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  • DIY aromatherapy shower drops.

    DIY aromatherapy shower drops

    May 18, 2020 / 60 Comments

    Are you also one of those people (like me) who cannot work out meditation but longs for something calming and relaxing to incorporate into their morning routine? Well, these DIY aromatherapy shower drops might be just the thing for you!…

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    By Katerina

  • Easy homemade lip balm (or moisturiser)

    November 28, 2019 / 27 Comments

    Let’s talk “cooking” of a different kind for a minute. Have you ever made your own cosmetics or cleaning products? You’d be surprised how easy it is – while some might be more complicated, others are literally child’s play. Homemade…

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    By Katerina

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I am Katerina and I love trying out (loads of) healthy family-friendly recipes. I am obsessed with food, travel and photography. I live in Canberra, Australia, with my husband and our beautiful twins.

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  • Sesame almond butter cookies [refined sugar, dairy, gluten, egg and flour free]
  • Frozen fruit overnight oats [dairy and refined sugar free, nut free possible]
  • Black rice pudding [refined sugar and gluten free, and dairy free possible]
  • Healthier birthday mini carrot cakes with mango cream cheese frosting
  • Coconut quinoa [refined sugar free]

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Do you sometimes long for those moments on quiet a Do you sometimes long for those moments on quiet afternoons where you get to sit down with your cup of tea, a small delicious biscuit and a magazine, and lazily flip through the pages while enjoying a break? No “mummy, mummy, mummy, mummy” requests, no neverending list of tasks running through your end, just ultimate relaxation and refresh. I do. Often. (And I don’t even drink tea!) . . . And you know what, even if you can’t quite make those moments a reality (every day or ever), these sesame almond butter cookies will help. I promise. (Plus, they're dairy, egg, gluten and refined sugar free.) . . . The recipe is now on the blog: https://onceafoodie.com/2020/08/07/sesame-almond-butter-cookies/ . . . . . #cookies #almondcookies #nutbuttercookies #noflour #refinedsugarfree #norefinedsugar #creativephotography #stilllifephotography #cookiemonster #flourfree #healthycookies #cookie #cookiesofInstagram #cookies🍪 #cookiechronicles #healthysnack #healthycookie #healthiersnack #healthiercookie #cookielove #buttercookies #chocolatecookies #cookieslover #dairyfree #glutenfree #noegg #eggfree #sesamecookies #almondbutter
Sometimes the simplest meals are the best... I had Sometimes the simplest meals are the best... I had this teriyaki crispy tofu with seared broccolini for lunch today and it came together in 10 minutes flat and was so satisfying! . . . What's your favourite lunch these days? . . . . . . #tofu #crispytofu #teriyaki #teriyakitofu #lunch #healthylunch #easylunch #broccolini #eatingwell
Have you ever thought about mixing in frozen fruit Have you ever thought about mixing in frozen fruit when you're preparing your overnight oats the night before? I've adopted this fabulous idea from Lyndi Cohen @nude_nutritionist and I'm loving the results! . . I've used frozen strawberries here but any kind of berries, mango chunks, lychees, cherries or other frozen fruit is perfectly fine - just make sure it's chopped into bite sized chunks. . . The recipe, which I've tweaked to be dairy free, is now on the blog. . . . #homemadebreakfast #kombucha #oats #overnightoats #birchermuesli #refinedsugarfree #mybreakfast #healthykidsfood #shareyourtable #damnthatsdelish #brainfood #norefinedsugar #sustainedenergy #takinghealthyback #healthmatters #healthyfamilyfood #nytcooking #foodandwine #tastingtable #eater #huffposttaste #thenewhealthy #eatingwelleats #realsimple #tohfoodie #simplyrecipes #cookscountry #pbsfood #todaybreakfast #myfoodandfamily
The recipe for this gorgeous purple-black hued bla The recipe for this gorgeous purple-black hued black rice pudding is now on the blog, peeps! It's creamy, a little chewy, nutritious and a whole lotta delicious. Perfect dessert especially when, like us, you're in the middle of winter and something coconutty sounds like a fabulous idea (though, honestly, when is it NOT!). . . . . https://onceafoodie.com/2020/07/29/black-rice-pudding/ (or try the clickable link in my bio) . . . Hope you've all been safe and well! X . . . #pudding #ricepudding #blackrice #rice #blackricepudding #healthydessert #healthierdessert #refinedsugarfree #norefinedsugar #nutritioussnack #snackbetter #betterforyou #healthiersnack #healthysnack #glutenfree #dairyfree
