Hello there & welcome to my website…
Here, I share rustic, wholesome recipes designed to be nourishing for the body and soul. The recipes are approachable and cozy; some inspired by my travels and some my determination to feel vibrant and healthy. Often it’s what I’m craving or have on hand.
Beyond food, I share approachable wellness ideas, thoughtful ways to create a calm, less cluttered, snug home, and thoughts on living a more intentional life .
latest
Recipes
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apple cranberry crumble bars
Apple Cranberry Crumble Bars with their shortbread-like crust – which also doubles as the topping, a buttery apple cranberry filling and a nubbly crumble toping is best served with a […]
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how to make good naan
How to make good naan? Making your own naan at home is easier than you think. Soft pillowy naan ready to sop up any curry gravy or perhaps soup. When […]
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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 […]
pastries,
pies + tarts
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ham and cheese slab pie
Ham and Cheese Slab Pie: Ham, cheese and a creamy mustard sauce encased in golden puff pastry is perfect served with a simple salad for lunch or cut it into […]
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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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apricot honey ricotta pastries
Serve these delicious apricot honey ricotta pastries for breakfast/brunch or for dessert with ice cream. Apricots are the least used stone fruits during the summer months. When perfectly ripe they’re […]
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Italian cherry & almond tart
This Italian Cherry & Almond Tart with its buttery, flaky pastry, dark, squidgy cherries & light frangipane filling is a cert to wow the masses & a good way to […]
holiday
sides
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citrus salad to have with everything
This salad pairs so well with ham, roasted boar, duck, pheasant, beef & game meats such as deer or elk. If you can’t find blood oranges or Cara Cara oranges, […]
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tomato fig chutney
Chutney is the most versatile condiment & the easiest to make at home. This Tomato Fig Chutney is no exception. Using dried figs, fresh (or canned) tomatoes, red onion & […]
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blue cheese honey baked pears
Blue Cheese Honey-Baked Pears – filled with apricot jam, creamy blue cheese drizzled with honey, baked then nestled into a bed of greens, sprinkled with toasted walnuts and finished with […]
A little about me…
Although I now call the US “home”, I’m originally from Sydney, Australia. For 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 an assortment of 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 still 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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latest
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 […]
