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A Recipe to Dream
I came across this poem by Bryce Courtenay and it really resonated with me this week as I dream a dream of my own. I have had many dreams...
Louise Jamieson
Feb 19, 20241 min read
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Teas to Help You Cope with Cancer Treatment
Over the years, I had bad experiences with some of my cancer treatments and medication. Reactions to strong medication and damage from...
Louise Jamieson
Feb 15, 20242 min read
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10 Tips to Help You on Your Cancer Journey
This is my 13th year of my cancer journey and I wish that I had been as astute back then as I am today. Over the years I have learnt to...
Louise Jamieson
Feb 9, 20243 min read
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Old Cookery Books Are Priceless!
I have a cupboard full of old cookery books that I have collected over the years. The ones that I use the most and love to read are the...
Louise Jamieson
Feb 6, 20241 min read
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Once in a While, a Cow Stands Out from the Rest of the Herd
This was the case with Bella. I purchased her as a calf at the local sale yards - a skinny leggy Guernsey heifer - desperate for a cuddle...
Louise Jamieson
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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Kitchen Memories from the 1960’s
My son recently purchased a house owned by a lovely couple who decided that it was time to go into a nursing home together. Their family...
Louise Jamieson
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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Tips on Dining with Food Allergies
One of the hardest things when you are dining with food allergies is being comfortable in safely eating something that isn’t going to...
Louise Jamieson
Jan 31, 20242 min read
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Cabbage Tree Café Review: Quirky café in the heart of the North Island
Arriving into a town after driving for a couple of hours, I stopped at Tirau for lunch. I parked the car and headed down the main street...
Louise Jamieson
Jan 19, 20243 min read
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Beef and Red Wine Stew
In the cooler months, there is nothing nicer than a delicious beef and red wine stew. This is an old family favourite. The quality of the...
Louise Jamieson
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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Detox Your Body - Starting with the Skin You Live In
One of the first things I needed to change with my cancer diagnosis was to remove as many toxins as possible from my system. Our skin is...
Louise Jamieson
Jan 17, 20242 min read
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Honey Rice Bubble Slice
This no-bake Honey Rice Bubble Slice is an old recipe and a family favorite, taking only 5 minutes to make and 5 minutes to set. No...
Louise Jamieson
Jan 16, 20242 min read
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Corned Beef is a Family Favourite
One of my favorite meals is corned beef with vegetables and white sauce. As a kid, most of our meals involved corned beef in some way. We...
Louise Jamieson
Jan 15, 20242 min read
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Lemon Balm’s Healing Properties
One of the most prolific herbs that grows in my garden is the humble Lemon Balm. Part of the mint family, Lemon Balm, or Melissa...
Louise Jamieson
Jan 4, 20242 min read
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Advice on Setting up a New Business
Are you ready for this? Before I give you Advice on setting up a new business venture are you the right person to do this task? This is...
Louise Jamieson
Dec 28, 20234 min read
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A Quick and Easy - 1234 Cake Recipe
I love this recipe. It always brings back memories of my mother baking it in the kitchen after she had a busy day at work. She was...
Louise Jamieson
Dec 22, 20232 min read
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The Fear and Shock of my Cancer Diagnosis
Life has an uncanny way of throwing unexpected challenges my way. One such moment was the diagnosis of cancer – a word that strikes fear...
Louise Jamieson
Dec 21, 20233 min read
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Watermelon and Fetta Salad
This is an old family recipe. So simple but so delicious. The Caramelised Balsamic Vinegar adds the perfect flavour to enhance the...
Louise Jamieson
Dec 6, 20231 min read
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The hardest decision in my life
I'm the sort of person that is a stayer. I commit myself to doing something and then like a terrier, I never let that go until it goes...
Louise Jamieson
Nov 19, 20232 min read
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Moroccan Carrot and Red Lentil Soup
If you are looking for a hearty soup that fulls you up and is packed with goodness then you can't go past one of my old fashioned...
Louise Jamieson
Nov 8, 20231 min read
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From Business to Health: Louise's Journey and How It Shaped Her Cooking
In today's blog post, we will delve into Louise's journey from her successful business background to her passion for health and how it...
Louise Jamieson
Nov 8, 20232 min read
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