There’s something truly comforting about a big pot of harira — Morocco’s iconic, soul‑warming soup. Packed with lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh herbs, it’s not just delicious, but also nourishing. Lentils and chickpeas provide plant-based protein and fibre to keep you full and support gut health, while tomatoes bring antioxidants like vitamin C and lycopene. The warming spices, like cinnamon, turmeric, and cumin, add flavour and potential anti-inflammatory benefits.

Zucchini slice is one of those timeless recipes that earns its place on repeat. It’s simple, nourishing, and endlessly versatile — equally at home in a lunchbox, picnic spread, or easy weeknight dinner. I love it for the way it transforms a handful of everyday ingredients into something satisfying and balanced, with plenty of veggies, protein, and flavour in every bite. It’s also forgiving and adaptable, so you can tweak it with whatever you have on hand. Make ahead, portion

Coming to you with a snack or lunch idea... Vita-weat crackers +Labne (strained natural yoghurt) + Boiled egg + Roasted tomato. It ’s giving: High protein, high fibre, anti-oxidant hit, probiotic goals, delicious, easy and satisfying. Labne is a delicious and nourishing dip to have at hand. It goes wonderfully with breads, crackers, vegetable sticks and salads. I will often make a batch on the weekend so that I can use it throughout the week. It contains all the fab component

Over the weekend, I had the absolute delight of attending the Brisbane Writer’s Festival to see Helen Goh in conversation with Sarah Kanowski. Helen was in town to introduce her new book “Baking and the Meaning of Life”. I loved this conversation – it gave language to something many of us feel instinctively: the way food, and in particular, baking, strengthens relationships and communities. She spoke of food as a love language and of the rituals of preparing and sharing meals