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		<title>Melbourne Restaurant Review: Yong Green Food, Fitzroy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette @ Wellness WA</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#9829; Photo by wheresthebeef? When I knew I was going to Melbourne I started researching raw restaurants, vegan restaurants and vegetarian places. I was surprised to find that since I left there two years ago the raw food revolution hasn&#8217;t taken over, it&#8217;s barely crept in, or maybe I was looking in all the wrong [...]]]></description>
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<p>When I knew I was going to Melbourne I started researching raw restaurants, vegan restaurants and vegetarian places.</p>
<p>I was surprised to find that since I left there two years ago the raw food revolution hasn&#8217;t taken over, it&#8217;s barely crept in, or maybe I was looking in all the wrong places.</p>
<p>In saying that I must tell you right now before I explode &#8211; <A href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/71/1505854/restaurant/Melbourne/Yong-Green-Food-Fitzroy"><strong>Yong Green Food</strong></a> surpassed all my expectations &#8211; it was fabulous! </p>
<p>My daughter and I arrived at about 8:30 on a Friday night and as we approached the restaurant we saw a huge group of people out the front, &#8220;Surely they&#8217;re not waiting to go in&#8221; I said to Candice. I haven&#8217;t had to line up for a very long time to get in somewhere and I wasn&#8217;t too thrilled about the prospect of lining up for food.<br />
But they were.</p>
<p>So, the deal is no reservations, you turn up, go into the restaurant write your name and number down in the book by the drink cabinet and wait to be called.<br />
The issue was there were five names before ours and we were starving!</p>
<p>Sadly by this stage we&#8217;d read the menu which looked absolutely fabulous so now we couldn&#8217;t go anywhere else.</p>
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<p>25 minutes later and it was our turn. The only issue then was how to decide what to eat. We wanted everything on the menu, followed by another serving of each.</p>
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<p>&hearts; Nacho&#8217;s with chia chips
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<p>Lentil Hot Pot
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<p>Grilled Kingfish</center>
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<p>We knew that we would be coming back at least one more time before I returned to Perth so we decided on the Raw Nachos &#8211; chia chips with cashew sour cream, guacamole and chili as an entree to share. Candice had the Lentil Hot Pot for main while I chose the Grilled King Fish.</p>
<p>The nachos were amazing, the chia chips were light, crisp and divine. Candice did say that she preferred my sour cream (there&#8217;s a girl who knows which side her bread&#8217;s buttered), but agreed that it was the best guacamole she&#8217;s ever tasted.</p>
<p>The Lentil Hot Pot was perfect, it was a bit of a chilly night in Melbourne (surprise, surprise) and the warmth of the dish was a perfect fit.</p>
<p>The Grilled King Fish was lovely too, and if I hadn&#8217;t tasted the Lentil Hot Pot first I would have been in heaven, ah the joys of coveting thy neighbours food.</p>
<p>Surprisingly neither of us had room for dessert so we left it at that.</p>
<p>The service was wonderful, our waitress was full of smiles, tips and advice. And we were planning our next meal before we even walked out the door.</p>
<p>The next time you&#8217;re in Melbourne you must drop into <strong><A href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/71/1505854/restaurant/Melbourne/Yong-Green-Food-Fitzroy">Yong Green Food</a></strong> and then go down the road to <a href="http://www.neotokyo.com.au/home">Neo Tokyo</a> where you can pick up your new vegan handbag.</p>
<p><strong>Service</strong>:  5 stars<br />
<strong>Food</strong>: 5 stars<br />
<strong>Price</strong>: 5 stars</p>
<p>Win win win!</p>
<p>Note: We went back there Saturday night and then again Tuesday night (only because we were in Ocean Grove Sun and Mon) and the food was even better!</p>
<p>Girl crush alert! Ruby Rose was at the table next to us on Saturday night. How gorgeous is she!</p>
<p><strong>In the comment box below I&#8217;d love to know anywhere in Perth that serves Raw Vegan food, or just good old-fashioned vegetarian.</strong></p>
<p><A href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/71/1505854/restaurant/Melbourne/Yong-Green-Food-Fitzroy">Yong&#8217;s Green Food</a><br />
<strong>Address</strong>: 421 Brunswick Street Fitzroy<br />
<strong>Phone</strong>: (03) 9417 3338</p>
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		<title>Vegetarian Cafe Review: Samudra, Dunsborough.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:07:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette @ Wellness WA</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#9829; There are moments in our life when we feel truly inspired; following a challenging yoga session, after finishing reality TV shows like the X-Factor or The Renovators (as we start shifting our furniture whilst belting out Adele songs), when we receive genuine, full-face-smile inducing compliments or for some, simply after we finish a very [...]]]></description>
