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• an Instant of Life Captured for All Eternity

  

  This weekend was a really fun one.  On Saturday we went to Museum Africa, a great museum filled a lot of mismatched things, the free entrance was what inspired... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• The Vegan Experiment

  

  This Week has been a good eating one for my little guinea pig (Carl), the complaints have been on the minimal and the food has been really good. Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Deconstructed Sushi Bowl with a Ginger Dressing

  

  A love a good salad bowl, this one sure is filling and bursting with flavour.  Its also a snap to put together, and its a great way of getting rid of leftover... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• an Instant of Life Captured for Eternity

  

  Hello lovelies! I hope everyone had a great weekend and start the week. Mine has been terrible, we had an attempted break in the other day, and I’ve been an... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• The Vegan Experiment

  

  This week has been way better on the vegan front for Carl. I’m finally feeding him enough and not acting like he’s a glutton.  He also said that his heart pain... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Pancakes Filled with Creamed Spinach, Tomatoes and a Balsamic Reduction

  

  I’m a big fan of savoury pancakes and the South African Dutch pancake makes a perfect stuffing pancake.  Similar to a crepe, but with a thicker and fluffier,... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• What I Wore Wednesday and Body Image

  

  I’ve been thinking a lot about family lately, and how I would want to raise a daughter.  Thinking about how I was raised, and how I was made to feel about my... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Mediterranean Couscous Salad

  

  This Mediterranean couscous salad that I threw together over the weekend is really something special.  Filled with crunchy vegetables and a lemon this is a... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• an Instant of Life Captured for Eternity

  

  Happy Monday.  I hope everyone had a magical weekend and if you celebrated the 4th of July you had a lovely time with family and friends, we actually saw some... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• The Vegan Experiment

  

  Carl decided to take this vegan challenge and eat completely vegan for 1 month, so we can see if he notices any positive or negative things happening to his... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Why We Are Leaving…

  

  Why are we leaving South Africa? Is it the crime? the constant loadshedding? the fact that we basically live on murder street? No.Since I can remember, I’ve... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• What I Wore Wednesday

  

  Oh, Wednesday.  Here you are again.  The days are flying by and I’m loving it.  I’ve been feeling really calm about our move lately and like its just the perfec... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Edamame Falafel with a Kale Slaw

  

  I love falafel.  The taste, the way it looks, how I can stuff it in a pita, eat it in a salad or just devour it just as is.A while bag I picked up a bag of... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• an Instant of Life Captured for Eternity

  

  Some weekends just outshine the rest and this weekend was one of the best of my life.  On Sunday my best friend, soul bro and all around amazing guy asked me... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Harry Potter Home Inspiration – Hagrid’s Hut

  

  Rubeus Hagrid or Hagrid is one of the most interesting characters in Harry Potter.  The groundskeeper and general nice guy of Hogwarts,  stayed in a cut little... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Just Go With The Flow

  

  So many big things happening can really mess with your mind.  I mean I’ve never been scared of flying yet, last night while lying in bed I kept googling if... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• What I Wore Wednesday Ft. Dogs and Horses

  

  The days seem to be flying by.  At the blink of an eye its already time for What I wore Wednesday.  I’ve been doing some intense cleansing of my wardrobe, tryin... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Orange You Mine, Green Juice

  

  I don’t know why I have to give the juices I make a weird name, but it sure does roll of the tongue.  I love juicing, you get a fresh home made juice, that... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• an Instant of Life Captured for Eternity

  

  This year sure is flying by! With a to do list that keeps piling up, as we get closer and closer to our anticipated move out of South Africa date, stress sure... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Harry Potter Home Inspiration – Ravenclaw

  

  As much as I would have loved to be sorted into Hufflepuff, in reality if that sorting hat was placed onto my head, I would have gone to Ravenclaw. Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN