orange-roasted asparagus with halloumi + mint

Just stopping by quickly today to share this super tasty and equally simple recipe with you all in the lead up to Christmas! I’ve finally got a little bit of an idea as to what I’ll be cooking for Christmas lunch, and this is most definitely one of the dishes. Enjoy x Orange-roasted asparagus […]
Roasted potato salad with lentils + curried yoghurt dressing

I don’t know about you guys, but I still don’t have a plan for Christmas this year! In a family who generally likes to be quite organised, we’re never that great at organising Christmas celebrations. They tend to be very relaxed last-minute affairs. With just over a week until the big day, no one has […]
roasted baby carrot, leek + quinoa salad

I’ve just spent the last 3 days on school camp with over 70 children, in the city. While the kids had an awesome time- me, I missed the quietness of home. I know many people couldn’t imagine living anywhere else but in a city (especially if they know nothing else) and while I do love […]
Spiced lentil bowls with turmeric seeds

Ada’s been home from school the last week and a half with a yet-to-be-explained pain in her ankle, the same ankle she broke last year. It’s been a rough few days to say the least and I’m crossing every finger and toe it’s nothing long-term. Most days she’s not felt like eating much, but the […]
Thai red curry with asparagus + broccoli (gluten-free)

I recently came across an old interview I did a few years ago, from back when we still lived in Western Australia. In it I talked about our dreams of owning a small piece of land to call our own, our dreams of living off the land as much as possible, of harvesting from our […]
Red rice noodle salad with avocado, broccoli + soy ginger dressing

This week I’ve been trying to make more of an effort to eat a good lunch on the days I’m home. I seem to have fallen into a bit of a rut lately, quickly putting a couple of bits of bread into the toaster, then slapping on some butter and something else to call it […]
my favourite red lentil dhal with pickled coriander (cilantro) stalks

It’s no secret that I love spices. I’ve written about them numerous times before and use them in my cooking every day. Even just a teaspoon or two can elevate a dish from ok, to amazing. Dhal is one of those dishes. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a few different spices you […]