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<p>There are moments in our life when we feel truly inspired; following a challenging <a href="http://www.wellnesswa.com.au/2011/06/exercise-review-bikram-yoga-scarborough-perth/">yoga session</a>, after finishing reality TV shows like the X-Factor or The Renovators (as we start shifting our furniture whilst belting out Adele songs), when we receive genuine, full-face-smile inducing compliments or for some, simply after we finish a very strong coffee resulting in creativity and inspiration literally buzzing through our veins. Eating at <a href="http://www.samudra.com.au/"><strong>Samudra</strong></a>; an organic, sustainable and vegetarian café nestled in the heart of Dunsborough, is now listed as one of my inspiring moments. </p>
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<p>The moment my Tony Bianco boots crunched the gravel path and I breathed in the fresh sea-breeze all thoughts of university essays and the Samantha Wills necklace I’d just lusted after in a shop window peacefully retreated from my brain. I was ready to convert to a Birkinstock wearing, yoga practicing, hippie vegetarian. Accompanied by my lamb-loving fiancé, we weaved through the mass of large, natural wood tables and settled at a table perched on the grass, soaking up some indecisive September sun.</p>
<p>The inspiration began to emerge as my eyes flittered across the pages of the menu in excitement, lamb-lover not quite as enticed, pointing to the safest option Superhero Avo Sandwich- Yallingup Woodfired Sourdough topped w/ cashew cheese, tomato, avocado &#038; alfalfa sprouts. I added to the order the Kombi Breakdown, gluten free - A flavour explosion of cumin, coriander, cardamon, clove and one of our favourite superfoods &#8211; tumeric, served w/ quinoa and the Feel-good falafels- raw- gluten free- Delicious Egyptian-style falafel balls made with carrots, sunflower seeds &#038; aromatic spices, cumin &#038; caraway seed, served w/ handcrafted sunflower seed aioli and couldn’t resist the Super Green Smoothie- Pear, apple, lemon, orange &#038; kale.</p>
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<p>Inside Samudra &hearts;</center>
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<p>Gazing around the Samudra landscape, from the organic eco garden where the chefs source the majority of their produce to the timber decked café area, I realized I could keep my boots on as you did not need to have dreadlocks or favor hemp t-shirts to eat here (my apologies for the stereotyping, although a woman who obviously forgot to wear shoes or brush her hair resulting in long dreadlocks was purchasing an organic chocolate macaroon when I was paying at the end…. just saying!). There was a unique display of customers; from the tourists flaunting jeans with sport shoes (true tourist attire) looking slightly anxious reading the menu, to the couple sitting behind us loudly debating spirituality and money. Whether they came to The Kombi café for it’s genuine passion to inspire and nurture their guests by providing sustainable, organic, biodynamic meals or if they were there just because the line at the local Dome was hideously long, the air thick with relaxation and serenity was beginning to work it’s magic on their minds and stomachs!  </p>
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<p>As our order was placed on the table my inspiration levels heightened yet again. The smell, the colours and the delicate plating was enough to demand any carnivores attention (bringing their thoughts back from daydreams about sausage rolls and meat pies from the local bakery). The simple but favourite combination of tomato, avocado and ‘cheese’ (a cashew cheese alternative) was not a let down and the toasted sourdough provided the perfect foundation for these tasty flavors.</p>
<p>The falafel are one of the best I’ve tried, the dense balls just oozing good-for-you-ness, full of spices and nuts and resting on top of a sunflower seed aioli. The dhal with vegetables was served with quinoa was creamy with a noticeable heat hit and very very moreish. I would be a happy woman if I could eat a bowl of their Dhal each week night whilst catching up on Kids Masterchef, perhaps with a sneaky red wine which I’m not sure would be Samudra approved. My smoothie was a vibrant green colour and it was difficult to refrain from drinking as my fiancé tried to capture the perfect picture of it, however in the end I gave in and gulped down the thick and delicious concotion. Just like the rest of Samudra’s delights it tasted like wellness and health, delectable. </p>
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<p>Empty plates!</center>