My first attempt at making eggplant this way and i My first attempt at making eggplant this way and it was so delicious! My lunch today - maple and miso eggplant on a bed of broccolini, based on a delicious recipe from Niki @rebelrecipes. I'm definitely be making this one again! . . . #eggplant #courgette #maple #miso #lunch #healthylunch #easylunch #refinedsugarfree #broccolini #eatingwell
This was such fun! My first ever stop motion gif, This was such fun! My first ever stop motion gif, created for the July "Stop Motion/GIF" theme of the #monthlytechniquecollab, hosted by @foodcapturecollective members Kirby @leisurefanclub and Kristen @currentlykristen. But I'll definitely be doing more, now that I've had my first taste! . . . . The kids and I had such a blast stacking these cookies every which way and enjoying some on the way to reward ourselves for all our hard work. In case you're wondering, these delicious little morsels are almond nut butter cookies, an adaptation of a fabulous tahini biscuits recipe from Niki @rebelrecipes - her cookbook is out now and it's an absolute cracker - I want to try all of her recipes! ♥️ . . So go on and check out the hashtag, I bet you'll be amazed - there's so many fantastic and clever entries! . . . . #cookies #almondcookies #nutbuttercookies #noflour #refinedsugarfree #foodphotography #stopmotion #collab #foodphotographer #foodforfoodies #foodpassion #foodinsta #foodstyling #everydayfood #foodilicious #foodie #foodiefeature #igfoodie #foodstylingwithkids #foodstyling #foodstylingwithkids #rebelrecipes #foodcollab #photocollab #stopmotionnation #stopmotionvideo #stopmolovers #stopframe #stopmo
Happy birthday to my twins today, who are turning Happy birthday to my twins today, who are turning 6! They have had a few days of birthday celebrations this year, as we tried to navigate celebrating during a pandemic. . . . This year my twinnies chose a tropical party theme and instead of a cake, they asked for cupcakes. And so these are their birthday mini carrot cakes with mango cream cheese frosting and mango jam filling (all refined sugar free and absolutely delish)! . . . #happybirthday #birthdaycupcakes #birthdaycake #refinedsugarfree #refinedsugarfreecupcakes #refinedsugarfreefrosting #refinedsugarfreeicing #healthycupcakes #healthyicing #mangoicing #carrotcakes #carrotcupcakes #twins #twinbirthday #twinmama #memoirsofparenthood #dailyparenting #uniteinmotherhood #justmomlife #teammotherly #honestlymothering #momlifeisthebest #everydaymoments #our_everyday_moments #hiphiphooray #turningsix #sixthbirthday
The recipe for these absolutely best healthy choco The recipe for these absolutely best healthy chocolate chip cookies is now on the blog. Nuff said! . . . https://onceafoodie.com/2020/07/03/the-best-healthy-chocolate-chip-cookies/ . . . . #thrivemags #feedfeed #gloobyfood #f52grams #foodstylefeed #eatpretty #eatprettythings #foodfluffer #foodcapturecollective #creativephotography #stilllifephotography #creativeminds #stilllife #cookies #cookiemonster #noflour #flourfree #healthycookies #cookie #cookiesofInstagram #cookies🍪 #cookiechronicles #healthysnack #healthycookie #healthiersnack #healthiercookie #cookielove #buttercookies #chocolatecookies #cookieslover
The theme of today's collab is spices and the chal The theme of today's collab is spices and the challenge was to choose two or more dry spices from the following list: cardamom, coriander, cumin, fennel and saffron. . . . And how fortunate is that, since my favourite spice mix of all times uses cardamom and coriander! What is that spice mix, you ask? A little hint.. it also uses cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, white pepper and ginger. Of course, it's the speculaas spice mix. . . . And the best thing is, you can easily make it at home! The recipe is on the blog (clickable link in my bio) and this gorgeous healthy but absolutely delicious chunky cookie granola is only one of many recipes I use it in. It's so versatile! . . . Thank you so much to the lovely hosts @asoulfulkitchen and @handwritten.recipes for hosting the #spiceitupcollab - I love this theme (can you tell)? Check out the hashtag for more super spicy ideas! ♥️ . . . . . . . #foodphotography #foodinmotion #foodfluffer #eattheseasons #foodphotograph #spice #foodlove #foodpassion #spices #speculaas #spekuloos #granola #chunkygranola #cookie #coookiegranola #stilllife #foodphotography #stilllifephotography #collab #foodphotographer #foodforfoodies #foodpassion #foodinsta #foodstyling #everydayfood #foodilicious #foodie #foodiefeature #igfoodie
