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November 11, 2017

Roast Pumpkin Salad

November 11, 2017

A couple of years ago, we were inspired by Little Creature’s divine pumpkin salad and decided to make our own at home. The result, was this little beauty. I have to restrain from loading my whole plate with this salad, because it taste so scrumptious!

Since moving out, I make it regularly because it’s the best of both worlds: easy to make and delicious to eat! And not only can you have it as a salad, you can also add it to a wrap for a slightly different lunchtime treat!

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14 Comments · Labels: Food, Recipes, Salads Tagged: Easy, Feta, Healthy, Honey, Pumpkin, Recipe, Salad, Spinach

October 22, 2017

Avocado, Coriander and Lime Rice Cakes

October 22, 2017

Avocado, Coriander and Lime Rice Cakes

Is it just me, or is it incredibly difficult to find a healthy snack? Whenever I feel a bit peckish, I usually spoon a generous amount of peanut butter to keep me going. But as I’m about to kickstart my health journey (again), I’m determined to boot harmful habits, like my bad snacking. One thing I now always have on hand are rice cakes because there are so many ways to enjoy them. As the weather’s been warming up Down Under, I’ve really enjoyed my rice cakes with this refreshing and classic trio: Avocado, Coriander and Lime. These three are a perfect combo because they’re opposite flavours that compliments one other. Zestful, citrusy and smooth. Together, it’s the perfect balance.

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18 Comments · Labels: Food, Recipes, Snacks Tagged: Avocado, Coriander, Lime, Peckish, Recipe, Rice Cake, Snack, Snack Attach

October 14, 2017

Moroccan Sweet Potato & Chickpea Soup

October 14, 2017

While summer is only a couple of months away (for us Down Under), I’m still in love with my soups. This one that I’m rolling out today features three of my favourite things: moroccan flavouring, sweet potato and chickpeas. Because the spices in this soup are so scrumptious and delicious, its hard not to tuck in as soon as it’s ready! Plus, not only does it taste fantastic, it gives you a great dose of Vitamin A and Vitamin C (and it knocks out 2/5 daily vegetables… what more could you want?).

 

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18 Comments · Labels: Food, Recipes, Soups Tagged: Carrot, Chickpea, Meal Prep, Moroccan, Recipe, Soup, Sweet Potato

September 17, 2017

Potato, Leek, Zucchini & White Bean Soup

September 17, 2017

Growing up, I hated soups with a passion. My younger self considered them to be one of the most boring and blandest meals imaginable. However, one of my local go-to lunch spots, Stove Monkey, has inspired me to give soups a second shot. As a result, I’ve discovered three reasons behind my new-found love for soup:

  • They taste amazing (if you find a flavour combo that tickles your tastebuds)
  • They’re easy to make
  • They’re perfect for meal prepping

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32 Comments · Labels: Food, Recipes, Soups Tagged: Bean, Cannellini, Leek, Meal Prep, Potato, Recipe, Soup, White Bean, Zucchini

Hey there!

I’m Justine and I’m fuelled by a good cuppa, dark chocolate and soul-stirring books.
I’m a planaholic, dawdling writer, goal-getter and self-confessed homebody based in Melbourne.
I live for FRIYAY evenings chilling on the couch in a baggy tee and yoga pants.

Chasin’ dreams since 1995.



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