Have you seen Frozen? Just in case you haven’t, the story line goes something of the like. Younger sister Anna is on a mission to reconnect with her older sister, Elsa who has pushed her away fearful of hurting Anna and everyone else around her (that’s what happens when everything you touch turns to ice). ...
Sometimes when pondering less tenacious life issues, it crosses my mind as to what I would do without a good tray bake to get us through the week. Honestly, they are lifesavers. You can literally put everything on a tray, put it in the oven and walk away. Protein, veg and all – presto! Once ...
The thing is, I love matcha. Like I really love it. You know how many of you need (and enjoy) your coffee to start the day? Well, that is me with matcha. One of the first things I think of when I wake up in the morning is pouring my almond milk into the milk ...
Without being one of those people who goes on and on about the weather, it has finally changed to a cooler climate here in Brisbane. Its perfectly wonderful, I’m so happy to not be sporting a constant sweat moustache. Plus, the even cooler nights mean its ‘spooning temperature’ again. When the nights are warm your ...
Here’s how this recipe came about. Earlier this week while getting ready for bed and brushing my teeth I asked my husband ‘what recipe do you think I should make for the website?’ through a mouth full of foaming toothpaste. He answered from the shower ‘dhal’. Therefore, Pumpkin & Mung Bean Dhal was born. Over ...
I’m writing this post after having this Kale, Lemon & Olive Pesto in my fridge for a week. As a result, I can confidently say that it is marvelously versatile. It has been such a delicious accompaniment to many dishes, especially liberally spooned onto a salmon steak. Pesto’s are a very smart way to not ...
This recipe first appeared in Nourish magazine as part of a ‘beauty food’ segment. It’s actually a really common midweek staple in our household that can be whipped up in no time at all. There is minimal fuss and ingredients, yet the finished result is flavoursome and nutritious. Deservant of ticks all round. After going vegan ...
If you follow my recipes here on the JCN website you will see a common theme of ‘salty this’ and ‘salty that’. I do have quite a soft spot for salt as for me it brings dishes alive and really enhances flavour profiles. Recently on a trip to the Yarra Valley I found myself ...
If you have been following my social media and caught last weeks recipe post you will know my husband and I, along with Carissa at the JCN Clinic are undergoing an experimental ‘vegan week’. The weeks intension is to show you how to eat a balanced vegan diet (inclusive of these Adzuki Bean & ...
Quite a few things that have been on my radar of late inspired this Summer Salad w Goji Berries + Ginger Dressing recipe. First is the cookbook “Grown and Gathered” that my husband and I are obsessed with. Half of the book is about sustainable farming and living while the remaining half covers preserves, ...
