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Definitely NOT a chef
There are people who can feel and sense their way through the kitchen. Naturals, who are seemingly always coming up with new ideas. People who don’t repeat the same meals over and over…
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Gather the Daughters by Jennie Melamed
Set on an island that we quickly come to understand to be isolated from the rest of the world, Gather the Daughters is a frightening account of the extent of the rigidity and…
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Cooked Spinach & Rice
Serves: 2 | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 40 minutes Main Ingredients: 1 small/medium onion 200g bag of Spinach Approx 150g lean minced beef (I use 5% fat if possible) 2…
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Garlic Chicken
Serves: 2 | Prep time: 5-10 minutes | Cooking time: 25-30 minutes Main Ingredients: 2 chicken breast fillets Herbs, spices & condiments: Pinch of pepper Pinch of salt 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp…
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Cupboard Essentials
I think we all have our basic and fundamental ingredients that most, if not all, of our meals use. We’re talking about oils, herbs, spices, condiments that we use time and time again…
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Simple Roast Vegetables
Serves: 2 | Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 30 mins This recipe can work with several combinations of vegetables. It’s easy, it’s convenient and I usually have something in the fridge…
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Happier Thinking by Lana Grace Riva
Happier Thinking can be thought of as a short and sweet guidebook or manual that you can keep by our side for guidance on the road to a more positive outlook in life.…
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His Bloody Project by Graeme Macrae Burnet
His Bloody Project is a brilliantly written account of a violent triple murder, the events leading up to the murder and the process of convicting and trying the suspected murderer. Seventeen year old…
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Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
Eleanor Oliphant is nearly thirty years old. She lives on her own and has worked in the same office for over ten years. Eleanor leaves the office on a Friday afternoon and doesn’t…
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Getting out of the Comfort Zone
You know the Comfort Zone? The one where you travel to work on autopilot, and you know the exact minimum amount of work that you need to get done before you can pack…
