Journal

Turmeric

Turmeric, particularly its active compound curcumin, has been used medicinally for thousands of years as an important Ayurvedic botanical. Today it is still valued for it's anti-inflammatory prope...

TCM benefits of including congee in your diet

Congee ~ 粥, zhōu A traditional rice porridge which has long been valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine for its health benefits. Here are the five main benefits of this dish. 1. Strengthens the S...

Anzac Cookies

Today we traditionally bake Anzac cookies in remembrance of  the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. These bickies were sent to soldiers overseas during World War I as a source of food and a sy...

Tamago Kake Gohan

A very easy, super delicious bowl of goodness which can be made in minutes. This is Japanese comfort food called Tamago Kake Gohan. A really great way to get a dose of broth into yourself and your...

A few simple ways to enhance your digestive capacity

Without adequate digestion, you can’t metabolise and absorb the nutrients you need out of the food you consume. Lowered digestive capacity can also leave you feeling bloated and sluggish. Impactin...

Spanakopita

Spanakopita is one of my all time favourite things to make. And eat! Luckily my fam are very grateful recipients and share my love of this delicious Greek dish. A great recipe for long lunches. We...

Green Risotto with Cavolo Nero & Sage

Here's to hot summer nights with late night cook ups with your loved ones.  Romance is alive and well in our home. Listening to the music styling of 1930s Romani jazz artist Django Reinhardt. Whils...

Matcha Cheesecake

February was a beautiful month. A time to make subtle lifestyle changes with a domino effect on our overall health. I embraced a lot of home cooking with my girls. Revisiting recipes from many yea...

A Great Pikelet Recipe

Here is a really great pikelet recipe that is super nutrient dense, easy for little tummies (especially if you soak the batter overnight), and makes excellent leftovers for snacks or lunchboxes. D...

A few things I love about fasting

Whether it be fasting of your morning coffees, evening wine, snacking, processed foods or refined sugars. Or maybe you want to go a little deeper and feel the dynamic effects of a liquid cleanse l...

Late Summer Passata

Preserving the flavours of summer with this lovely one pan recipe inspired by Jude Blereau's Wholefood Cooking. I tweaked the recipe to include our Classic Chicken Broth. Obviously. What I love ab...

Upgrade Elixir

Here’s a delicious little recipe 'how to' for your mfm elixir broth cubes. Practical little cubes which are a fabulous addition to your health regime. Make it a morning elixir instead of caffeine...