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<p>If you are ever in Dunsborough and have worked up an appetite perusing the streets (in the process realizing you desperately needed several new scented candles, new bathers and of course you needed another decorative elephant statue) I would definitely recommend relaxing and filling your stomach at Samudra. You know they have your health and wellbeing at heart, their recipes are constructed with passion and knowledge with ingredients sourced from the garden, available also for your exploring pleasure. As my boots crunched the gravel during my (reluctant) exit from Samudra, my body and mind healthy and light, I felt inspired to recreate my meals with similar ingredients and love. When we know how beneficial the ingredients that go into your meals are for our mind, body and spirit it’s easy to devour everything on your plate (and still purchase a goji berry bliss ball for the road). So how would I describe my experience at Samudra overall? Well it was absolutely <strong>dhal-icious</strong> <img src='http://www.wellnesswa.com.au/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<p><strong>Address</strong>:</p>
<p>226 Naturaliste Terrace<br />
Dunsborough WA 6281</p>
<p><strong>Web</strong>: <a href="http://www.samudra.com.au">http://www.samudra.com.au</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/338/1548301/restaurant/Perth/Samudra-Dunsborough"><img alt="Samudra on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/1548301/minilink.gif" style="border:none;width:130px;height:36px" /></a></p>
<p><em>Article by Jade Jurewicz, inspiration by Samudra. </em></p>
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		<title>Perth Cooking Class Review: Latashas Kitchen, Leederville.</title>
		<link>http://www.wellnesswa.com.au/2011/09/perth-cooking-class-review-latashas-kitchen-leederville/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette @ Wellness WA</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#9829; Thoughtful birthday present definition; the act of finding the perfect balance between sentimental, exciting and budget pleasing gifts. Or an alternative definition; an extremely difficult task. However, last night I was lucky enough to bear witness to my friend Amy completing this difficult task and presenting me the perfect birthday present- an Indian cooking [...]]]></description>
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<p>Thoughtful birthday present definition; the act of finding the perfect balance between sentimental, exciting and budget pleasing gifts. Or an alternative definition; an extremely difficult task. However, last night I was lucky enough to bear witness to my friend Amy completing this difficult task and presenting me the perfect birthday present- an Indian cooking class at <a href="http://www.latashaskitchen.com.au/"><strong>Latasha’s Kitchen</strong></A>. </p>
<p>If you are anything like me, a lover of Indian food with the desire to replicate the authentic mouth watering smells in your kitchen, yet after reading the long and intricate essay that is the recipe you decide a store bought paste isn’t really that bad…. then this cooking class is for you! Whilst the ingredient lists are on the unique, longer side and you may not have the spices waiting on your spice shelf next to the oregano and cinnamon, it’s nothing that quick trip down to <a href="http://www.claremontquarter.com.au/store-directory.aspx?criteria=licorice">Liquorice in Claremont</a>, <a href="http://www.kakulasbros.com.au">Kakulas Bros</a> in Northbridge or if you’re game an Indian supermarket, can’t quickly and cheaply solve.</p>
<p>And believe me, using the authentic and unique ingredients makes a huge difference both to the final taste and the satisfaction you will receive when the aromas are wafting around your kitchen (and your housemate or boyfriend start to linger in the curries&#8217; vicinity like an impatient cat waiting to be fed). </p>
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<p>At 6.00pm we were greeted by Latasha herself, a passionate and knowledgeable Indian woman, with a huge and contagious smile on her face (probably from eating amazing food all day!). After the five of us were led into the back kitchen the class commenced and Latasha constructed 5 delicious meals in front of our eyes. From the toasting and grinding of aromatic spices, the adding of what seemed like buckets full of vibrant (very hot) fresh chilli’s, that unmistakable smell of sautéing onion, garlic and ginger taunting our senses and being introduced to new ingredients (one of which smelt like socks worn with your oldest but most favourite boots all day) I was taught the secrets of Indian cooking.</p>
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<p>It is now safe to say I will never purchase a store bought curry paste again (unless it’s a freshly made one that can be purchased in store at Latasha’s Kitchen of course). There was so much love that went into Latasha’s family, home-style recipes and the demonstration flew by as she made us laugh with her stories from her younger days in India. At the end of the class we sat down, now sporting Latasha’s huge smile on our faces, with our thali of curries, saffron rice and eggplant pickle. The curries were spicy, rich and delicious and I was surprised at how healthy the cooking methods and ingredients were, no greasy, oil laden curries here! </p>
