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Buckwheat Chia Bircher Muesli (inspired by thesimpleveganista.com)

Ingredients 2 tablespoon rolled oats 2 tablespoons raw buckwheat kernels 2 tablespoon chia seeds 1/2 teaspoon or so vanilla 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, or non-dairy milk of choice cinnamon, lottsss of it 3 figs 1/2 apple a few almonds a few pepitas In small bowl combine oats, buckwheat, chia seeds, vanilla, milk, cinnamon. Mix well, cover and refrigerate overnight, or eat in one to two hours after it has set. Serve topped with diced figs, apples and nuts/seeds and a sprinkle of cinnamon...add a little more milk if desired. Serves one.

Rice Paper Rolls

Megan Gale's Go-To Salad

I absolutely adore Hamish and Andy. Initially, I was dismayed on discovering the slew of ridiculously good-looking women who’ve kept them company over the years. I sighed, shaking my head as I deleted "Does Hamish have any allergies" and "What's Andy's favourite film" from my browser history. No chance, Natasha. No chance.

But not one to give in to a defeatist attitude, I now see the litany of banging, accomplished women who've set the precedent in a positive light:

1) I actually owe a huge amount of gratitude to these so-called ‘girlfriends’ for keeping Hamish and Andy occupied until I am old enough to see the relationship move from pedo-territory into the adorable ‘age is just a number baby’ category,

2) They’ll have had such an overdose of models and busty blondes, I’ll make a refreshing, albeit potentially awkward, change as a normal human being.

In the meantime, Megan Gale, who Andy used to date (think of the banter! Think of the sex! Oh god it’s all too much) has phenomenal taste in salads.

“I created this salad because I loved all the ingredients independently, and I wanted to see what they were like together. Turns out, they are delicious.”

Roast pumpkin slices drizzled with macadamia or grapeseed oil until caramelised and tender. Grill a piece of salmon (again, using macadamia or grapeseed oil) and place on top of pumpkin. Add sliced avocado and mango, and top with fig and balsamic vinegar.

Orange-Spiced Homemade Chai Tea

If you've mastered the original,  you're ready for the next level of chai tea excitement. If you haven't tried my first recipe, FOMO need not occur, you can catch up here.

In a large teapot, brew for several minutes:

3 teaspoons of orange pekoe tea

1 crushed cinnamon stick

2 slices of ginger

1/2 a teaspoon of whole cloves

1/2 teaspoon of cardamon pods

3 teaspoons of orange zest 

2 teaspoons of manuka honey (it can go in the teapot, or you can add it after)

Serve with a dash of warmed milk. If you have an espresso machine, why not froth it for an extra special experience?

Avo + Eggs

Homemade Chai Tea

Even if it takes longer to make than it does to drink, a real chai tea is like having your soul awakened from the inside. Yes, I thought of that myself. Chai tea aids digestion, is full of antioxidants, and gives you a light caffeine boost, so it is a pretty swell option for the afternoon slump (not that you get those when you eat right... but any excuse to stop for tea!)

In a big teapot, preferably in a charming pastel colour, brew for several minutes:

3 teaspoons of black tea

1 crushed cinnamon stick

1/2 a Vanilla bean, chopped

2 slices of ginger

1/2 a teaspoon of whole cloves

1/2 teaspoon of cardamon pods

a couple twists of cracked black pepper (No really, it helps bring out the sweetness of the spices)

Half a grated green apple

Serve with warmed milk of your choice (I find non-dairy milks like soy or almond work better), and stir in some organic honey to taste. Sprinkle the top with cinnamon for added class and flavour.