One of mum and dad’s apple trees was grafted with three different apple varieties a few years back. This season it’s been going gang busters. The Jonathan variety was ready to pick around Easter, then it was the beautifully tart Granny Smith and now the infamous Pink Lady.

This Osso Bucco paired with creamy polenta and gremolata is an ideal autumn finger warmer while we are still delaying lighting the fire; bring on ANZAC day... 

After weekends away visiting friends and family, I love nothing more than preparing a nourishing meal to cap off the weekend. But in saying that, after a weekend away, I can’t stand having to go to the grocery store for this meal so I turn to the pantry. 

I’ll also begin sharing Pausing thoughts - small reflections to ponder on whilst eating the above cake with a cuppa perhaps? And remind you of the little ways we can centre ourselves. 

Breakfast is a daily favourite of mine. I have it after some sort of morning movement - yoga, brisk walk or a swim. I find muesli always satisfies my hunger and keeps me going until lunch. I do everything I can to avoid eating it on the run, even if it means waking up a little bit earlier to enjoy it slowly.