Throughout childhood, creativity is something that is usually nurtured and encouraged. Yet it seems that as we go further through the school system, the focus shifts more to academia, with creative pursuits being viewed as inferior or undeserving of our time. And this extends further once, if you choose to attend, university starts and you’re … More The Importance of Creativity
As consumers, we hold immense power by voting with our dollar for the world that we wish to create. This extends to the clothing we purchase. Though op shops are a great place to stock up on second hand goods and save clothing from going to landfill, they’re not that great for finding swimmers (let … More Sustainable Swimwear
I love sushi. But I love sushi bowls even more (namely because there’s more room to load in all your favourite ingredients)! They’re tasty, fresh and a wonderfully balanced meal that will leave you feeling oh-so-satisfied. The nori sheets also provide your daily dose of iodine (particularly important on a plant based diet). And the … More Sushi Bowl
I recently invested in a cold pressed juicer and have been loving making refreshing, hydrating and invigorating juices of a morning that are filled with goodness. Yet it concerned me that I was throwing away all of the fibre resulting from the juice extraction. So I thought I’d save it to make some epic raw … More Raw Carrot Cake Cupcakes
“Who Made My Clothes” is a campaign that aims to increase transparency in the fashion supply chain by encouraging consumers to question brands about where and how their clothes are made, the impacts on the environment, the working conditions of the garment workers and the salary paid to these workers. It endeavours to help create … More I Made My Clothes
If you like pina coladas, and getting caught in the rain… then this is the recipe you’ve looked for, which you need to create! I’ve been loving a warming bowl of oats in the cooler months, but now that it has well and truly warmed up, I thought I’d mix things up with an oat … More Pina Colada Bircher
Bees are in danger due to a deadly mix of pesticides, parasites and climate change. The role bees play in pollination means that they are crucial to our food supply. A third of all our food depends on their pollination in order to fertilise the plants so they can produce fruit, vegetables and seeds. Without … More Save the Bees
Before this year, I hadn’t even considered the fact that the money I earn doesn’t just sit in my bank account waiting for me, it is used to fund all sorts of industries that don’t necessarily align with my values. I believe we should all become educated and aware of what our money is being … More Switching to a ‘clean money’ bank
Twenty-two laps around the sun have taught me so much about myself, others, the world and the universe. Even reflecting on the last year, it’s insane to think how much growth I have done and how much my life has changed. And it’s all about to change again as I enter a new chapter post-graduation, … More 22 Lessons Learnt from 22 Laps Around the Sun
Poke bowls are great because you have so much freedom to construct them however you wish. Just follow the simple formula of a good source of protein, your favourite veggies and a devilish sauce. Wholegrains such as rice, quinoa or noodles are great to add too! Changing up your poke bowl ingredients means it’s a … More Vegan Poke Bowl
I whipped up these babies for a beautiful friend’s vegan birthday picnic. The picnic was held on Burleigh Hill as the sun set over the ocean, my favourite spot on the Gold Coast (as is the case for many locals and visitors)! It was wonderful sharing so much amazing vegan food with everyone else who … More Coconut Raspberry Cupcakes
I love cooking a large batch of super basil pesto pasta and keeping it in the fridge to eat cold in the hot weather. It’s so tasty and is ridiculously simple and quick to make. But don’t be fooled by its simplicity, it is packed with goodness (the secret is in the pesto, my friends)! … More Super Green Pesto Pasta