<p>I would highly recommend the vegetarian cooking class at Latasha’s kitchen, I left with an impressive amount of Indian cuisine knowledge and a very full stomach! However I must unfortunately highlight two downsides. Firstly all friends and family have begun requesting that I replicate the delicious meals Latasha created and inviting themselves to dinner and secondly you must wait for 3 hours in the mouth-watering smelling kitchen as the food cooks before you get to taste the food, but believe me it is well worth the wait.</p>
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<p>(Left to right: South Indian Sambhar, Eggplant Kasaundi, Butternut Pumpkin Masala, Mix Vegetable Pal Khari and Saffron Rice)</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Latashas Kitchen, 745 Newcastle St Leederville<br />
<strong>What</strong>: Vegetarian Indian cooking class<br />
<strong>How much</strong>: $130 for a night of learning to prepare (then devour) a vegetarian feast!<br />
<strong>More details</strong>: <a href="http://www.latashaskitchen.com.au">http://www.latashaskitchen.com.au/</a></p>
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<p><em>Review by future Indian dinner-party queen, Jade Jurewicz.</em></p>
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		<title>Spa Review: Health and Spa at Brookleigh, Swan Valley.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette @ Wellness WA</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#9829; A day at a day spa… the scene was set with a perfect, blue-skied, almost winter day with a latte, Johnny Cash bellowing poetry on the speakers and my GPS pointing me in the wrong direction. When heading out to the dreamy wonderland of Brookleigh – don’t trust your Sat Nav, people! Fortunately, I [...]]]></description>
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<p>A day at a day spa… the scene was set with a perfect, blue-skied, almost winter day with a latte, Johnny Cash bellowing poetry on the speakers and my GPS pointing me in the wrong direction.</p>
<p>When heading out to the dreamy wonderland of <a href="http://www.brookleigh.com.au/health-spa-introduction.html"><strong>Brookleigh</strong></a> – don’t trust your Sat Nav, people! Fortunately, I knew Brookleigh was next to Belvoir Amphitheatre and a lot closer than the GPS suggested. And it’s a problem the owners of Brookleigh have dealt with a lot, so get your directions clear before you hit the road unless you want a 45-minute detour.</p>
<p>So, back to the blue skies, latte and Johnny Cash… I arrived feeling pretty peaced-out and ready to relax. I met the wellness consultant and personal trainer, Rachel and owner Nikki on arrival and was impressed by how healthy they both looked. Both had glowing skin, very fit bodies and huge smiles… these were happy people and I was ready to discover the secret to their sunshine.</p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.wellnesswa.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Horse-at-Brookleigh.jpg"></p>
<p>A Brookleigh horse</center>
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<p>My day began with a personal training session with Rachel. We jogged past the beautiful horse stables (Brookleigh started out as an equestrian centre and still is an Olympic training venue), the chateau where the spa resides and guests stay and a “roundabout” which is a gorgeous, meditation-style garden.</p>
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<p>Roundabout</center>
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<p>We kept on joggin’ past all of these beauties and out the back of the property where an “obstacle course” awaits. It’s also an equestrian training area but nicely doubles as a people fitness area too. The jumps were utilised as push up, dip and sit up stations while a trotting area was used for some punishing sprints (it was here the heart rate monitor I had to wear really betrayed me, sounding like a hideous alarm going off as if warning everyone I was about to drop dead).</p>
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<p>After the PT workout, we stretched by the small lake where Brookleigh hosts weddings every weekend throughout October to May. You can see why, with a quaint gazebo overlooking the lake which is perfect for the ceremony to take place. Huge trees, the neighing of horses and the surrounding paddocks combine to make you feel as though you are far, far from civilisation.</p>
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<p>Next up was the spa treatment. I met with the lovely consultant, Lisa, and discussed facial options and confessed my skin woes. Breakouts in certain areas were plaguing me and I definitely needed help. I was treated to a lime sugar exfoliation to start, which sloughed off any dead skin on my legs. Despite Lisa warning me it might hurt a little as the sugar did its job, the scrubbing felt just right and my skin was glowing by the time it finished. The smell of lime was delicious. The massage was next and thankfully Lisa applied just the right pressure for the knots in my muscles to be erased while sending me into a state of utter bliss. Despite trying very hard not to, I also fell asleep in the later stages but I guess it’s a sign of ultimate relaxation so I tried not to beat myself up about it too much.</p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.wellnesswa.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Guinot-Facial-e1308470606212.jpg"></p>
