Festive Trail Mix | Recipes

FESTIVE TRAIL MIX

This easy-peasy trail mix recipe is great for giving as a gift during the festive season. The tanginess of the cranberries, the crunchiness of the nuts and the smoothness of the chocolate make a favourable combo.

Ingredients

5 parts dry roasted nuts of choice*

1 part cranberries 

1 part dark chocolate, broken into chunks**

e.g. 500g roasted nuts, 100g cranberries, 100g dark chocolate

Method

1. Place the nuts, cranberries and chocolate into a large bowl and toss to combine
2. Place into jars or containers for storage.

*I used a mixed nuts bag of cashews, almonds, walnuts, macadamias, pistachios and hazelnuts
** I used Lindt Excellence A Touch of Sea Salt, you can use any chocolate of choice, raw chocolate, cacao nibs, dark chocolate bits etc.

Notes
Use old jars and add a label and ribbon to give as a Christmas gift.
(I reused two 200g Moccona coffee glass jars and filled them with this)

Yum!

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Stripe Tease | Style

Cameo Above You dress (here), Sheike Mastermind top (here), Country Road stripe detail linen scarf (here), Witchery Katie espadrille (here), Witchery print wrap halter dress (here), Seed Heritage Poppy canvas slide (here), Sun Of A Beach chaise lounge towel (here)

You can never have too many stripes. If you're a fan of stripes, like I am, you'll enjoy the Spring Summer 14/15 take on this trend. All-over, vertical, horizontal, bold stripes, thin stripes, there are numerous ways that stripes have been reinvented this season.

The items listed above are just an easy way to inject (more) stripes into your closet this season. If you're not a fan of all-over, try the Seed canvas slides, the Country Road striped scarf or just take them with you to the beach (Sun Of A Beach lounge towel).

Images of Bec &Bridge from popsugar.com.au

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Oven-Roasted Brussel Sprouts | Recipes

OVEN-ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS

Vegan, paleo 
Makes 4 servings

If you've previously had an aversion to Brussel sprouts, this simple recipe will convert even the worst of veggie skeptics. These miniature looking cabbages are delightful roasted with a generous sprinkling of salt.

Ingredients
500g (1lb) Brussel sprouts
2 tablespoons extra-virgin Olive Oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Method
1. Preheat the oven to 200C (400F).
2. Place Brussel sprouts into a rimmed baking sheet, add olive oil and a sprinkling of salt and pepper and toss to coat.
3. Roast the Brussel sprouts for 30 minutes (turning every 10 minutes), until golden brown on the outside, and tender on the inside.
4. Serve immediately with extra salt and pepper to taste.

Balsamic & Feta Brussel Sprouts

Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and toss with a handful of crumbled feta.

Delicious!

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Christmas Gift Guide for the Body & Mind | Wellbeing

The Seventh Duchess Bora Bora Green Tea with Tahitian Lime (here), Pana Chocolate (here), La Vie Boheme Dreamer Yoga Mat (here), Coco Daydream Cactus Face Candle (here), Perfect Potion Bamboo Glass Dome Diffuser (here), Peter Alexander Lace Eyemask (here), Vice & Velvet Blushing Phoenix Soap (here), Cotton On Body Luxe Plush Gown (here), The Seventh Duchess Grace Organic Beauty Tea (here), Hruskaa Hanging Planter (here), I Quit Sugar For Life Cookbook (here), Mozi Reed Diffuser Fig & Rhubarb (here), C.Wonder Ikat Polka Dot Tea For One (here)

This Christmas gift guide is for those friends or family members who are stressed-out and are well in need of some me-time. The following is a selection of gifts to add a little dose of zen to their lives and to ensure that they start the new year with their body and mind set to refresh.

The Seventh Duchess Bora Bora Green Tea with Tahitian Lime
This beach inspired green tea is infused with zesty lime to invigorate and awaken the palate. This gift is perfect for relaxation as green tea contains the amino acid L-Theanine which is linked to relaxation and helps reduce anxiety.

Pana Chocolate Raw Organic Chocolate
Raw, organic, fair-trade and handmade, Pana Chocolate has all the benefits of regular dark chocolate and more. Consumed in moderation, chocolate is a mood elevator and aids with stress relief. Yum!

La Vie Boeheme Dreamer Yoga Mat
For the yogis, this beautifully printed yoga mat will be encouragement to start or continue yoga practice. Yoga provides a multitude of health benefits including relaxation, but also improves strength, flexibility and posture.

Coco Daydream Cactus Face Candle
Covered in cute illustrations representing the scent of the candle. Cactus face is a combination of summer fruits and green succulents.

Perfect Potion Bamboo Glass Dome Diffuser
An easy way to disperse essential oils into the home. Combine this gift with anxiety reducing essential oil such as lavender, bergamot, sandalwood, rose and orange.

Peter Alexander Eye Mask
Ideal for those who have trouble sleeping, are light sensitive, or travel extensively. Blocking out light with an eyemask helps to improve sleep.

Vice & Velvet Blushing Phoenix Soap
Beautiful handmade soap made from scratch in Melbourne, Australia. 100% vegan and cruelty free.

Cotton On Body Luxe Plush Gown
Let them sink into this soft gown and put their feet up. After all, they deserve it.

The Seventh Duchess Grace Organic Beauty Tea
Full of antioxidants, this herbal tea is ideal for replenishing the skin, and promoting health and wellbeing.

Hruskaa Hanging Planter
Give them the gift of nature indoors. Indoor plants have huge positive effects on health and wellbeing, not only aesthetically (especially in this planter), but also they can improve indoor air quality and help lower stress.

I Quit Sugar For Life Cookbook
For those who want to or already have made a transition to a healthier lifestyle. Plenty of recipe ideas and lots of tips and tricks to help stay off sugar for good.

Mozi Reed Diffuser Fig & Rhubarb
Make their home smell superb. Fill their home with a relaxing, fresh fragrance and soothe their senses.

C.Wonder Ikat Polka Dot Tea For One
We all know that tea has a bounty of benefits. This gorgeous teapot with teacup for one is great for those who enjoy relaxing in style with a freshly brewed cup of tea.

These gifts could also be combined as a relaxation hamper for a loved one.

And don't forget to take some time for yourself to relax during the busy holiday period!

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Luxurious Hammocks | Interior

With Melbourne weather on the cooler side, I've been dreaming of this type of cozy place. Cushions, blankets, a lifestyle magazine, a mug of freshly brewed tea and of course, a hammock. What a blessing this life is to have a place like this in one's dreams.

All images from my Pinterest

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