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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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Hemp Seed Basil Pesto
It’s said to be one of the most versatile plants on the planet with it’s extremely durable and versatile natural fibres. It is also the worlds most sustainable crops with the ability to provide most of our human needs like clothing, housing, food, medicine and fuel. What is this magical plant you ask? Well my friends, it’s HEMP! It’s exciting to see the hemp revolution gain momentum with so many people harassing it’s incredible potentials into amazing things.
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Wellness Nourish Bowl
For us here at the base of the globe, daylight savings was set in motion recently. We set our clocks forward an hour, in order to save as much light as possible. I love this time of year because it means longer days, and evenings outdoors. Whether it be barbecuing (aka Braaing as us ‘Saffa’s’ call it), walks in nature/on the beach or even a stroll around the neighborhood – it’s so great to make the most of this time of year. So, in order to make the most of all these outdoor activities, I don’t preferably want to be cooking for hours in the kitchen. I introduce you to…
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Yellow Split Pea Dahl
What better way to ease into Winter, than with a delicious warm bowl of comforting dahl. With the blend of spices, creaminess of the coconut milk and wholesome brown rice, this Yellow Split Pea Dahl dish is the perfect way to warm you up from inside. Nourishing, easy to digest and flavorsome, it’s most certainly a great option for these chilly days we’ve been having. I tend to make a big batch and have it for days after with absolutely no objection – just pure food bliss. It freezes well too, which is great when you’re pressed for time or just can’t be bothered to cook. Let’s be honest –…
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The Benefits of Tongue Scraping
For the past few weeks I have been trialling out the practice of tongue scraping. As we know digestion begins in the mouth, it’s important for us to take care of our oral health as it plays a large role in our overall wellbeing. Scraping the tongue daily removes any build-up on the tongue, which, if left untreated, can lead to bad breath and may house a significant number of bacteria. This build up can often look like a coating on your tongue and it generally consists of undigested food and drink particles, which can lead to a build up of bacteria. This film that builds up can often compromise the digestive and immune systems…
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Dentiste’ Nighttime Toothpaste Review
It’s good to be back in the swing of things after our recent trip back to South Africa. Apologies for the lack of presence on the blog – but I’m back and ready to have fun in the kitchen and share some delicious plant based recipes and wellness related tidbits. For this post, I’m reviewing the Dentiste’ Nighttime Toothpaste. I was generously sent this awesome little package only a couple of weeks ago, and already I can feel the difference it’s made!
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Healthy Habits You Need to Put in Place to Ease Stress
Anxiety. Irritability. Panic. Anger. Fear. These are just a few of the symptoms of stress that creep up on us so deviously, and they can be so damn hard to avoid! In this day and age, life is so busy and fast paced that stress has become an all too common ‘ailment’. With so many things going on, how can we slow down and focus on enjoying our lives, rather than rushing through them?
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Creamy Vegan Mushrooms with Spaghetti
A couple of days ago I shared this post on Instagram and Facebook and asked if you’d guys would like the recipe. I got such a great response, so this week I tweaked and created this delicious Creamy Vegan Mushroom recipe that I paired with some delicious Chickpea Spaghetti. Nick and I rarely eat out, which means that we make 99% of our meals at home. This is usually (depending on how I’m feeling) where my creativity tends shines through. I always strive to create something delicious, nutritious and relatively easy. The problem is that lighting at this time of day is not at it’s peak, so unfortunately the majority…
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What I Eat in a Day + VIDEO
I’ve seen loads of blog posts on this topic and have watched a few Youtube videos too, and they always tend to inspire me and spark ideas, so I thought it’s definitely time for me to share what my nourishment looks like in a day. It’s always so interesting to see what other people eat, when they eat, and how much they eat. Interesting to me that is! And I also find inspiration in the creativity of the food that people eat. Food is so personal. It can tell a story. It can tell you about a persons culture, what they were craving, what they enjoy. So intimate! Food sustains us…
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Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie
Hope you’re all easing into the New Year well. It’s been beautiful weather here in Nelson. The sun’s been shining brightly these last couple days and the cool, refreshing breeze has been a breath of fresh air. I love this time of year, so much! I love getting out on the weekends, going on unknown adventures, and being immersed in nature. The sun kissed glow to the skin is always welcomed. We met up with a gorgeous friend at the Nelson Saturday Market on the weekend (which was fab), and I stumbled across some deliciously fresh hazelnuts which I just had to have. Now, I must admit, I may have…
