They say that birds of a feather flock together. Lilydale’s latest dining destination, Round Bird Can’t Fly is choosing the solo route and soaring high. This approach is already working for the local food scene in Lilydale and it helps when Round Bird Can’t Fly decides to position itself on the doorstop to much of […]
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“People who love to eat are always the best people,” American chef/author Julia Child once said, which is an accurate description of vegan and vegetarian Melbourne hanging out at The Food Truck Park in Preston earlier this month. The mobile street food phenomenon has hit Melbourne in recent years and many vendors are trucking their
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The 1000 Steps circuit in the Dandenong Ranges takes me about 45 minutes to complete, and it involves a lot of hill- climbing. The fire trail to the left of the 1000 Steps is my usual starting point so I can complete the first half of the circuit with enough space and breathing room without
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There was talk in my local newspaper that the Chosen Bean Cafe had revamped itself. With a larger venue and expanded menu, the Chosen Bean Cafe was also keen to embrace its passion to please its customers. Such a warm embrace can now be enjoyed at this latest and spacious site. There was promise that
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Many Australians are keen to seek raw food choices. The benefits of eating fresh, raw wholefoods are abound, even when satisfying those sweeter cravings. Vegan Life Magazine brings me loads of vegan inspiration; enough to set me out on my own little vegan travel adventures around town. Vegan raw desserts are easily found on Melbourne’s raw
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“Walk, don’t run!” These wise words arrived in an email while I was logged in remotely at my local library. For over a month now, my usual creative space has been undergoing water damage repairs. My beloved space is in boxes – deconstructed – while my notes and photos are packed in a transportable basket.
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This summer, I’ve made more of a concerted effort to disconnect from the digital world and spend more time re-connecting to the things I love – travelling more locally, enjoying the warm weather and eating delicious, vegan meals. As a result, I’ve welcomed the nurturing power that nature can provide me. By being closer to
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What I love about spending Christmas at home in Australia is the hot weather and the chance to explore. I’ve never known Christmas any other way because I love Australian summers filled with lots of foodie daytrips, beach swims and an abundance of fresh summer berries popping up everywhere. I’ve always adored eating beautifully plump berries
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No matter how far or for how long we travel, our wellness plays an imperative role while on the road. When we travel, we can put our bodies through unfamiliar situations like an epic mountain climb or experiencing new foods. Even the act of travelling in between time zones or contrasting seasons can test our
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Conditions have picked up in Melbourne for me to plan for more bike rides. I have discovered that the trick is to plan my bike rides on days when the forecast isn’t too inclement with plenty of time to explore. I found a free Sunday in my schedule earlier this week and I successfully planned
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