A while back I saw a photo of a woman wrapped up on social media and read further into what it was all about. It was a Closing of the Bones ceremony, a traditional Mexican ceremony using woven cloth massage with the purpose of nurturing the mother after her passage through birth and into motherhood. … Read more
The broccoli salad that made me fall in love with broccoli again. It’s crunchy, zesty and keeps well in the fridge. This salad is one I’ve been making the past few weeks and was inspired by a @cookieandkate recipe. – 200g rizoni pasta, uncooked– 1 large head broccoli or 2 small– Big handful of herbs (used basil, … Read more
Each postpartum visit looks different but my day always starts off in my kitchen. I prepare a few meals, fresh tea infusions and nut mylks and pack my trusty lilac crate full of all my homemade goodies. For this visit I arrived to find this cutie and her Mum snuggled up in bed, as always … Read more
Bliss Balls are such a great quick snack and I literally made hundreds before I birthed both my babies. I’d grab a few from the freezer each night to put on my bedside table so I’d have some energy to stay awake through those loooooong nights. Here’s a recipe I’ve been making for a while … Read more
Breastfeeding was always something I deeply wanted to do. I heard it was tricky and took myself off to a private class to prepare. Fast forward a few months and I had a real life baby to try and do this thing with. The first few nights before my milk came in were hellish with … Read more
I pay my respects to the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people who are the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land that I live, work and raise my children on. I also acknowledge that the people of this land hold knowledge about healing and community which we can all learn from. I also recognize their continuing connection to this land and culture. I pay my respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.
I pay my respects to the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people who are the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land that I live, work and raise my children on. I also acknowledge that the people of this land hold knowledge about healing and community which we can all learn from. I also recognise their continuing connection to this land and culture. I pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
