Last week my friend and I stayed at the Billabong Retreat and participated in the Wellness Essentials retreat. An aspect of the Wellness Essentials retreat we enjoyed at the Billabong, in addition to the twice daily yoga sessions in a bush setting, was the food that Executive Chef and Head of Wholefood Education, Simon Favourito…
Archives for August 2018
Banana cake recipe :: a healthier version
I’ve been inspired after a trip by the billabong, the Billabong Retreat to be precise, out in the bush an hour out northwest from Sydney CBD where I experienced a profound sense of serenity and quietness and on diet of vegetarian food for 3 days. I felt pretty amazing after that retreat and was determined…
Easy recipe : Baharat spiced lamb cutlets
After all my travelling, it’s good to be back in my kitchen making my own meals, always with the freshest quality ingredients that’s easily available to me. That said, what I make has to be easy too and preferably with left overs I can take for lunch on Monday as I usually have a busy…
Banyan Tree Ungasan, Bali: What to See, Taste and Do in 5 days
I was off the grid for 5 days when I travelled to Bali, Indonesia, an island known for its lush green forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice terraces, temples, monkeys, traditional markets and beaches. It was nice to getaway for a few days away from high rise city buildings and just see lush greenness and panoramic ocean views….