For some reason I have always been fascinated by what people eat. Not just what they eat, but when they eat and how much they eat. You have those that can eat whatever, whenever and never gain a pound. Those that just look at a burger and pack it on and then those that indulge…
Author: Jessica
Sticky Chinese Chicken
All the recipes on my blog so far were made up in my kitchen. This I admit is a recipe inspired by my main man Jamie Oliver, however being so simple yet effective I had to share it! (Fun fact, I have had the BIGGEST crush on Jamie since I was 16 years old). The…
Looking after ‘things’ on the inside
I admit I have been intensely drawn to anyone, or any ‘thing’ I considered fun or exciting since I was a little girl and have been relying on these ‘things’ to make me happy ever since. I can recall from around the age of 8, I just knew I loved to cook and would beg…
Asian Beef Fried Rice (without the rice!)
An accidental creation, I often cook mince in different ways depending on my mood or the ingredients I have on hand (mind you, always with a glass of wine IN hand). When putting this dish together I realised half way through I was using the exact method as Chinese fried rice! This is where the egg,…
Jeffree, my Shining Star
Back in February of this year, my life changed..……I realize that sounds a TAD bit dramatic but I swear the day my lips first met Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick the makeup world I knew suddenly looked very, very different. It became abundantly clear there was a new guy in town, whose passion for outstanding lipstick formula…
Classic Hunter Semillon
I grew to love and appreciate Hunter Valley Semillon (pronounced sem-e-on) in my early 20’s working for Hunter Valley vineyard, Pooles Rock. This miss-understood grape was always the winemakers baby and highly anticipated drop by Australian sommeliers and wine industry folk each year. The problem was the general public were like, what? huh?! Semillon? You mean…
Jessie’s ‘Boathouse’ Snapper Pie
Winter in Sydney. Like most, I am not a fan. Right out of nowhere it becomes super cold, gets dark at 5pm and because we all live in denial that it even gets cold here (like, ever) we are not equipped with central heating in the majority of homes, which hurts even more if you live…
Exercising on Holidays?! Wait, Hear Me Out!
I know, I know! The idea of exercising on holidays is a massive turn off to most. I am aware of this as I often get an eye roll or a look of utter disbelief when I bring it up. It is after all a time when you are suppose to relax, sleep in, indulge…
How to pick wine like a pro!
I understand that picking a wine can sometimes be pretty confusing. All these different languages, years, varieties, labels, price points and countries! Don’t stress, it’s just a bunch of grapes and their fermented juice from a bunch of different people from a bunch of different places……?! Seriously though, making sense of it all can totally…
CHOICE Eating! The ‘Low Carb’ Food Pyramid
Let’s face it… everyone loves carbs! Nothing is better than pasta, rice, potatoes and bread. My last meal on earth would either be seafood spaghetti or the creamiest, ooziest, cheesiest risotto. Oh my god YUM. Unfortunately only some body types can break these bad boys down, eating bread on the regular having a great old time…
Beauty Products for GLOWING SKIN
HIGHLIGHTERS are a big deal in makeup at the moment and if you haven’t tried one yet, you should. Why? Because advancing formulas have become less about glitter and more about luminosity, glow and sheen. So no matter your age or skin type, it’s hard to determine if you are wearing makeup or just got back…
Shop in your OWN Wardrobe
Like many of us, a new year comes around and has you thinking about all the things you want to achieve, change, conquer and control. I am not usually one for serious new year resolutions, however I have had an addiction to frequent clothes shopping 14 + years now and with online forums such as…