Petite Kitchen Recipe Journal

I am really excited to have added this delicious, and beautifully photographed recipe book to the Cush & Nooks online shop. The recipes that you'll find in Petite Kitchen will inspire you and nourish every aspect of your life.




Created by Eleanor Ozich, each recipe comes from her heart, and is as nature intended it to be, simple! Her road to simple eating began when her 4 year old daughter, Izabella, developed what was seemingly incurable, severe eczema. After countless doctors and specialists visits, still no one could explain the cause of Izabella's condition, nor the impact it had on her behavior.




Finally naturopath, Jennifer Garrett, was able to provide them with the answers they were looking for. She explained that Izabella was suffering from Gut and Psychology Syndrome (also known as GAPS), which is an imbalance of bad gut bacteria causing toxins. The result was her eczema and her extreme mood fluctuations.

The remedy was simple - change Izabella's diet. Eliminating grain, sugar, additives and preservatives, and adopting a simple, clean way of eating has made a world of difference. Izabella is now healthy and happy, and her eczema and behavioral problems are a distant memory. The change of diet has also had a massive impact on Eleanor, her husband and their one year old son - the whole family has a new lease on life, and the energy and positivity is phenomenal.





Petite Kitchen is the nurtured result of this transformation. It is inspiring that food, the very thing that is causing obesity, depression and health epidemics of unfathomable proportions, is also the answer to curing, cleansing, and fixing our body and mind. Simply by exchanging sugar and grains for whole, natural and unprocessed alternatives, you can enjoy life's delicious pleasures whilst creating positivity in both your mental and physical life.





I encourage all of you, in fact, I think you owe it to yourself to give Eleanor's recipes a try, and see how they can turn your life around. Don't think because it's healthy, it's boring, far from it. You can enjoy such scrumptious delights as Espresso Fudge Brownie, White Chocolate and Raspberry Almond Muffins, and how about Garlic Beef Burgers with Smokey Chilli Tomato Sauce?! It will be the best $30 you ever spent!



Armadillo&Co Rugs

I've been meaning to do this post for a while now, because I know how lots of you are wanting to find fabulous rugs. I think they're so important for a home - they create a cosiness, and I've talked before about how brilliant they are for defining zones and areas in your home or workplace.

Dael & I love to use rugs from Armadillo&Co for our clients. They come in a range of show-stopping patterns and colours, and each rug is custom made for it's owner. You choose the pattern/style of rug, and the colours. They can be made any size you want (max. 4 x10 m), and in any shape (rectangular, round, oval, or cut to a specific shape). The cost is calculated per m2.




Founded by Jodie Fried & Sally Pottharst in Melbourne, 2009, the aim was for their rugs to lie lightly on this earth. Every piece embraces Fair Trade practices, and is crafted from sustainable natural fibres including pure wool, jute, cotton and hemp. All purchases benefit local schools in the weavers' Indian villages.

I hope you don't mind the amount of photos I've included in this post, but I really wanted to show you a good range of the options available. This only scrapes the surface though, there are many more. If anyone is interested in more information about purchasing an Armadillo&Co rug, please contact me - I'd love to help.


Chevron


Chevron Multi-Stripe


Ribbon Stripe


Ribbon Multi-Stripe


Band Multi-Stripe

Band

Casablanca



Addition

Triangle

Flower Weave - Dandelion


Flower Weave - Marigold


all images off the Armadillo&Co website or blog


As I said, this is just a small selection. I have chosen my favourites, and you know I love colour & pattern. There are lots of neutral, earthy rugs if that is more your style.