Aioli zucchini super salad

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Growing up is a funny thing. One minute you are a carefree fairy, twirling in a pink tutu and click-clack shoes and the next, you are picking Universities, finding a house and buying small appliances. Where did the time go? You get to a point where you are expected to act like a grown-up, no more tantrums or crying over spilled milk…but you still feel like a child. This week I feel I have reached a crossroad in my life. I’ve started renting a flat, been to a job interview and bought a kettle. This butterfly is wiggling uncomfortably in her cocoon, terrified to leave but knows she can’t stay.

Pumpkin soup, romance and rugby madness

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I’m the first to admit that I am a hopeless romantic. It’s pretty obvious considering that my favourite movie is Pride and Prejudice (and not just the inauthentic Hollywood version either…I’m talking the extended BBC classic one.) So you would think that having watched a few too many rom-coms I would be fully apt in dating and other such flirtatious shenanigans. Wrong. I’m not sure if it is my lack of a love-life, or my natural awkwardness that makes the whole dating scene a complete and utter nightmare….

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?

The problem with labels…

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Remember when label makers were the latest and greatest invention? We’d go round slapping stickers on just about everything. The coolest kids in school were the ones with all of their colouring pencils labelled. I never did own a label-maker, but boy was I jealous of my friends who did.

Long before label-makers, there were human beings…and we really are the ultimate label makers.

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.

Magical overnight oats

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I am in a particularly joyful mood as this has been the best week of the whole year. We have had ‘Secret Admirers’ week…which is basically an excuse to go nuts and stalk people (or show your undying affection.) If you know anything about me… it should be my absolute delight in giving gifts (apart from the food obsession of course.)

Pesto cannellini bean pasta

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I’m back at uni again this week. I’m already wondering what I’ve got myself into. My week involved getting another nasty injection, going to the wrong lecture and a rather gruesome rat dissection. So, to forget about all that and set the tone for the weekend we are taking a trip to Italia today. You need to try this recipe!

Product review: Raglan coconut yoghurt

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It’s my pleasure to introduce you to a fantastic new product. If you have never tried coconut yoghurt before…you are in for a treat. It is light and tangy, but not as sour as greek yoghurt. Even its satiny meringue-like sheen will be enough to convert you.

Lunch inspo

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You know how when you go to a restaurant and there is always that one person who takes forever to decide what to eat…then changes their mind three times?

Yeah…well that’s me. So I normally take the liberty of browsing the menu before going out. Unfortunately  the other day my dear mother told me the name of the wrong restaurant, and so all of my efforts were to no avail.

Just Hummus

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Things aren’t going so well. If any of you follow Grey’s Anatomy, you are probably fully aware of the tragic, untimely death of Derek Sheppard…a.k.a Doctor Mcdreamy. The terrible episode just aired in NZ, and even though I was prepared for it…I’m not ready to live in a world without Mcdreamy. So here I am, drowning my sorrows in a glorious pile of hummus.