I’m an advocate for fat. Full fat. On the flip side, I quit sugar. Seem odd to you? Perhaps that’s because we have had it drummed into us that sugar isn’t ‘fattening’ because technically it doesn’t contain fat...
Read moreGood Fod Friday : vegetarian pastitsio
Now I’m not sure if you are in the practice of sacrificing for Lent but I was interviewed this week by the Neos Kosmos who asked me what the benefits of fasting (aka cleansing) can be. We all know I’m no stranger to a cleanse –...
Read morethe donor debate – Sami Lukis isn’t flying solo
Sami Lukis certainly isn’t the only woman taking the IVF journey for a baby by use of a donor. But her very public quest for a child has sparked debates in so many directions, bringing up every argument under the sun – career versus...
Read moreHave you moved out of your body?
I’m at it again – I just can’t help but be in LOVE with notebook doodles. This image is from the blog. We celebrate International Women’s month during March – a whole month dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating...
Read moreGood Food Friday : Chocolate tofu mousse
Great things have been happening in The Pagoda Tree family this week which has left me little time to prepare a Good Food Friday treat for you! But Martha goes green has come to the rescue. If you haven’t met Martha yet – she is a...
Read moreGood Food Friday : buckwheat pancakes
If you’re not familiar with buckwheat, it’s an ancient grain that has been around for a really long time (from 6000BC according to the pack!). Originally found in southeast Asia, it’ packed full of strong amino acids and...
Read moreFor the love of it
“with every end is a new beginning – the start of something magical and amazing” If you haven’t noticed, I love my blog – and if you are reading this today, you will notice things have changed. Let me introduce you...
Read moreGood food friday :: Micro Mania Microgreens – sharing the love challenge
Images by CJ photography Nadia & Anthony from Micro Mania set me the challenge – to come up with a savory dish and a dessert using Micro Mint and Micro Lemon Balm. Last Saturday saw me rise to the challenge of creating healthy...
Read moreThey teach it at stanford
These are the girls in my family – we share genetics but most of all we share friendship. I received this email last night and I just had to share it! “I just finished taking an evening class at Stanford. The last lecture was on the...
Read moreBeans glorious beans!
Image from Hayley @ little pinwheel – who by the way since starting the cleanse has developed her very own 6 pack. You heard it here first. This is the most delicious recipe – the first time I made this was for my birthday dinner...
Read moreGood Food Friday : Cleansers apple crumble
Hayley was so excited to make and snap this one – she called seventy eleven times to tell me so! I don’t blame her really… Cleansers will welcome this one as it comes as a sweet treat for your weekend. Apples are starting to...
Read moreShiitake and barley soup
Since the weather has turned slightly cooler – so must the food. This will warm you good and proper! I could look at these food images all day! Thank you Hayley. Shiitake and barley soup 8 dried shiitake mushrooms 1tbs oil/coconut oil 4...
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