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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Australia’s leading spa chef hangs up her apron to find Whole Happiness™
Media Release: September 2013 Australia’s leading spa chef Samantha Gowing has worked for the past 15 years with people all over the world on improving their health and wellbeing. This year Samantha is thrilled to launch her first book ‘The Healing Feeling’, it represents her life work and passion for spreading the health and wellness word in a way that’s fun and accessible. Across 143 beautifully designed pages Samantha shares her health-giving recipes and remedies, combined with her … [Read more...] about Australia’s leading spa chef hangs up her apron to find Whole Happiness™
Green Superfood Smoothie
Everyone seems to love a green smoothie these days. Years ago all we had was a banana vibe but now it's supergreen kale to the rescue and anything else you can get your hands on. This recipe has been formally published in the brand spanking new Byron Bay Cookbook launched this week. The gorgeous pic is by Nelly Le Comte. 1 young green Thai coconut, water and flesh ½ bunch organic kale or spinach, washed, trimmed (lightly steamed if using kale) 1 organic green apple, quartered, seeds ½ … [Read more...] about Green Superfood Smoothie
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
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
Byron Bay Superfood Bliss Balls
These little beauties are the ultimate bliss ball packed full of superfoods, most of which come from our friends at Maretai. I love this company because they work in close relationship with local farmers and producers in Mexico, so they're are able to supply wild crafted products at a competitive price while supporting the sustainable growth of farming communities. I hope you love these as much as I do. Byron Bay Bliss Balls ¾ cup cacao ¾ cup sunflower seeds ¾ cup pepitas ¾ cup goji … [Read more...] about Byron Bay Superfood Bliss Balls
