kitchen loves

i have been on a bit of a health kick the last few months.

so I have been spending a lot more time in the kitchen – which has to be the only downfall.

i am really not a lover of that room, but I'm trying.

it really has been paying off though – i feel so healthy, have less migraines and a lot more energy.

my go-to inspiration lately has been the adorable blog the first mess.

you HAVE to check it out.

plus some more random kitchen-y link love:

what a great idea for kiddies: scented playdough

what really is the best substitute for sugar?

a beautiful watercolour kitchen art print.

speculoos cookie butter

oh. my. goodness.
i really want to try this.
my little dutch taste buds are watering.

photo link // buy it at amazon!

blueberry dutch baby pancake

oh how much are you craving this little delight now!

blueberry dutch baby pancake from say yes to hoboken.

recipe drawing love

totally diggin' these cute recipe illustations by kate sutton.

her style is just gorgeous!

it's made it to the top of my inspiration-of-the-week list.

best healthy dessert

i've never been an ice cream fan...
but this is just so creamy and fresh and best of all – super simple.

anatomy of a perfect lunch

one of the perks of working in northbridge is the great food choices at lunch.

i'm letting you in on a big secret here... 

the best "sandwich" i've ever had is from the italian grocer the re store.

full of fresh goodness you choose yourself.

(they always freshly shave my prosciutto for me too!)

mouthwatering goodness for less than 10 bucks.

get there perth people!

simple

i love these little food paintings by paper fashion.
“simplicity is not a simple thing.” – charles chaplin.

what my instagram has been up to this past week

ugg boots on a cold(ish) friday night after a long week. 

it's about the simple things sometimes.

(are you wearing your ugg boots out?)

my favourite little luxury with the bliss that is aesop resurrection aromatic handwash. 

totally indulgent and one of my favourite aromas ever.

spending a wonderful public holiday with ben, katie and eamon visiting me.

my gorgeous brother bought us some delicious macarons from la galette.

splurging on new t2 teas. 

lemongrass and ginger is a perfect light and refreshing drink and an old favourite.

new favourite with the nutty flavour of a slightly fermented oolong.

(resisted buying this gorgeous teapot)

and yesterday i had the most amazing breakfast with a bunch of girls at harvest.

soufflé cakes = AMAZING!

the pièce de résistance was the goats curd sorbet. 

(i adore anything goats cheese flavoured)

breakfast food

new favourite: frozen banana + mixed berries + oats + oat milk + chia seeds + honey + frozen spinach.

yes, spinach!

can't even taste it and get some bonus greens in your morning.

another new discovery is oat milk.

it's creamy and kind of nutty.

i wouldn't go drinking it by itself, but it's perfect in this drink.

this little concoction of mine is so delicious + super healthy!

too right george

i honestly can not get over how amazing the liquid gold that comes out of this machine is.

we have one at my new workplace.

i'm having a love affair at the office with this baby.

links // 1 // 2 // 3

coaster

a designer base for any drink.

from aussie company thirst impressions.

a little festivity with friends

last night i threw a dinner party for my musketeers (+ their boys).

we had an absolutely amazing night sitting out in the still summery night at des and sylvia’s.

hours of good food, great wine, fantastic conversation and so much laughter.

i am truly blessed to have such beautiful friends.

the simple things in life...

like starting the day with fresh soft boiled farm eggs, espresso and strawberries.

it sure did make my tummy very happy.

going with my own version of a detox... all natural foods, no sugar or preservatives, lots of water.

coffee still a must though.

it's just not an option to exclude my black gold.

the BEST combination going around

espresso + strawberries.

i. am. hooked.

link 1 // 2 // 3

drink me

my current favourites:

1 // blueberry banana breakfast smoothie.

made with about half a cup of frozen blueberries, half a frozen banana, 1/4 cup oats, spoon of chia seeds, couple of spoons of greek yoghurt, splash of water and a bit of honey.

2 // chilled, chilled, chilled water with lemon.

so refreshing!

3 // gin and tonic.

with only the best… hendrick's of course.

plus a sliver of cucumber floating on the top.

4 // gorgeous geisha tea from t2.

a beautiful green tea blend with a touch of strawberry.

mmmm... diy burger bar

this is almost given me my appetite back.

(day 11 of some stupid bug/cold/man flu thing.

yes, i'm having a whine about it now...)

mmm... hummus

my newest toy is a kitchen gadget!

a bday present from my musketeers.

i mentioned back in january how cute this little food processor was while on a shopping trip with m1 who in turn told m2.

they obviously picked up my current penchant for anything yellow.

note on life: if you drop a hint to a girl, they remember – in turn the opposite is true for the other sex.

anyway i 'cooked' last night and made a DELICIOUS homemade hummus.

adapted from this recipe.

homemade hummus

1 can chick peas

1/3 cup tahini

2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling

3 cloves garlic, peeled

1/2 teaspoon salt

pinch of cayenne pepper

drain and rinse the chick peas.

place all ingredients, except the chick peas in a food processor (with blade).

process until the garlic is well chopped and blended.

add the chick peas and blend until smooth and at desired consistency.

add more salt and cayenne pepper to taste.

cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 30 minutes to allow the flavours to blend.

drizzle with olive oil and serve with pita bread or vegetables.

store in the refrigerate.

i added more tahini and a fair bit more cayenne pepper

(cause i like everything hot hot hot).

i'd ease up on the garlic next time though.

raw garlic is a bit overpowering.

yum at the time, but don't need to taste it 3 hours later.

anyone got any other great recipes to whizz up in my new little machine?

sweet art: dawn tan

i love the sweet illustrations by dawn tan.

found her gorgeous little ice-cream illustrations in the latest edition of frankie.

check out her website, blog and etsy shop.

plus a few more of my favourites:

mmm... macaroons

so my macaroon craving did get the best of me.

justified to myself as a treat to share with both elise and sylv who i was saying goodbye to that night.

managed to stumble on the three best flavours ever.

strawberry and passionfruit, you're number one.

my mouth is watering just thinking about you.

holidays and food

well that is how i managed to sporadically document my week (and a bit) of holidays:

frozen yoghurt at red spoon in freo.

elise deciding what's for breakfast one hot morning at moore & moore.

a stop at the chocolate factory on a trip with bro and sis in the swan valley.

heidi savouring her short mac after an early morning swim and walk at cottesloe.

delicious little christmas cake from my darling mummy.

this week shall consist of less eating and more exercise.

that's the plan anyway.

oh, and happy new year!