Baobab ‘The Upside Down Tree’ One of the most long lived of vascular plants and steeped in mythical and medicinal nuances. Native to Madagascar, Africa & Australia, these trees are as awe inspiring as the fruits they produce. Large, Oval and berry like in shape, the fruits are amongst some of the only known to […]
Gourmet Glow’s Foodie Christmas Wish List 2020
As usual my Christmas wish list is all things foodie this year, with a couple of added extras to keep me feeling human. This year though, all I really wish for is for the world as a whole to show kindness and begin to heal, that would be a start. Mockmill I’m very concerned with […]
TRIED & TESTED // Greenbox CBD
When I was asked to review Greenbox’s Infinity CBD Calm Stick and the Ayucana 500mg CBD oil, I had some trepidation. The market is saturated with CBD wellness products. In the past, I have been baffled as to percentages, administration etc. Greenbox Having used Greenbox CBD products in the past however, I am aware of […]
Strawberry, Rose & Cardamom Granola Tart with Rose Sherbet
What a way to celebrate summer and use those beautiful homegrown strawberries. Take yourself on a journey to the Middle East with this fragrant strawberry, rose & cardamom granola tart. Dusted with a zingy sherbet, this is made to make your mouth water. A nutty granola base means you can even indulge at breakfast…. it’s […]
WILD ARBOR: Plant-based cream liqueur
Wild Arbor, a plant-based cream liqueur, recently hit UK shelves. Vegan alcohol The wine industry started it first; specifically when Australia realised the demand and marketing draw of vegan-labelled alcohol. It’s only natural that spirits should follow closely, and many of them claim to be better for you, drawing customers in with their GMO, gluten […]
BOOK REVIEW // Coconut & Sambal by Lara Lee
Reading Coconut & Sambal; Recipes from my Indonesian Kitchen, by Lara Lee, feels like taking yourself on a journey with your best friend to discover her roots. Never have I read a cookbook with such a profound personal exploration by the author as to who they are and how they have arrived there. Born to […]
TRIED & TESTED // SKIN SAPIENS ‘A NEW AGE IN CLEAN SKINCARE’
When I was asked to review the new Skin Sapiens Products, I jumped at the chance. As someone who struggles with skin dryness and an uneven skin tone, alongside sensitivity, it is often hard to find products potent enough to alleviate my problems without causing flair ups. Skin Sapiens started life in a kitchen in […]
TRIED & TESTED // OJAMIN HERB & FRUIT TONIC
Having spent a month in India last year receiving Ayurvedic treatment I have become a true believer in this way of being. Sanskrit for ‘The Science Of Life’ Ayurveda stems from ancient Vedic Culture and is believed to be the mother of all healing. Through balancing the mind, body and consciousness, this holistic approach places […]
Susie’s Foodie Christmas Wish List 2019
Throughout the year I obsess over foodie magazines, Instagram posts and cookbooks. I get all in a flummox with so many ideas swirling around my head. To deal with this I have a gazillion notebooks lying around, each dotted with little things that take my fancy. Recipe ideas, cookbooks that sound that little bit different, […]
TRIED & TESTED // Three Spirit, “a new natural alternative to booze”
Three Spirit describes itself as ‘the world’s first social elixir, a new, natural alternative to booze’. There’s a new wave of social drinkers, and they’re not relying on alcohol to make connections. But does this alcohol-free spirit have the same ‘kick’? It’s obvious that there has been a gradual but marked shift in our culture […]