Inspirational Chickpea

When you’re craving noodles - soba, mushrooms and peas in a curry broth

Last night in Waikiki on the first leg of our trip. Tomorrow to Maui for 6 nights

Great new venue in with beautiful decor and fabulous local, farm to table food. There are some delicious options as well Photo courtesy of

Tonight I was craving something green and whipped up a mega batch of my ‘goodness salad’. A combination of all things green in a tasty green dressing. It’s delicious and so easy to make. Recipe in comments.

It’s been a while but the kitchen smells amazing form this fresh baked bread

Quickly becoming one of my favourite Christmas snacks

Very impressed with my chocolate gingerbread tart. All home made (with the exception of the rosemary sprigs 😆) and tastes divine. Thanks for the recipe and the inspiration

Last night’s dinner was tofu and coconut curry by the amazing although made by and it was delicious

We’ve gone from half meat / half vegetarian to half meat / half vegan, then half vegetarian / half vegan to tonight’s full blown vegan offering

Time for it’s first prove - recipe on my blog, link in bio

Got my fix of yumminess yesterday with this chocolate ice cream w mint chocolate sauce (check out that pool of sauce that goes right through the ice cream) Thank you ladies!

I am so excited to try this spicy chorizo by It will pair nicely with my cheeses from

Had my first trip to yesterday and was blown away by the amazing cheeses and the super helpful staff - cheese board photos to follow

When your first delivery arrives

It’s been too long since I’ve had a great salad for dinner. Sprouts, cucumber, tomatoes, spring onion and chickpeas in a tahini chilli dressing served alongside a beyond meat burger, sautéed mushrooms and violife cheese - divine!

It’s been a while - homemade pizza for Friday ‘stay at home’ dinner

Really enjoyed making and eating this roasted miso Aubergine with edamame rice and cashews from the range. Such a great flavour and lovely ingredients delivered to the door

Happy to try these meat free sausages from Richmond pork sausages were a staple when I was growing up and it’s great to see them adapting their product offerings. They need a tad more seasoning for my liking but still a good taste and texture. I’d buy them again

Today’s trial lunch is the spicy spacebar from It’s like a pepperami sausage snack but obviously without the meat. Coconut fat, wheat protein, h**p seeds, spices and natural smoke. Pretty tasty on its own and would work well chopped in a salad or pasta.

I may not be celebrating my freedom in the healthiest way but I am having fun - isn’t that what life’s all about?

Birthday cupcakes 🧁 Spot the one!

More delicious salads this week. Not raw but still delicious. Kale, chickpea and avocado in a lemon dressing and potato, radish and pea in a tahini dressing

Morning routine. 1) Wash and chop a whole head of celery 2) Blend for about 60-90 seconds in a high-speed blender 3) Strain through a fine nut-milk bag or muslin and 4) Enjoy!

How pretty is Mother Nature?

Day Two Cleanse - Dinner
When your abundance salad looks 👀 this good 👍

When you get delicious vegan sushi and chickin’ bao for your picnic - yummy!

Starting the weekend with this delicious tofu scramble full of spice and flavour