Wellness with Taryn
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Governors Bay Foreshore Track Walk
I’ve been wanting to start a series on the blog sharing some of nature walks that I love, in and around the city. When we moved to Christchurch, I immediately began researching all the tracks close to me to explore, and this Governors Bay Foreshore Track was one of them. So, one morning, I packed up my camera and took a drive to see what I could find.
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Spinach, Zucchini and Feta Muffins
It’s that time of year when zucchini and in abundance, and what better way to use them up than in this savoury Spinach, Zucchini and Feta Muffin recipe. While I may have been a bit late to the party with planting my seeds, as my zucchinis are still tiny growing babies, there is an abundant supply of them all around.
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My Vegetable Garden
Hi friends! Lets start by reconnecting as it’s been a long long time since I’ve added anything to this little online space of mine. What better way than to update you on my vegetable garden. So, shall we start with our big life change? We’ve moved cities! Immigrating is one thing, but moving cities after you’ve immigrated and been in one for 6 years is a whole different kettle of fish. Nick and I moved further down the South Island of New Zealand, to beautiful Christchurch. You may have heard of this humble city from it’s shadow of a massive M6.2 earthquake that crippled it and it’s people to their…
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Chocolate Protein Cookies – Super Crunchy!
I was on the mission of creating a cookie with the perfect amount of crunch! I think, when it comes to cookies, you’re either a soft gooey or crunchy type. Me being the latter! So this Chocolate Protein Cookie recipe is one tried and tested and I’m just obsessed with it! So very crunchy and full of protein which is great for balancing blood sugars, and being a Type 1 Diabetic – this is super important to me.
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Zucchini Corn Fritters
What very strange times we are all living in currently! I hope you’re all staying safe in your bubbles. This week I wanted to share this Zucchini Corn Fritter recipe while some of you have the time to play in the kitchen.
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Chocolate Caramel Slice – Vegan
This recipe is a decadent Chocolate Caramel Slice that is completely vegan and plant based. It is refined sugar free, however still quite sweet, so definitely a treat to be consumed in moderation.
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Travel – Kaikoura, New Zealand
For the recent long weekend, we decided to take a road trip to our good friends in Christchurch, via the coastal route passed Kaikoura. We spent a night in this quaint seaside village, and had a wonderful time exploring what it had to offer. Travelling New Zealand is one of our favourite things to do, and Kaikoura was superb!
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Watermelon Banana Smoothie
It’s that time of year for ice cold drinks and refreshing smoothies to keep us cool in the summer heat. I absolutely love this time of year, being a water baby at heart, I nab every chance to take a swim in the ocean!
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Lemon Honey Chia Bliss Balls
I had a moment the other day, wondering how many bliss ball recipes there must be floating around the internet these days. Quite a few I’d like to think, but what’s one more to add to the mix? They’re great to have on hand for a quick snack and to keep those blood sugars and energy levels sustained.
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Cherry Hemp Oat Bars and Gut Health – Part One
A nutrient dense packet of hemp protein powder was the inspiration behind this blog post and these Cherry Hemp Oat Bars. Whilst browsing the health/gluten free section, my eyes were instantly drawn to this ever-so-exciting-new-product that was staring back at me from the shelves. With hemp gaining more and more momentum, it’s was a ah-ha! moment for me as to how far we’ve come in a small amount of time, with sustainable products like this making their debut on regular supermarket shelves. The times are a changing! More so now than ever, and I’m excited to stay on board and move through with these exciting changes.
