Everyday Granola
I adore granola for breakfast. And this granola recipe from The Blue Zones Kitchen recipe book is one of the best granolas I have ever eaten. It is easy to make and relatively cheap. The most expensive ingredient is the nuts. I was very tempted to exclude the nuts from the recipe until I read […]
Ten uses for lemons around the home
When life gives you lemons, you can do a whole lot more with them than just make lemonade. Lemons are the superwomen of fruit. From a special sweet treat, to cleaning your home or amplifying your beauty routine…lemons are wonderfully versatile. When most of us think of lemons we think in terms of cooking or […]
Shedding 500 things
‘Getting rid of 1000 things’ is an interesting TED talk I recently stumbled upon. In this short motivational talk Liz Wright explains why she got rid of 1000 things and the difference the project made in her life. I found her story so inspiring that I decided to attempt my own little project of getting […]
Eco-friendlier lunch boxes
Back-to-school means packing lunch boxes. Honestly I find the daily grind of packing a lunch box challenging at the best of times but trying to do it creatively and sustainably can leave you feeling utterly defeated. If like me you are already feeling a little lunch box tired – I’ve got your back. While there […]
Revamping your nursery sustainably
With Amelie turning three in two months time, we thought it was time to revamp her nursery into a toddler’s bedroom. On the one hand we wanted her bedroom to be a comfy haven for her to play and sleep in. And on the other hand we wanted the update to be as sustainable and […]
Ginger and Turmeric Chickpea Stew
If you are wanting to include more plant-based meals into your everyday cooking, this recipe is a great place to start. It is wholesome, easy to make and contains no foreign or exotic ingredients. I accidentally stumbled upon it while browsing Instagram and I have a feeling it is going to become a favourite in […]
