So, who are we?

We are sisters. We are kindred spirits. We are separated souls.


We share everything, including a passion for food.


This blog is designed to share that love, and inspire our readers to come along on a journey to body and mind nourishment.


Jaimee:


Growing up in New Zealand, I was surrounded by fresh produce, meat, milk, nuts, grains; thanks to the strong agricultural economy the country beholds.

I also lived on a farm for my first 10 years, so most of what I ate was locally & organically grown, free of pesticides or chemical fertilizers, and as close to its natural form as possible. 


Fast forward 13 years and I am now living in London; I turned my life upside down this year. I packed my belongings into a suitcase and moved to the other side of the world. I left a job I loved and a family I love beyond expression. I am also now confronted with the reality of food outside clean, green God Zone.


London is like nowhere else, it is so huge, and there are so many people that I guarantee you would never accidentally see the same person twice. It is a cultural melting pot, has the first and most advanced underground rail system, and yet it is truly lacking in providing affordable food for the health, nutrition and safety conscious 21st-centurion. 


The large supermarket chains, for example Sainsbury's, Iceland, and Tesco’s have a satisfactory offering; they stock well known brands on their shelves and market products at a price level affordable to most middle-class Britons. However, without generalizing, I believe these supermarkets pride themselves on providing groceries cheaply, and not necessarily caring how they achieve that.


Which leads me to this; my quest to eat whole, organic, vegetarian food in a city with more grey than green.


Shannon:


Over the last year, I decided to change my lifestyle drastically. Following years of having a negative relationship with food, I decided to live my life by one motto; 'You are what you eat, so don't be fast, cheap, easy or fake.'


Implementing this saw me cut out almost all processed foods and carbohydrates. I immediately felt better for it. I began extensive research; where was my food coming from, and what were the effects it was having on my body and the environment.

This led me down an obvious path; converting from a vegetarian, to a vegan - a welcome change as I see my body and general health reap the rewards.


All it took was three things. A heart. A brain. And the willingness to use them both.


While I don't agree that a vegan lifestyle is for everyone, I do believe it is something we should all consider and at least understand. Ignorance really is bliss, but do think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight.

Here, I will share my knowledge and beliefs, what I'm eating and what I am excited about.

Based in Auckland, I often struggle with accessibility to quality vegan products, so my recipes often involve thinking outside the square. I hope I can help and inspire you on your road to optimum health.




We may be worlds apart, but together we hope to motivate and educate.


Yours in food, Shannon & Jaimee x