Say the words ‘yoga retreat’ and I think of getting on a plane to blissful sanctuaries high up in the mountains in India, the lush green jungle of Bali or on secluded beaches in Thailand. I could do that, or I could experience bliss by making an hour car trip from Sydney CBD to out…
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Recipe :: Easy vegetarian bolognese
Is it possible to make vegetarian bolognese sauce taste good too? Yes it is and ever since I discovered nutritional yeast, a delicious umami, savoury taste and a source of complete protein and vitamins, in particular B-complex vitamins making it a great superfood, I find I can go wholly vegetarian but still have the similar flavour and…
Recipe :: My humble healthier carrot cake
Nothing compares baking your own carrot cake once you have nailed the recipe. I went down to my local bakery to grab some afternoon tea during the work week and I thought to try their carrot cake. It tasted like there was unnecessarily a lot of cream and white sugar. The carrot cake I usually…
Billabong Retreat Sydney :: Executive Chef Profile – Simon Favourito
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…