Chunky Monkey Cookies

These make a beautiful big batch! Tasty, super soft and full of banana, nutty, chocolatey goodness. My favourite kinda cookie! Useful tip: Cookie dough can be frozen to use again another time. Ingredients 330g of Plain flour 160g of Wholemeal flour 1 Teaspoon of salt 1/2 a Teaspoon of Bicarbonate of Soda 240g of Butter…

Skinny Minnie Banana Bread

Guilt-free, fat-free, sugar-free, so this one is most definitely a skinny bitch. It tastes delicious as well, a big slab of this for breakfast is a fab way to start the day! low-fat spread, for the tin, plus extra to serve 240g of self-raising wholemeal flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp baking powder…

The Lone Wanderer- The struggles of travelling alone

Travelling alone can test you in the most challenging but beautiful ways. It makes you learn to be at peace with yourself, to grow in confidence and understanding, of not just yourself but of others as well. It’s truly an incredible life lesson, the opportunity to explore hidden gems, cultures and new experiences from all…

Backpacking Bites- Cauliflower Nachos

Here’s a super quick, yummy, healthy recipe that is jam-packed full of mexican flavours. Perfect for sharing with your travelling buddies! Most importantly it’s easy on the wallet as well as the thighs! Leaving more money and calories for booze. Ingredients 1 Large Cauliflower A Drizzle of Vegetable Oil Salt Black Pepper Paprika Cayenne Pepper…

So you love cheese?

There are very few things that make me weak at the knees, but when they do… I melt, them being Cheese, Chris Hemsworth and wine. So when I found out there was a Cheese Festival at Prahran Market, I was more than hyped. It was a typical Melbourne day with flashes of pouring rain mixed…

A Pommy’s Experience of Splendour

I was feeling a little bummed out to have left the incredible line-up of English summer festivals for a winter in Australia, so when I was offered the opportunity to attend Splendour, I pounced at the chance. I was assured by all my new Australian pals that it would blow my mind, and I certainly…

Backpacking breakfast on a budget

Backpacker food isn’t renown for its culinary delights, think pot noodles, ends of bread and the free food bin. I’m gonna show you that you don’t need to survive on the blandest and most basic foods to keep within your budget! You can make delicious (and healthy) nosh whilst travelling, without breaking the bank. Avocado…

Overdosing on beach bums

So Australia, the land of some serious beefcakes (the sexy kind), truly brutal banter and of course the thing my pale english body needs the most, sunshine. Sydney was, to be completely honest, just another city, don’t get me wrong I had a wonderful time but it was just too much like London and I…

12 Signs you might be a Creative Genius

My dog is not a creative genius I know he is just a bit special. But this post is for all those people that think they maybe slightly mad but also full of creativity, fab ideas and drive! 1. No one who invented anything worthwile was sane. I mean look at Back to the Future,…