Is it a sandwich or is it a burger? . . This delig Is it a sandwich or is it a burger? . . This delightful toasted sandwich, with an avocado base, a beef patty, pickles, beetroot and even brie (yum!) was made a few weeks back, while the weather was still gorgeous and warm here so I think it's the perfect contribution to the #summersandwichcollab hosted by the lovely @edibleshots and @cooking_with_wine. . . . Check out the hashtag for other contributions, they're delightful! . . #sandwich #sandwiches #sandwichesofInstagram #sandwichporn #sandwichlover #sandwichbread #sandwichoftheday #summerlunch #easylunch #quicklunch #burger #burgertime #burgerporn #burgertime #burgerday
Let me tell you what these Thai brussels sprouts a Let me tell you what these Thai brussels sprouts are NOT: they're not smelly, slimy, gross or overcooked. . . . Here's what they are: quick, easy to make, super nutritious and so so delicious. If you like bacon, you'll like the inclusion of thickly sliced bacon batons but even if you're plant based, these lightly charred, beautifully crunchy little beauties covered in Thai sauce (think sweet, salty and sour) will have you swooning. . . . The recipe is coming to the blog today! . . . #brusselsprouts #brusselssprouts #easylunch #easydinner #quicklunch #quickdinner #quickandeasy #15minutesmeal #easymeals #dinnerideas #easyrecipes #simplerecipes #foodideas #foodblogger #lunchideas #foodlife #quickrecipes #veggiebased #Thaisauce
So I hear it's finally zucchini season in the nort So I hear it's finally zucchini season in the northern hemisphere, yay! To celebrate, I've posted a recipe for this delicious, light but filling and super versatile zucchini tart on the blog. Perfect for those weekend brunches or evenings by the pool, as it can be eaten hot or cold. It's also great for the kids' lunch boxes. . . . Clickable link in my bio. Happy nearly Friday, lovelies! ☀️ https://onceafoodie.com/2020/06/18/zucchini-tart/ . . . . . . . . #zucchini #zucchinitart #zucchinirecipes #courgette #courgetterecipes #grownbykids #growingyourownfood #veggies #homegrownveggies #growyourownfood #ediblegarden #growfoodnotlawns #organicgarden #backyardgarden #gardenbeds #organicgardening #thehappygardeninglife #growsomethinggreen #organicgarden #homegrown #homegrownfood #seasonaleating #livinghealthy #healthykids #urbanhomestead #seasonalproduce #homegrownproduce #kidsinthegarden #happygardener #zucchinipie
Hello lovelies and happy Monday! This pasta line u Hello lovelies and happy Monday! This pasta line up is my entry into the #pastaislifecollab hosted by @handwritten.recipes and @cooking_with_wine 💕 . . This is another attempt at showcasing the beauty of everyday ingredients, like dry pasta! . . Be sure to check out the hashtag for more beautiful photography! . . . #pasta #stilllife #foodphotography #stilllifephotography #collab #foodphotographer #foodforfoodies #foodpassion #foodinsta #foodstyling #everydayfood #foodilicious #foodie #foodiefeature #igfoodie #detailsphotography
I've become a little obsessed with juicing lately I've become a little obsessed with juicing lately and I'm not even sorry. My skin is absolutely loving it and so am I - this wonderful morning ritual of sitting down to breakfast with a glass of a gorgeous colourful vitamin bomb in my hand is already become second nature to me. And just how gorgeous are these colours? . . . From the left to right here, we have a clean green juice made from apples, kale, silverbeet, baby spinach and celery, next the vibrant orange juice made out of turmeric, ginger, carrot, oranges and mandarins, the stunning red beetroot juice made out of beetroot, pineapple and oranges, a very attractive light brown coloured pear and apple juice in the small jar which is a great natural sweetener for smoothies, porridge or chocolate mousse (check out the new recipe on the blog!) but needs to be shaken because it easily separates as you can see and, finally, nearly out of sight on the right is a grapefruit, fennel, celery, orange and apple juice. All quite different but all beautiful and fresh (and so fun to mix together)! . . . . . . . #juice #fruitjuice #juicelover #juicingforhealth #coldpressedjuice #juicer #juicedetox #refreshingdrink #homemadejuice #freshjuice #healthyfruit #naturaldrink #healthyjuice #juicing #naturaljuice #juicetime #foodphotography #skinhealth
Winter is upon us here in Australia and so we're t Winter is upon us here in Australia and so we're turning to soups, stews and casseroles to warm us up! This meatball noodle soup is super easy, quick and so hearty! The recipe is on the blog. . . . . . . #meatballs #meatballsoup #eggnoodles #noodlesoup #veggies #soup #weekendlunch #weekendmenu #weekendfood #foodmakesmehappy #foodislife #foodphotography #comfortfood #homecooked #simplefood #familyfood #homecookedmeals #homemadedinner #refinedsugarfree #dinnertonight #easymeals #dinnerideas #healthydinner #quickdinner #quickrecipes #weeknightdinner #whatsfordinner #weekendfood #happycooking #weekdaycooking
