be right back...

image courtesy of glimpseofstyle.blogspot.com

 

I know, I know. It's been a little quiet around here lately.

 

I've been busy dreaming and have been preoccupied by some other projects I'm working on at the moment. I'm also fresh off a plane from Cambodia (an adventure that I can't wait to tell you all about).

 

So don't worry, I haven't disappeared for good and I promise that when I'm back, Tell Her She's Dreaming will be bigger and better than ever with lots of exciting news and stories to share with you all.

 

In the meantime... keep dreaming,

Sarah x

inspiration: natural beauty

mila-loveology.blogspot.com  / booooooom.com  / designsponge.com  / suis-jecute.tumblr.com  / organic-beauty-recipes.com  / weheartit.com  / fr.123rf.com

For more dreamy inspiration come and visit me on Pinterest!

Be yourself,
Sarah x



eat: fairtrade easter

image courtesy of http://www.stopthetraffik.org/

Sadly, many of the people that produce the cocoa found in Easter eggs are trafficked into labour. Many of them are children.

Actually, exchange 'sadly' for unacceptably, horrifically or sickeningly. And then exchange Easter eggs for chocolate.
Yep, that's more like it. 

This Easter, join me as I make a stand against human trafficking and commit to purchasing fairtrade chocolate eggs. Brands you can buy include: Cadbury's Dairy Milk, Chocolatier, Coles Private Label, Green & Black's, Heart of Chocolate and Lindsay & Edmund's.

I buy fairtrade goods to support the farmers and producers behind the fairtrade labels. I also buy fairtrade to send a clear message to companies that there IS a demand for ethically produced goods and in fact, I prefer it and will buy it whenever the option is available to me (even if it means going to find it!)

People shouldn't be bought and sold,

Sarah x

eat: coconut quinoa porridge

I have discovered a delicious alternative to oats in the morning: quinoa porridge! I like having some variety in my meals as I get bored easily. Experimenting with a range of more healthy breakfast options stops me from reaching for the peanut butter too often. I love the freshness of raspberries with porridge but this recipe would also work beautifully with blueberries, pear or apple. 

what you'll need:

1/4 cup organic quinoa

1 tablespoon organic chia seeds

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1 tablespoon Indah organic coconut oil

2/3 cup filtered water

2 tablespoons organic greek yoghurt

organic raspberries

1 tablespoon organic pecan nuts

how to make it:

Put quinoa, chia seeds, water, cinnamon and coconut oil in a saucepan

Simmer over a low heat for 15 minutes

Pour into a bowl

Serve with yoghurt, raspberries and pecan nuts

Did you know: You can also cook quinoa in a rice cooker!

Live simply,
Sarah x

eat: mexican corn

I made this corn recently for a party and it was so tasty I'm adding it to my list of staples! It's my take on Mexican corn and made with fresh and natural ingredients is a great addition to the Aussie BBQ. Manchego cheese is a popular, tasty cheese, originating from the La Mancha region of Mexico. It is made from sheep's milk and makes the perfect accompaniment to this corn dish. I sourced this Manchego from Thomas Dux Grocer but it is available in most gourmet delis.  

what you'll need:

 4 organic cobs of corn (cut in half, leave the husks on)

1 organic red chili, finely chopped

small handful of organic or homegrown continental parsley, finely chopped

2 tablespoons of organic butter

salt & pepper

3/4 cup grated Manchego cheese

1 organic lime cut into wedges

how to make it:

Soak the corn in cold water for 1 hour.

Mix together the butter, chili, parsley and add salt and pepper to taste*.

Cook the corn on the BBQ over a low heat for 20 minutes.

Remove the husk and continue to cook for 5 minutes.

Add corn to the butter mixture and mix until butter has melted. 

Put corn on a plate and sprinkle with manchego cheese. 

Serve with lime on the side and enjoy!

*For a little more heat, add 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder too. 

Eat fresh,

Sarah x