As another year draws to an end I am prioritizing the time today to sit and reflect on the highs and lows of 2012 — the peaks and troughs, and the cycles of giving and return. What I observe is that I am often quick to skip over the highlights, Read more…
Shopping for groceries can be quite an ordeal — particularly if you are in the habit of reading the labels of the products that find their way back into your pantry and fridge. My boys hate shopping with me because I like to read the labels on everything but I Read more…
Little Arlo has had gastro the last 24 hours. He woke up just now very spritely after a 3 hour sleep on the couch and pronounced, “Mumma we need to make your soup. That’s all I want for dinner—soup, soup, soup!” In hindsight I wish I had made it a Read more…
Lamb is possibly my favourite protein (apologies to the vegetarians!). This hearty soup nourishes and nurtures the weary or light-hearted. The Moroccan flavours complement the tender lamb shanks and the sweetness of the purple carrots beautifully… It’s exquisite! . . . Simon’S Moroccan Lamb Soup Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 cloves Read more…
Have you ever wondered where ‘processed meats’ fit along the health scale? I have questioned these foods as I’m married to an Italian who likes to occasionally indulge in prosciutto and salami. Sometimes he even regresses to his childhood and makes our boys salami and eggs. Being fond of research Read more…
“Research tells us fourteen out of any ten individuals likes chocolate” —Sandra Boynton Young or old we all tend to love chocolate so it’s good news that this recipe is both chocolatey but densely wholesome. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes Cooling Time: 30 minutes Serves: 10-12 Read more…
For the mums who email me regularly asking when my cookbook (Which Foods When) will be finished — I am excited to finally say that 2 cookbooks are now on the go! I am working hard with two incredible women to have 2 cookbooks complete for you and your family Read more…
With school children across Australia gearing up to begin the year I find myself, like so many parents, knee-deep in book-covering, pencil cases and lunchboxes. I’ve also renewed my love affair with my ‘labeller’, but that’s another story! Whilst reassessing uniforms and shoes however, I realised just how overwhelming pre-school Read more…
Firstly let me apologise for being so quiet throughout January. This year has certainly started at a ‘bull-at-a-gate’ pace and I have had to really prioritise my time including foregoing writing blog posts and connecting with many of you on Facebook, etc. This has been a meager attempt to allow Read more…
As 2011 winds up to a close I find I have started asking myself some fairly pertinent questions. Here are ten questions you too may like to ponder as you consider new rituals and habits for 2012. 1) Who were the people in my life this year that inspired me? Read more…