The theme of this month's @foodcapturecollective # The theme of this month's @foodcapturecollective #monthlytechniquecollab hosted by @plate_and_pen and @some_indian_girl is Zoom - what a fun theme, right? . . . . I went for a clean close up shot here, just because many of the fresh ingredients we use every day are so beautiful but their beauty is totally underappreciated. So, I'm showcasing golden kiwis here. A little furry on the outside and a whole lotta sweet on the inside (like many of us, right? 😋). 🥝🥝 . . . Be sure to check out the hashtag for more beautiful photography! . . . #zoom #macro #macrophotography #stilllife #foodphotography #stilllifephotography #collab #macroworld #macroclique #kiwi #fruit #focus #foodphotographer #foodforfoodies #foodpassion #foodinsta #foodstyling
If you're looking for a chocolate fudge sauce reci If you're looking for a chocolate fudge sauce recipe which is supremely easy to make but tastes devilishly good – well, you just can’t walk past this one. That’s because this beauty only needs two ingredients and five minutes of your time to make - and helpfully, the recipe is now up on the blog! Happy weekend, lovelies! ♥️ https://onceafoodie.com/2020/06/05/two-ingredient-chocolate-fudge-sauce/ #chocolate #fudge #fudgesauce #chocolatefudge #chocolatefudgesauce #sweetcondensedmilk #sweetcondensedcoconutmilk #condensedcoconutmilk #homemadefudge #twoingredients #simplefudge #quickfudge #easyrecipe #quickdessert #easychocolatesauce #quickandeasy #homemadechocolatesauce
You'd be forgiven to think this delicious chocolat You'd be forgiven to think this delicious chocolate mousse is dessert... In fact it was my lunch a couple of times this week - thank goodness for WFH, right? In fact it's a nutritious thick shake which has not one, not two, but four different fruits and veggies in it (banana, avocado, pumpkin and sweet potato), as well as Greek yoghurt which is great for your gut and cacao which improves blood flow to your brain. As always, refined sugar free, and sweetened only with pear juice or, if you prefer, a drizzle of maple syrup. Perfect for lunchtime or that afternoon slump. It's super filling and best eaten with a spoon, and tastes like chocolate mousse! Yum! . . . . . #thickshake #banana #avocado #sweetpotato #pumpkin #cacaopowder #wfh #norefinedsugar #healthysnacks #healthysnacksforkids #healthykidssnacks #norefinedsugars #nosugaradded #nosugarchallenge #nosugardiet #nosugarneeded #nosugarnoflour #healthykidsfood #cleandiet #healthierchoices #eatinghealthier #kidsfoodideas #simpleingredients # #realfoodforkids #foodforkids #healthyfoodideas #healthyeatinghabits #fuelyourbodyright #chocolatemousse #wfhlunch
Firstly, happy birthday to my hubby who's celebrat Firstly, happy birthday to my hubby who's celebrating today. 🎂🎂 . . . And how fortunate that peanut butter is his favourite thing, right after chocolate. So much so that this no bake peanut butter cheesecake with chocolate ganache and cookie crust was a very obvious choice. This is also my contribution to the #peanutbuttercollab hosted by the lovely Larisa @edibleartphotography and Kirby @leisurefanclub. Go on, check out the other contributions, there's so many fabulous ones! . . . PS: He loved it, and so did the kids. If you want to give it a try, the recipe is now on the blog. 🧡💛 . . https://onceafoodie.com/2020/05/27/no-bake-chocolate-peanut-butter-cheesecake/ . . #peanutbutter #peanutbutterlover #peanutbuttercheesecake #nobake #nobakedessert #nobakecheesecake #peanutbutteraddict #happybirthday #birthdaycake #peanutbutterlove #peanutbutterchocolate #peanutbutterandchocolate #peanutbutterislife #nobakecake #nobakerecipe #rawcake #rawcheesecake #rawdessert
Yesterday while I was making hubby's birthday cake Yesterday while I was making hubby's birthday cake (his birthday is on Wednesday but we celebrated today because birthday celebrations are always better on the weekend, don't you agree?), I kinda accidentally came up with a new recipe for chocolate ganache which also doubles perfectly as chocolate fudge sauce. It's not healthy and it's definitely a treat, but it's perfectly pourable when warm, hardens up well in the fridge (when layered on a cake) but also easily reheats - SO GOOD! Plus, you only need two ingredients - sweet condensed coconut milk and chocolate. That's it - and then: perfection. . . If you're on my Christmas card list, then this is what you're getting for Christmas this year! 🎁 . . . #chocolate #chocolateganache #ganache #fudge #fudgesauce #chocolatefudge #chocolatefudgesauce #sweetcondensedmilk #sweetcondensedcoconutmilk #condensedcoconutmilk #homemadefudge
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