Newcastle is feeling like our second home recently, having made a few trips there in the space of the first few months of the year, and after speaking to lots of locals plus discovering our own favourites, I wanted to share our eat, play, stay pointers for this...
Thinking about what you CAN EAT to support your sleep and mood? Tryptophan is my go to nutrient for sleep. It’s an amino acid (remember, amino acids are the building blocks for protein), and precursor for the production of both: Serotonin which influences mood,...
Improving sleep involves adopting healthy habits and creating a conducive environment for rest. It’s World Sleep Week so here are some tips to help improve your sleep: Establish a bedtime routine: Consistency is key. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time...
Last week I didn’t grocery shop. We were low on fresh ingredients – fruit and veg – in the fridge and fruit bowl, but I wanted to make a challenge and be as resourceful as possible and cook everything I had on hand and not go to the shops (exception...
Did you guess it? EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL. No doubt if you’ve been part of the Brown Paper Community for a while then you see I use it in a variety of ways in different recipes. Let’s discuss the health benefits first though and then we’ll get into...
BEYOND EXCITED that I can FINALLY share that I’m one of the new hosts of GOOD CHEF, BAD CHEF on Channel 10 !!!!! Just ecstatic to be presenting delicious food alongside the wonderful and amazingly talented Dr Joanna McMillan, Chef Time Bone and Chef Mike Reid ....
