In an Australian first, Woolworths is now selling Minced; a 100% plant-based vegan mince on the shelves beside the animal products. Funky Fields have created it using soy protein, wheat gluten, coconut oil, almonds, tomatoes and porcini mushrooms, and given it that distinctive red colour using beetroots. I was sceptical at first, but ...
Byron Bay: A Four Day Getaway
As the cold begins to creep in here in Melbourne, the draw of escaping somewhere tropical gets all the more enticing. Back in April, Olivia and I finally decided it was time to travel North and chase the sun. Byron Bay had been on my bucket list long before I arrived in Australia, so I couldn't wait to dust off my Birkenstocks and get myself to the ...
Reverence Hotel, Footscray
Although my exploration of the Western suburbs of Melbourne has been somewhat limited - I don't think I can count staring out of the window on my commute to the city for work - I am slowly discovering more and more hidden gems. The latest is Reverence Hotel in Footscray; a venue known for their live music and Mexican food, with a menu that can ...
KeepCup Review
Every minute over one million disposable cups are discarded to landfill. Half of the plastic used in the world today is for single use disposable items. Most of the world’s paper supply, in fact about 71%, still comes from diminishing forests, not tree farms or the recycling bin. KeepCups are everywhere at the moment and I've ...
Sister of Soul, St Kilda
I've already professed my love for one vegan hotspot in St Kilda, but after a trip to Melbourne a few weeks ago to visit a friend down from Sydney, I've got a new place to add to my love-list; Sister of Soul. Their menu is entirely vegetarian, but it has an amazing selection of vegan dishes available. They even make their own house ...
How Not To Die by Michel Greger
Dr Michael Greger is the internationally renowned nutrition expert, physician and mastermind behind the incredibly popular Nutritionfacts.org, so when I heard about his book How Not To Die, I jumped straight onto the Amazon bookstore and hit buy. I know I'm a little late to the party, as this came out in 2015, but back then I ...
Matcha Mylkbar, St Kilda
Best known for their wholesome food and smoothies in all colours of the rainbow, Matcha Mylkbar brought the plant-based revolution to St Kilda, Melbourne. Their mission is simple: to help the earth to survive so that you can thrive. Matcha Mylkbar advocate for a more balanced, less meat-heavy diet, and their menu mirrors this, with a ...
Sydney: Favourite Spots to Eat + Drink
Having spent four months living in Sydney, it's safe to say I did my fair share of eating and drinking. We arrived with good intentions, cooking beans and rice in our hostel kitchen, but there is temptation everywhere. Frugal eating lasted about a week. After that, my bank balance took a considerable beating, but I was at ...
Good Eats: NYC
You know what I love about a good city break? You can eat like a total pig and still burn it off with a long day of walking (or so I like to believe.) Some days we covered almost ten miles, which rightfully deserved plenty of edible rewards - and what better place to be hungry and looking for something tasty than NYC? ...
Thug Kitchen: Eat Like You Give A F*ck
If you haven't heard of Thug Kitchen by now, let me sum up their simple message for you: eat your f*cking vegetables. The foul-mouthed team at Thug Kitchen are, in their words, 'dedicated to verbally abusing you into a healthier diet.' What sounds like it should be a seriously unpleasant read is actually a witty, well-varied and most ...
The Good Life Eatery, Chelsea
I don't often venture into Chelsea - much to the relief of my bank balance - but while I was in the area visiting the latest exhibition, Champagne Life, at the Saatchi Gallery, I decided a quick detour via The Good Life Eatery was needed. Situated on Sloane Avenue, The Good Life Eatery is the kind of place you could easily walk past, but once ...
Sticks’n’Sushi, Covent Garden
Sticks'n'Sushi has been popping up all over my Instagram feed for months now; tempting me, begging me to visit. I'm never one to deny myself a sushi craving, so when my friend Amy came to visit on Friday I knew exactly where to take her. We visited the Henrietta Street restaurant, just a short walk from Covent Garden and Leicester Square. It looks ...
Everyday Super Food by Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver is back with his latest attempt at making us a healthier nation, one meal at a time. That's right, the man who banished the beloved turkey twizzler from our plates has an exciting new offering - a collection of nutritionally balanced recipes, promising a healthier, happier you. Like every book Jamie releases, it's eye-catchingly ...
Sindhu by Atul Kochhar, Marlow
Atul Kocchar was the first Indian chef to win a Michelin star - he now has two to his name and it's easy to see why. His most recently opened restaurant, Sindhu, in Marlow, showcases his talent for creating decadent contemporary Indian dishes. I visited last night for my mum's birthday and could not fault a single thing; the service was attentive, ...
Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium
Shoreditch is home to many hidden gems, none of which (in my humble cat lady opinion) can top Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium. I visited last Friday with my Mum as a belated Mother's Day surprise, from one crazy cat lady to another. When we arrived I was unsure of what to expect, as cats are quite unpredictable creatures. There are twelve cats in total ...
Turtle Bay, Bath
Turtle Bay is fast becoming one of my favourite places to eat and drink. If you like your food with a kick, served to Caribbean music and washed down with rum cocktails, this is your kind of place. One of my friends from home came to stay with me in Bath yesterday, and after salivating over the online menu, we went for a late lunch to catch ...