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25
NOV
2015

November update

In Australia November is synonymous with the Melbourne Cup, department store Christmas windows and the return of hot weather. The final month of spring often brings a mix of excitement and overwhelm, and sometimes another wave of hay fever. Continuing the body, mind and spirit...
19
OCT
2015

October update

Recently the Jacaranda trees in my Sydney neighbourhood began to bloom. These beautiful purple blossoms have always triggered a mix of excitement and dread, as during my years in Melbourne their arrival usually heralded Christmas. While these trees flower earlier here, it’s...
09
OCT
2015

Spring salads

Like clockwork every spring I start craving more raw food, especially salads. But a plate of raw vegetables can become monotonous and unsatisfying.   How to make satisfying salads Texture: contrast crisp and raw vegetables with: blanched/grilled/barbecued/roasted vegetables...
11
SEP
2015

September update

Have you got a spring in your step? As corny as it sounds, when September comes around each year I begin to conjure new schemes, make picnics dates with friends and get the urge to be out in the world again. Spring is the season of plans, promises and possibilities. I’m hatching...
07
SEP
2015

Body, mind and spirit tune up for spring

“Spring is the time of plans and projects.” Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina I’ve always struggled with making resolutions and intentions in January. But come September, I’m ready for change. There’s a sharp shift in energy heralding a desire to declutter, buy new clothes or get a...
03
AUG
2015

Health Q & A – preventing and treating hayfever

This week Martin asks: I’ve been sneezing for the past week I guess that means it’s hayfever season again. Are there any natural alternatives to antihistamines? View on Youtube. Resources Spring clean guidelines.
31
OCT
2014

Recipe: salad in cos leaf

Whether you’re embarking on a spring clean or not, for lunch or a light meal this is a virtuous and tasty option. The individual salad portions are neatly contained in their own, edible vessel. Feel free to vary the ingredients but keep texture (crunchy raw vegetables and smooth...
22
OCT
2014

October update

Welcome to the new website – what do you think? As most of you know it’s been a huge year for me, so I’m overjoyed that this website is finally live. The new business is officially up and running! I’m really pleased with the calm and beautiful design that Mark, my graphic...
13
NOV
2012

Recipe: Annabel Langbein’s artichokes

It’s spring and that means artichokes are in season. This vegetable is full of all sorts of goodies that make your liver sing, so it’s the perfect food to get stuck into as we head towards the festive season. A simple way to serve artichokes is with Annabel Langbein’s shallot...
07
SEP
2011

Optimum wellbeing in spring

Spring is the season for lifting your spirit, a positive outlook, renewal and growth. After a long, cool winter, the return of sunny days can gladden the heart. Just as the sap rises in plants, it’s not unusual to experience an uprising of emotions with the coming of spring. Some...
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