After a whirlwind book tour that took us to Bali, Melbourne (twice!) onto Sydney and home to Byron, "The little red book that could" has been well received across land and sea. Here's a few snaps and snippets of local media, radio and the Byron Bay book launch at St. Elmo last week. Stock up for Chrissy gifts here Tune into Melbourne radio 3RRR ON DEMAND and get The Healing Feeling and some spring detox tips here You can download this tasty little the Byron Shire News review here: Read … [Read more...] about The Little Red Book That Could
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Superfood Cacao Smoothie
I can't take all the credit for this little recipe because my super smooth chef Jasmine did all the work, but she insisted I call it this so here it is. We have one of these every morning when working together at a health retreat. It's packed full of everything a chef could need for a long hot stint in the kitchen. 1 handful green leaves, washed and dried ½ cup assorted berries of your choice 1 coconut - water only, save the flesh for making coconut yoghurt 2 teaspoons ground chia … [Read more...] about Superfood Cacao Smoothie
First Aid Foods
Bugger. I've got the lergy. Although it's not a completely debilitating one, it's enough to keep me out of the kitchen - 'cos nobody wants to see a sick chef - especially in a health retreat. So I've been tucked up in bed for a few days, just crawling out to absorb some vitamin D today and to make this pitcher of green love for my low immune stricken cells. Don't be tempted to put anything too fancy in the mix, just go for the essential nutrients you have on hand. OK I admit, I did … [Read more...] about First Aid Foods
Exclusive Raw and Paleo Masterclass – April 27th Melbourne
Just pulled this one out from my hat as the planets have aligned to bring me to Melbourne at the end of the month so there's never been a better time to host an exclusive masterclass in two of the most talked about diets to date - Raw Food and Paleo. I'll be sharing my knowledge of both styles and also revealing some well guarded secrets from my Surf Spa Food tuckerbox. Be quick as this class will sell out within days. Exclusive Raw & Paleo Masterclass Raw Food & Paleo Interactive … [Read more...] about Exclusive Raw and Paleo Masterclass – April 27th Melbourne
More Heathtalks Quinoa
Since it's quinoa week on Healthtalks TV here's another recipe that Jess and I have thrown together for you. Click the image below to watch [tentblogger-youtube Uy7-aZr26yk] A quick and healthy alkalising quinoa recipe 1 cup cooked white quinoa 3 fresh shitake, finely sliced 2 stalks celery, finely sliced 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1 tablespoon Brookfarm macadamia nut oil 1/4 cup activated almonds. sliced lengthwise 1 lime, juice only 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 punnet … [Read more...] about More Heathtalks Quinoa
Healthtalks – Quinoa, pea, sesame and shiso salad
In today's episode of Healthtalks TV Mel and I get green and seedy with quinoa. You can read the full quinoa story here and watch the clip by clicking the image below. [tentblogger-youtube 3nqEgvU4kuA] _____________ Botanically, quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is derived from the Chenopodium or goosefoot family - as is spinach, chard and beets. It is native to the Andean region of South America where it is the principal food of the area. Its leaves are similar to those of both the … [Read more...] about Healthtalks – Quinoa, pea, sesame and shiso salad
Best Spa Food
A stay at this boutique, ocean-side, health-spa retreat is almost worth it for the cuisine alone: who knew food could be so seriously delicious and healthy? In today's Age and Sydney Morning Herald my Surf Spa Food was chosen as Australia's best Spa Food destination. Food Cabarita Ocean Health Retreat, NSW A stay at this boutique, ocean-side, health-spa retreat is almost worth it for the cuisine alone: who knew food could be so seriously delicious and healthy? Cabarita's food … [Read more...] about Best Spa Food
Rawing to go
In case you missed all the fuss this week about the Naked Truth about Raw Food on Healthtalks TV here's the clip for you and some of my favourite raw desserts. Raw tiramisu Individual Raw-spberry Rose Cakes [tentblogger-youtube Eu_XtuZJVvg&w=560&h=315] … [Read more...] about Rawing to go
The Accidental Smoothie – Healthtalks TV
A funny thing happened on the way to the market to make this smoothie for today's Healthtalks TV epsidsode.... Ok, so it's not that funny. In fact, it was quite frightening. I'd just had a cuppa with my buddy Carram, Byron Bay's best Personal Trainer, then popped into the Green Garage - a cavernous gourmet joint just up the street from Bitter Sweet Sour's HQ - to pick up a coconut for this green smoothie recipe. Just me and my hot red Avanti treadly (that’s Australian for bicycle for you … [Read more...] about The Accidental Smoothie – Healthtalks TV
Talking Turkey
Here's a sneak peak inside the pages of my new ebook, The Healing Feeling which you can buy for a very tasty price of just $19.95 here. It's packed full of health tips, nutrition tables and superfoods. You'll love it! … [Read more...] about Talking Turkey
Healthtalks Totes Amazeballs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXgY23a8KDE Here's our final segment for 2012 and what a hoot it is! We had a cracker of a time shooting season two of HeathtalksTV in Melbourne this month. Graciously hosted by organically minded friends (whom I have known since my Collingwood days) Walter and Dorota Trupp from Trupp Cooking School who let us use their fab kitchen located near the Prahran Market in Melbourne. HT Totes Amazeballs Deluxe These luxurious superfood balls will have you … [Read more...] about Healthtalks Totes Amazeballs
What the experts really eat – Healthtalks
At Healthtalks TV we dish you up the naked truth on all things raw, skinny, good fats and bad. It's the only online TV show where you'll get the ins and outs on all that's well and truly. Checkout the final episode for our pilot season - it's an absolute cracker! [tentblogger-youtube wE3cbo5y9uo] … [Read more...] about What the experts really eat – Healthtalks
Nikki knows her food
Nikki knows her food. But what she didn't know was how far insight and honesty goes when it comes to mentoring an expert like her. [tentblogger-youtube 9AY7xC8pTBY?rel=0&w=420&h=315] -- Meet Nikki Fisher, the Wholefood Mama for who writing and cooking have been constants in her life from an early age. These days her connection to cooking focuses more on learning about food as medicine as well as being a joyful part of life. Checkout this hot little Wholefood Mama and if you … [Read more...] about Nikki knows her food