … Continue reading Cauliflower kale quinoa salad

Wellbeing

Under my study as a Holistic Health Coach at Institute for Integrative Nutrition, the 4 tenets that we learn have a huge effect on our overall health & wellbeing are: careers, spirituality, physical activity & relationships. In addition to this, food has a huge impact on our wellbeing. In our fast-paced world, it is easy … Continue reading Wellbeing

Vegan vs plant based 

Let me start by saying I have not eaten meat in almost 19 years (over half my life). I eat seafood 3-6 times a month. A year ago I cut out dairy on the advice of a Naturopath & introduced organic eggs (after never really enjoying eggs previously). I am 85-90% vegan. I feed my … Continue reading Vegan vs plant based 

Oyster Mushrooms | vegan

I think I have spent more money (& time) at Orange Grove Markets in 2013 than any other food outlet - coffee, fruit & veg, the amazing Honest to Goodness stall & amazing spinach & feta Turkish gozlemes. Not to mention $$ on the pony rides & jumping castle. In saying that, I'm proud to … Continue reading Oyster Mushrooms | vegan

Fig salad | raw | vegetarian

I picked up some beautiful fresh figs from my local markets yesterday (Orange Grove in Lilyfield, Sydney if you're ever in the hood on a Saturday from 8am-1pm). They werent cheap but i had to have them! I love figs & basil so also picked up some super fresh basil from the markets. INGREDIENTS 1 … Continue reading Fig salad | raw | vegetarian

Pumpkin & chèvre salad | vegetarian GF

INGREDIENTS 1-2 cups pumpkin 1 tablespoon chèvre 1 cup English spinach 10 small mint leaves 1 tbspn sunflower seeds 1/2 teaspoon chilli METHOD 1. Heat the oven to 190 degrees 2. Chop the pumpkin into wedges about 2 inches square & 1/2 inch thick 3. Put the pumpkin in the oven with a splash of … Continue reading Pumpkin & chèvre salad | vegetarian GF

One small change

Loving Earth has launched a "one small change" campaign - you can check it out on Instagram @onesmallchange_ I had a think about my lifestyle changes since having kids nearly 4 years ago. I've always loved a good party, but never had the lifestyle associated with someone who parties a lot. I have become more … Continue reading One small change