Glimpsing a nourishing life; with a baked treat and a good book
This weekend in Australia is a long weekend, because on Monday, January 26th it is Australia Day. On this day in 1788, the arrival of the First Fleet of the British Ships occurred. It is now a celebration of our diverse country, our history and this beautiful land. As with all celebrations, iconic food is […] Read more…
Recently, I received a comment that stated that the raw vegetable juices I drink are full of anti-nutrients and cause my autoimmune diseases, and that I eat too many sweet tasting foods. To be honest, this sent me into a bit of a spin. Trust me, I have read about the fact green leaves might […] Read more…
For my family’s Christmas Eve dessert, I made a blueberry and coconut cake. It is like a fruity, coconut cheese cake, without the dairy! This was the perfect cake in terms of preparation, because I was able to make it the day before, and as it is a raw cake which is set in stages, you […] Read more…
Dean Mayes’s first book, ‘The Hambledown Dream” is our next book for the online Glimpsing Gembles Book Club. This is a very special book by a great, Australian author. The author is giving readers the chance to own a FREE digital copy of this story. All you need to do is comment on the announcement […] Read more…
In March last year, I wrote a post about my recent diagnosis of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). You can read it here. I did not go into great depth with an explanation of what this syndrome is, as I was still taking it all in. I was fortunate to have learned a lot about this condition prior to […] Read more…
Having chronic illnesses is like being a tightrope walker, juggling twenty different balls, with one arm tied behind your back and a blind fold over your eyes. * You are forever fighting against losing every aspect of your life which is important to you, while at the same time finding the delicate balance of where […] Read more…