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Do you compost? I have been composting for the la

Do you compost?

I have been composting for the last few years but have not really put much thought into the why's and the real importance of composting to the eco-system.

We always had a compost heap growing up but I thought it was old fashioned. Why don't we just use a bin like other people. But obviously my parents understood the value of turning organic waste into food for the garden back then.

I written a detailed blogpost about composting for @unwrapped_co. The link is in the bio. And learned so much in the process. There are also wonderful companies that you might have never heard off that is doing amazing things to revive our soil.

Follow them @thecompostkitchen @thebigscoopsa @bokashibran and @yolocomposttumbler.

Also head over to @unwrapped_co for the amazing giveaway that is running until 12pm today to help you start on your composting journey in celebration of International compost awareness week. There is a great prize up for grabs.
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#composting #reviveoursoil#vermicomposting #giveaway#soilislife #growyourownfood #bethechange

Not to be a traitor to the good old banana bread b

Not to be a traitor to the good old banana bread but pumpkin bread is also a thing.

I made this bread a few months ago but totally forgot about it. The recipe is from one of my favorite blogs @gkstories. Just searched for butternut pumpkin bread on their blog.

I adapted the icing to a dairy-free icing and made it with cashew nuts. Cashews are pretty great when soaked and can thicken soups or be turned into sweet icing with the help of some lemon zest, honey, and vanilla. You should try it:)
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#woodenspoonkitchen #foodblog# foodphotography #pumpkinbread #cashewicing #veganicing#moveoverbananabread#baking#bakersofinstagram#bread

I do love me some oats but feeling a bit uncreativ

I do love me some oats but feeling a bit uncreative making breakfast in the morning now that smoothie season is a thing of the past. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We don't really eat cereal in the morning and breakfast is normally oats, eggs, mushrooms, spinach, and avo or a smoothie. I also love chia pudding but my children are not fans.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Do you have any clever warm breakfast ideas? I did start making oats in my @instantpotsa this week and it is so much faster at only three minutes of cooking time but I need some more inspiration.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Who else got the sniffles? Last week my son was i

Who else got the sniffles?

Last week my son was ill and now we are fighting the change of season cold with lot's of citrus, @the_harvest_table bone broth and @silverlab_healing colloidal silver nose spray.

I have a love affair with overnight oats and love this citrus combo with orange juice and fresh ginger. It just makes our mornings so much calmer when breakfast was made the night before.

The basic formula for overnight oats per portion is: 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup liquid. For this recipe I used fresh orange juice but otherwise I use @buttanuttspreads almond milk.

I also grated in some orange zest and a thumbsize ginger. I always add some @nomuchirps vanilla paste and a pinch of salt.

But really you can play around with different ingredients like nut butters, cocoa and tahini and add some mashed banana and dates for sweetness.

I had all these lovely fruits at home so I went overboard and used all of them, raspberries, sliced apple sticks, orange segments, passion fruit and @helloganico pomegranate rubies.

I also added some toasted coconut but any nuts and seeds will do.

These @leparfait_sa jars comes from @delishmonster_ chocolate sauces and I am keeping mine for sure! So cute!!

Have a happy sunny week🌞
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#foodphotography #foodstyling #breakfast #overnightoats #breakfast #mealplanning #foodtographyschool#fightingacold

So what do you do?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I watched a video by @magriet.co a social media expert and Magriet said I should tell you what I do. So here it is:)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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At this stage, a lot of different things food-related. I loved teaching cooking classes but I want to create more time with my family, I want to stress less, my health is important to me. So I am carving out my dream job/life one step at a time.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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* So at this stage I am running my food blog and learning to take amazing food pictures, not quite there yet:) I am also working more with brands and will be adding appliances and homeware to my shop that I believe every kitchen should have. I also sell pantry labels and fridge meal planners on my shopI to help you be more organised in the kitchen. I want the blog to be a space where people can find a lot of good advice regarding pantry staples, kitchen organisation, kitchen equipment, meal planning. Creating recipes that nourish and guiding people in living in a more healthy & sustainable way.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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* I am also running another social media account for a client, where I am learning a lot about sustainability.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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* I work with brands to create recipe content⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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* I consult with clients in their homes regarding meal planning, pantry organisation, kitchen equipment and also giving private cooking classes. This is still a program I am developing. But I am lucky to have a few great clients I am working with.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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* I create recipe e-books with meal plans to inspire people to eat healthier and getting more organised in the kitchen. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So that is #woodenspoonkitchen in a nutshell. Let me know how I can help you?

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Hope your Monday is off to a good start. I feel re

Hope your Monday is off to a good start. I feel rested after a busy week and weekend. The ice cream workshop at @helloganico went really well and it was a lovely morning with a great crowd. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
But now it is back to my desk and time to finish @foodtographyschool, I need to start planning my online class for @skillshare. There I have said it, I have until middle May to submit my teacher challenge. Yikes!! And then I also need to get cracking on the NEW E-BOOK for winter.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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*Watching New Amsterdam on Netflix. I love a good hospital series.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
* I am on week 8 of @sweat. It is still hard but I feel stronger and exercising is becoming a habit I am looking forward to.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
* Listening to the @drcarolineleaf podcast. She is Neuroscientist, mental health & mind expert.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A quick butternut soup recipe for you. I made this

A quick butternut soup recipe for you. I made this recipe again yesterday in a cooking class and have been making it for years in my domestic cooking classes. It is packed full of flavour and the best part is that you don't need to chop the butternut!! Over the years I have developed so many shortcuts because believe it or not, I don't like to slave away in the kitchen all day long or have a pile of dishes to wash up afterwards.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Add stock and cook for about 10 minutes. The butternut will already be soft at this stage. Blend with a stick blender. I love using my @bamixsa for this.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Serve with a drizzle of coconut milk toasted pumpkin seeds and chilli flakes. Ideal for the autumn weather, make a double batch and keep it in the freezer.

Last day to enter the ice cream GIVEAWAY! Follow

Last day to enter the ice cream GIVEAWAY!

Follow the instructions a few posts back. Entries close at 12pm tomorrow.

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