I don’t spend a lot of time in the kitchen as my husband does all the cooking as he loves it. But we were given this vegetable slicer for Christmas, and now I am hooked on spiralizing everything! And yes, spiralizing is such a word! Apparently, it is a Japanese invention which has caught on […]
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Book Review – Natural Harry
By Sarah in Book Reviews, Dairy Free Products Tags: Barwon Heads, dairy free, gluten free, healthy eating, Natural Harry, plant based, recipe book, vegan
My husband and I have embraced healthy eating, and so we are always on the look out to find eateries where we enjoy a meal or a treat. I discovered Natural Harry on Instagram a little while ago, and drooled over the delicious cakes, slices etc that were posted on their feed. Natural Harry is […]
Gadget Review – Zoku Quick Pop Maker
By Sarah in Dairy Free Products, Gadgets Tags: dairy free, frozen treats, gluten free, lactose free, popsicles, Quick Pop Maker, vegan, Zoku
I love ice cream and frozen treats at any time of the year, but sadly due to my severe lactose intolerance and other issues, I have to avoid them, even when it is dairy free. But I am so excited to find an alternative which allows me to make my own with little effort…it is […]
Acai…the perfect little berry!
By Sarah in Dairy Free Products 1 Comment Tags: acai, acai bowl, dairy free, healthy eating, vegan
I can’t believe I had never heard of acai till only about a year ago. Now I eat it whenever I can…especially now the weather is getting warmer! An acai bowl…full of frozen yummy goodness usually with some fruit and nuts…is the perfect way to start the day, or maybe for brunch! And a smoothie […]
What I am Loving – Lush Handmade Cosmetics
By Sarah in Beauty 4 Comments Tags: fresh, good for the environment, good for you, handmade cosmetics, healthy, Lush, not tested on animals, vegan, vegetarian
Ages ago, I wrote about using a Lush product…a lip stain to be exact. Well, I have to admit, I do not use that product any more…however, I am now totally in love with many other Lush products! For years, I never went into Lush as I found all the scents too much…I don’t like […]
Eating Out – Tina’s 2
By Sarah in Eating Out Tags: Brunswick St, dairy free, Fitzroy, Tina's 2, vegan, vegetarian, Vietnamese
A couple of weekends ago, we returned to one of our favourite haunts, and discovered a new vegan restaurant had just opened on Brunswick St just a few days before! We decided to give it a try, and check out this new addition to an area which is well known for excellent vegan restaurants. Tina’s […]
Eating Out – Smith & Daughters
By Sarah in Eating Out Tags: dairy free, Fitzroy, lactose free, Melbourne, Smith & Daughters, vegan
We love checking out vegan places around town, because not only is the food healthy and ethical, it also means I can usually eat without fear due to being severely lactose intolerant. So we have been keen to check out the very funky Smith & Daughters in Brunswick St, Fitzroy. The restaurant has a Latin […]
A Reminder….The Dread of Food Intolerances
By Sarah in Being Dairy Free, Health 6 Comments Tags: allergies, lactose intolerent, vegan
I had a number of posts to get ready for today and the week ahead, but for the first time in ages, I have been knocked flat by food disagreeing with me. I am severely lactose intolerant, and regularly suffer nausea and other internal issues despite a strict diet…usually I fight through it…but not this […]