SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT OUT – @HAPPYENDINGPLANTS
Studies have proven that house plants not only look awesome, they boost your mood, reduce stress, and improve concentration & productivity. What’s not to like? Meet my gorgeous mate Aaron, who’s responsible for the greenery in Smith St Cafe (and my house!) who has...
MAKE ROOM FOR ‘SHROOMS!
Why did the mushroom get invited to the party? Because he was a funghi. Boom boom. I was really weird about mushrooms as a kid. I wouldn’t touch them with a barge pole. Now I’m an adult I love that umami flavoured little guy. They pack a powerful nutrition punch too:...
Mushroom & Chestnut Soup
Why did the mushroom get invited to the party? Because he was a fun-gi. Isn't it funny that when you were a kid you wouldn't touch a mushroom with a 10 foot pole because they looked all weird and gross, and now as an adult I'd pretty much go foraging in the woodlands...
Za’atar Scones
With all my baking, you’d think I was a real sweet tooth, but I’m a lover of all things savoury. And za’atar, well, I’m all in on that stuff too. It’s bloody delicious in all its herby goodness. I sprinkle that stuff like green fairy dust onto soups and salads for a...
Paleo Hacks: Middle eastern ingredients to up your paleo food game
ZATAAR- basically means "thyme" in Arabic, this tasty aromatic spice blend is a mix of dried thyme, sesame seeds and sumac, but could also contain oregano, marjoram along with salt. Sprinkle over roasted meats and veggies, add to salads, dips and dressings. Add it...
Middle Eastern Date Cookies
Are these called Kleicha? Mahmoul? Ara'eesh? I wasn't sure so I ran with an all-encompassing generic name, but who cares? All you need to worry about is that they are delicious and perfect for Ramadan.
ANZAC biscuits
My favourite biscuit of all time. And when I say biscuit I mean it in the Aussie/British sense, not in the American sense. And while I have you here America, why do you call scones biscuits? And why do you serve them with gravy? And why is your gravy all white and...
Jam Slice
Looking for a sweet treat? Well jam this here slice right in your talk hole. Jam Slice is a little bit retro, but then so am I. Well at least according to TikTok and Gen Z-ers I am. According to them I do a couple of things that I should hang my head in total shame...
Tahina Maple Granola
So my mum pinched this recipe from my auntie, and I flogged it from my mum, gave it a little spit and polish, and now its mine. Finders keepers and all that. I used to love granola as a kid, but I used to meticulously pick out the sultanas like a little weirdo. I...
Gingerbread Granola
This year I bought a real Christmas tree, and I don’t know if I’m high on the pine needle fumes, but the festive feels have kicked in big time. Since December 1st, I’ve been baking, Bublé-ing, and have generally been in a “fuck it, its Christmas!” mood and I don’t...