Chocolate chip cookies and real talk…

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Have you ever found yourself pining for love? I’m not just talking about some meaningless fling or high school crush. I mean the real-deal. Someone who will cherish you, take delight in sharing your crazy dreams and holding you when you are falling apart. My best friend has recently entered a new relationship which is all mushy, with a smattering of butterflies and rainbows. To some people that makes them wanna hurl, but for me…well it sent me into a deep funk. I feel this irrepressible desire to love and be loved. I feel that there is something or rather someone missing in my life.

Almond butter & jelly brownies

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Were you a pb&j kid? Unfortunately, I never knew the greatness of the peanut butter/jam combo until well into high school. Mum you really let me down. Although, I can’t really complain as I was that kid who had the best packed lunch. Like if it were a competition, I’d be the President and you’d be the loser. I had those squirty yoghurt tubes, jelly snakes, teddy biscuits and crackers…a nutritional goldmine (NOT!) but…no pb&j. So today I am well and truly making amends for that tragedy, with these incredible brownies.

Raw Banoffee pie

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First of all, this week was my blogs very first birthday! I can’t believe you’ve stuck with me this long. It’s really incredible to see how much it’s grown. Thank you for coming back every week. Anyway, I’m a big believer in celebrating birthdays…or actually any such significant event. Heck, I’d celebrate National Pirate day if it meant having cake. I’d even go so far to say that I like parties more than coffee and chocolate. And on that bombshell, let’s get on with it!…

The secret life of a disordered eater…and how to break free.

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The desire to fit in. We all feel it at some point. We all want to be “normal,” to be liked and accepted by others. So how do you navigate this treacherous territory when food is controlling your life? When everything around you feels like a crazy whirlwind and the only sense of calm you feel is when calculating the number of calories you had for breakfast. I want to let you in on a secret…how to be free from guilt, fear and shame…and to start really living!

Monday must-reads!

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I finally beat the flu. It was quite a struggle, but in the end it was no match for my super vege-powered body. There is so much happening at the moment. Uni work is piling up, but I’m also really excited about the Rugby World cup (because you’re not a true kiwi if you aren’t caught up in the hype.) So if you aren’t currently yelling at the ref or singing patriotically to your national anthem, I’ve got some awesome reads for you.

Double chocolate zucchini muffins

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So I’ve been a little under the weather this week. I caught an unfortunate bout of man-flu off my dad…it’s so much worse than regular flu (because we all know what men are like when they get sick.) I’m bundled up feeling sorry for myself, and not studying because my head hurts. So how about you have a sympathy muffin with me?

Matcha caramel bliss balls

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I’d like to thank you all for your unbelievable support concerning my last post. It’s never easy letting the whole world know your worst secrets, but I have to say the liberating feeling was worth it. The thing about baring your soul though, is that it works up quite an appetite. So I have a wicked treat to share which I’m sure will hit the spot.

Monday must-reads!

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Can you believe that it’s August already? I honestly feel like yesterday I was just taking down the Christmas tree…and yet here we are on the downhill to summer. I had the most wonderful weekend, all my friends from high school were reunited again. Unfortunately, much like the Spice Girls we had to go our separate ways, and I had to get back to my procrastinating. Today I’m sharing a round-up of my favourite links from around the web this week.

‘Jumble-berry’ crumble

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This week marks the end of life as I know it! As of tomorrow I will be living in the big smoke, starting university.  I can’t say I’m really prepared (I only just found out I am meant to bring a duvet) but in all fairness I’ve watched swallows try to leave their nest and they struggle (flap and cry) just as much as I am. Then there is always the conundrum of what to take with you.  I’ve definitely over-packed…but most of it is food, because God-forbid I should starve! Anyway, amongst all of this madness I bring you a slice (more like scoop) of comfort, in the form of jumble-berry crumble.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for…..’NICE’ cream

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I’m baaaaaack! I can’t say I’m too pleased about this though. Ten leisurely days of sunbathing, beach runs, afternoon naps and swimming can do that to you. Today I’m bringing you one of my favourite desserts…’nice’ cream. That’s ice cream made entirely out of bananas. I promise it’s even better than it sounds! But before we get to that, my holiday taught me several important lessons, and I thought I would share them with you (to spare you from making the same foolish mistakes.)