Ikarian Longevity Stew
Like most Ikarian dishes this stew is all about beans and a generous dose of vegetables. I was a little sceptical, but it is delicious. If you want to try one new recipe this winter make it this one. It’s healthy, hearty and makes four generous servings. You will need: 1 tin Cannelini Beans 1/2 […]
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 […]
