Category: 2016
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Mid-Winter Wellness: Abhyanga (Self Massage)
Self-care practices and health rituals differ from culture to culture, and what was once considered normal and beneficial, might now be considered downright dangerous. The multitude of ways we’ve cared for ourselves has radically changed through the years, but the ones that are truly beneficial have stood the test of time.
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Nepalese Momos
Save this recipe for the strange ‘in-between’ part of Christmas, when there’s lots of leftover food, but you’re looking for something other than turkey sandwiches and cold potatoes. You can stuff these Momos with your Christmas leftovers, and then save the recipe to use again and again throughout the year, with seasonal stuffing ingredients.
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Interview: Mark Ciavola, Founder of Potters Thumb
A revival of the hand-made and homely, and the recent glamorisation of Danish tradition hygge has seen social media pages filled with cosy autumnal scenes and upcoming Christmas crafts. As we all scramble to rekindle the simplicity of what life was like before technology called the shots, it seems activities like home-brewing, knitting, drawing…
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Chocolate, Chai & Chestnut Pudding: Healthy Festive Fare & Party Power Food #2
A wholesome dessert that is totally suitable for breakfast. Chai is always cooking on the hob at my house during Winter, and the addition of chestnuts adds some warming, nutty festive flavour. As I mentioned in last week’s recipe; Chestnuts are low in fat, but rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, iron, magnesium and…
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Why I Drink From A Copper Cup Each Morning
Whether we realise it or not, the first things we do each morning have a big effect upon how we experience the rest of the day. Waking up slowly, peacefully and with time to spare can make for a much more calm and steady day, whilst we all probably also know how it feels…
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Chocolate Chestnut Truffles: Healthy Festive Fare & Party Power Food
With all manner of celebrations coming up within the last couple of months of the year, there’s always a party to go to, a dinner to host, or a get-together to prepare for. Sweet treats and indulgent dishes are plentiful, so here’s a recipe to bring a little balance to the table with healthy ingredients…
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From EkhartYoga.com: Ayurvedic Advice For A Healthy Winter
As there’s SO much current advice about health and wellbeing these days, it’s important to know what we can trust, and what advice just comes from a ‘fad’. Ayurveda has existed for thousands of years, and the advice is just as relevant today as it was back then. Click HERE to read my latest blog…
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LookFantastic November 2016: #LFSparkle
#LFSparkle We’re nearing the time of year at which everything will have an essence of sparkle and surprise about it. To get us into the party spirit then, there’s nothing like receiving a box of beauty through the post – and this must be one of the best boxes we’ve seen so far. As a…
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Winter-Spiced Persimmon Preserve (GF)
There’s no mistaking the season with the Wintery scents of this recipe as it cooks. Aromas of cinnamon and star anise will make the kitchen smell as though you’re warming up a batch of mulled wine, but this preserve is suitable for the whole family, and is perfect spread over warm home made bread or this…
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