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Here you’ll find rustic, wholesome recipes with less faffing and more enjoying. The recipes are approachable & cozy, many inspired by my travels & my immense love for an array of global cuisines.
Peppered among the recipes are travel adventures, wellness information, styling – both food & home, & general musings.
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Recipes
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roasted squash, apple and candied walnut salad
One hardly thinks of a salad as being comforting, giving off cozy vibes, but Roasted Squash, Apple and Candied Walnut Salad ticks all the right boxes. It’s hearty enough for […]
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Greek-inspired one-pan tomato shrimp
Greek-Inspired One-Pan Tomato Shrimp is one of those meals you need when you want to produce something nutritious and delicious fast. If you buy the shrimp already peeled and cleaned, […]
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thai chicken and eggplant panang curry
Thai Chicken and Eggplant Panang Curry tastes rich and flavorful and is thicker than other typical Thai curries. Cooking the chicken and eggplant on a grill first, gives this curry […]
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Squash
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roasted squash, apple and candied walnut salad
One hardly thinks of a salad as being comforting, giving off cozy vibes, but Roasted Squash, Apple and Candied Walnut Salad ticks all the right boxes. It’s hearty enough for […]
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flourless, sugar-free pumpkin brownies with cherries
This pumpkin brownies recipe is gluten-free, sugar-free and so simple to make. The pumpkin and pure maple syrup help to sweeten the brownie and add to its fudginess. It’s rich […]
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pumpkin ginger brûlée tart
Just in time for the holiday season Pumpkin Ginger Brûlée Tart. A twist on the standard pumpkin pie: a light and creamy spiced pumpkin filling encased in a ginger nut […]
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Soups
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recipes | soups | vegetarian | winter
creamy cauliflower cheddar soup
Creamy Cauliflower Cheddar Soup: lightly spiced with curry powder, this velvety smooth soup is perfect for chasing away the winter chills. Serve it with crispy fried onions, buttered toast or […]
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30 minute creamy chicken chili
Chili takes time to cook, but when it’s chicken chili and you use a rotis chicken, you can have a hearty, creamy, incredibly delicious chili on the table in 30 […]
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chipotle corn & bacon chowder
There’s really not much to Chipotle Corn & Bacon Chowder as far as ingredients goes: bacon, onion, garlic, little potatoes, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cream. It has the most […]
A little about me…
Now calling the US “home” I’m originally from Sydney, Australia. For more than two decades I’ve worked globally with food in the media: publishing, television, online & with 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, feeling well & creating a cozy space don’t need to be.
L xo
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lifestyle
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create the power of discipline and unleash your true potential
Create the power of discipline and unleash your true potential. When you have discipline in your life you can make small sacrifices in the present for a better you in […]
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Mindfulness: A Path to Better Health and Well-Being
Mindfulness: A Path to Better Health and Wellness: How to heal your relationship with food and find balance and peace. Many of us have, at some point, found ourselves reaching […]
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the benefits of decluttering and purging your home
What are the benefits of decluttering and purging your home? With the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, our homes often bear the brunt of accumulating possessions, leading to […]
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Diary
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losing over 60 lbs, gaining some back & the discipline to take control
Last year I lost 64 pounds (about 30 kilos). Sounds good but I have a lot of weight to lose and I wanted to lose it all in 2025. There […]
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kitchen makeover
Here is a quick glimpse of the Makeover of my 125 Year Old Kitchen in the old farmhouse. The house had decades of ugly added to it during its almost […]
