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Here you’ll find simple, wholesome recipes that I hope will inspire you in the kitchen & contribute to your enjoyment of cooking. The recipes are approachable, some with a twist, perhaps encouraging you to try something new.
Plus make sure to delve into the helpful wellness information that offers up a straightforward approach for improving your health & wellbeing. There’s also the occasional personal story for added motivation.
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Recipes
the best slow roasted tomatoes
Sun-dried tomatoes hit the culinary scene in the 1980’s, although I’m not sure how much “sun” the made-en-mass tomatoes ever saw. Their ubiquity led to their demise but they never […]
strawberry polenta cake
Strawberry Polenta Cake is one of the easiest cakes to make. Whisk the wet ingredients together; whisk the dry ingredients together, add to the batter & scrape it into the […]
smoked salmon, potato & beet salad
Salmon & beets (beetroot for some of us), are as perfect together as tomatoes & salt. In this recipe, I’ve opted for ease using pickled beets which need little more […]
A little about me…
Now calling the US “home” I’m originally from Sydney, Australia. For two decades I’ve worked globally with food in the media: publishing, television, online & food companies. During my career as a food stylist, recipe creator, cookbook author, cooking show host, food photographer & a certified nutritionist I have spent a lot of time in the kitchen.
As a bit of a gypsy, my work & curiosity have taken me to many countries, gaining insight into different cultures’ foods, inspiring me in my cooking. My approach to cooking is the same as life – diving into it passionately & boldly while welcoming simplicity. Life at times can be complicated, cooking doesn’t need to be.
L xo
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Wellness
How Getting Back to Basics Can Help with Weight Loss & Wellness
In our fast-paced world, where we are constantly bombarded with information and quick-fix solutions, it’s easy to overlook the simple, fundamental principles that can lead to a happier, more fulfilled, […]
5 easy high-protein weekday mains
There is a lot of attention on protein & this ‘high protein craze’ isn’t going away – at least not anytime soon. Of the three energy nutrients, protein, fat & […]
how to purge & declutter your home
Many of us have too much. It can be overwhelming & affect you more than you realize. How to purge & declutter your home isn’t as bad as it sounds […]
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5 easy mains for weeknight meals when you’re out of ideas
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