Nourish magazine issue 76
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Struggling to find inspiration in the kitchen? Overwhelmed by a cluttered space? Here's how to effortlessly turn your bench top into a creative,...
Some of the best nutrition is to be found in wholegrains (and pseudograins) that have been around for thousands of years.
Eco period products have risen in popularity – they’re sustainable, affordable, healthy, and convenient. Here’s what you need to know so...
Learn when to consider a vegan and gluten-free diet (and when you probably shouldn’t). Plus, discover four popular plant-based meals and how...
The science is in. Shifting to a plant-based food system is essential to avoid climate and ecological breakdown. And now we have a roadmap to...
Diversity is just as important as quantity if you want to boost your health and wellbeing with the veggies you eat. Read on to discover 10 ways...
Going vegan can be a life-changing experience, and it’s not without its challenges. The good news is you’re not alone. There are identifiable...
Think mashed potatoes, but elevated. Our take on the traditional side dish features vegan sour cream, garlic, and a secret weapon that might...
This salad is so simple, full of flavour and literally only takes a few minutes to create – we promise!
This cinnamon-scented apple loaf uses almond meal and a flax egg to create a beautiful moist sponge, which contrasts perfectly with the sliced...
A treat for the eyes as well as the tastebuds, these doughnuts are spiced with aromatic ginger and topped with a vanilla-scented maple glaze....
This playful dish is a celebration of colour, filled with beautiful plant-based ingredients, turmeric rice, and fermented goodness that will...
Burgs are life! We love all the classics, and they are tastier and better for you when filled with plants.
Nothing beats noodles with a super flavoursome broth. No wonder they eat it for breakfast in Vietnam – what better way to start the day!
Spraying sheets and pillows with calming scents can be a wonderful aid to slumber
The next time you go for a walk, discover the wonder of the everyday world around you
A skincare routine can be a way to nourish yourself inside and out
When the clouds converge, practise gratitude for the smallest of glimmers, and learn to dance in the rain.
Struggling to find inspiration in the kitchen? Overwhelmed by a cluttered space? Here's how to effortlessly turn your bench top into a creative, stylish space.
We tend to love the convenience of keeping things on the kitchen bench: a bowl of fruit, another for spare change, a kettle, a toaster, a juicer and a jaffle iron. Then somehow your olive oil and oft-used spices have gone from cameo appearances to starring roles, and the actual food preparation area has evaporated to something barely useable.
Firstly, consider how often the item is being used (once a month or even weekly should not grant an item prime real estate) before allocating it some cupboard space if it’s a regularly used appliance or food.
If space is limited, there are plenty of storage solutions available from stores that can help open up new options such as hanging racks behind pantry doors for oils and spices.
While de-cluttering, if you find barely used products, acknowledge the purpose they served in the past with gratitude and move them on. The extra space created from the departure of unused appliances will feel luxurious once you’ve let go.
If your kitchen bench is on the smaller side and cupboard space limited even once you’ve de-cluttered, there are still ways you can increase the functionality and aesthetics. Home stylist Suzanne Bellerby suggests installing hanging rails for any lingering bench dwellers such as pretty mugs or cups, which can become a feature as well as serving a purpose.
Another way to maximise space is to buy a large chopping board designed to sit over your cooktop, which instantly creates a new food preparation space. Or, if you have a particularly unattractive kitchen bench, we love the huge recycled timber chopping boards from Tasmanian company Endemic Design (endemicdesign.com.au) that can provide a functional surface while acting as a permanent decorative feature – bye bye, ugly bench top!
One of the easiest (and cheapest) ways to spruce up the look of your kitchen is to throw the aged and mismatching utensils you’ve collected over the years and replace them with a matching set. Bellerby suggests matching a new utensil collection to a favourite cushion to create some synchronicity throughout your home, or if you have a particularly fabulous tea towel, match it to that. A colourful, patterned tea towel
“Think of a beautiful tea towel as a piece of art, as they’re always on display in your kitchen and often remind you of a holiday or perhaps it’s something your child helped create,” Bellerby says. “Such a simple, inexpensive item for your kitchen that is functional and fun, and it can then set the tone for your colour scheme.”
Humans for most of history have been gatherers rather than hunters, yet the myth persists that eating animals is natural and necessary. Doctors...
Bolster your mental health during the depths of winter by resisting the urge to hibernate indoors.
Making the transition can seem a little overwhelming, but we’re here to say: plant-based is for everyone! Read on to put your worries away.
Your daily routine needn’t be chore-like or complicated. It can instead be a moving meditation, a moment of restoration, a sensory joy.
Great food photos can have us drooling over dishes we’ve never even tasted. Here’s how to take your food photography to the next level.
Wholefoods may just save your life, and at the very least, they will deliver a host of health benefits. Here’s what you need to know to get...
This salad is a plant polyphenol powerhouse, loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C, and equally packed with delicious flavours and textures.
This dish is great for a light dinner and perfect for entertaining. These little skewers will have everyone asking for more!
This quiche recipe is easy to prepare ahead of time and reheat before serving – perfect for entertaining. We’ve listed it as a lunch or...
Pair Licor 43 Horchata with coffee for a perfect cocktail combination. The sweetness of pineapple juice with the creamy Horchata results in a...
Smashed avocado on toast is perhaps the most popular breakfast or brunch item out there, and as much as we love the mighty avo, it generally has...
This smoothie takes a few minutes longer to prepare than a standard smoothie, but your kids will LOVE you for it. It’s also super pretty and...
The ultimate vehicle for a colourful array of vegetables (vary the mix by season or as you choose), this rich and fragrant korma with tender...
Spraying sheets and pillows with calming scents can be a wonderful aid to slumber
The next time you go for a walk, discover the wonder of the everyday world around you
A skincare routine can be a way to nourish yourself inside and out
When the clouds converge, practise gratitude for the smallest of glimmers, and learn to dance in the rain.