<p>Guinot Facial @ Brookleigh.</center>
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<p>The facial did wonders for my skin. Brookleigh has either <a href="http://members.commissionmonster.com/z/342/16511/deeplink/http%3a%2f%2fwww.adorebeauty.com.au%2fadorebeauty%2fbrand%2f269%2fGuinot%2fsuppliers"  target="_blank" >Guinot</a> or the local, organic range <a href="http://joipure.com/">Joi Pure</a>. Despite trialling Joi Pure previously and knowing it was delicious, my skin was in need for something a little stronger and <a href="http://members.commissionmonster.com/z/342/16511/deeplink/http%3a%2f%2fwww.adorebeauty.com.au%2fadorebeauty%2fbrand%2f269%2fGuinot%2fsuppliers"  target="_blank" >Guinot</a> was enlisted. I had the classic facial and Lisa used a peel around the troubled areas to break up the congestion. Despite my skin glowing afterwards, it was also a tad red and it wasn’t until a couple of days later that I really noticed the benefits. My skin really cleared up and it totally confirmed what I’d suspected all along… I need to be getting regular facials. </p>
<p>To complete the day spa package, I had lunch at <a href="http://www.brookleigh.com.au/stewarts-introduction.html"><strong>Stewart’s Restaurant</strong></a> which is also a part of Brookleigh. Stewart’s is one of the best restaurants in the Swan Valley and has plenty of healthy options to complement the day spas and health retreats that are on offer. I had the salmon with roasted beetroot and pumpkin with a lemon sauce and holy yum, it was sensational. And post-meal, I felt as though my body was being further nourished rather than overly-full like you might at many of the wineries boasting first class restaurants in the area.</p>
<p>Urban Spoon rsetaurant rating: <a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/338/1370752/restaurant/Perth/Swan-Valley/Stewarts-at-Brookleigh-Upper-Swan"><img alt="Stewart's at Brookleigh on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/1370752/minilink.gif" style="border:none;width:130px;height:36px" /></a></p>
<p>Nikki and Rachel mentioned the three and five-day health retreats now on offer and I think they sound fabulous. Half a day out at Brookleigh and I felt rejuvenated and as though I’d been much further from Perth than the 45-minute drive it was.</p>
<p>If you’re looking for a girls’ weekend (classy hens’ weekends would be perfect there), doing something for your health or simply a getaway from the daily grind without travelling too far, Brookleigh is the place you’re looking for.</p>
<p>Check out their <a href="http://www.brookleigh.com.au">website</a> to see enticing pics and more info, call (08) 9296 0018 or email Nikki or Rachel on <a href="mailto:info@brookleigh.com.au">info@brookleigh.com.au</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.brookleigh.com.au">Brookleigh</a> is located at 1235 Great Northern Highway,  Upper Swan in the Swan Valley.</p>
<p><em>Article by Lisa O’neill, Freelance Journalist and Brookleigh&#8217;s newest devotee!</em></p>
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		<title>Restaurant Review: Genesis in the Hills, Roleystone.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 13:33:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette @ Wellness WA</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#9829; When was the last time you really fell in love, disappointment free? I fall in love over and over again when my will leads me towards the scenic hills landscape of Roleystone. Where to? Genesis in the Hills; where the division between food and love is negligible. You’ll know you are on your way [...]]]></description>
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<p>When was the last time you really fell in love, disappointment free? I fall in love over and over again when my will leads me towards the scenic hills landscape of Roleystone.</p>
<p>Where to? <a href="http://www.genesisinthehills.com.au/"><strong>Genesis in the Hills</strong></a>; where the division between food and love is negligible.</p>
<p>You’ll know you are on your way to something special when the road starts winding and the still of nature starts to permeate.</p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.wellnesswa.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/genesis_organic_garden.jpg"></p>
<p>The organic garden @ Genesis</center>
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<p>You will be welcomed through a fairytale pathway which leads to the outdoor decking of this beautiful eatery, dressed with both lounge and formal style seating, naturally bathed in morning or afternoon sun. Inside the French doors; you will be greeted by a homely feeling that will bend your will, just enough. Yes, you’ll be staying, a little longer, than you usually would.</p>
<p>People are an essential ingredient to the overall effect of Genesis in the Hills. You will feel openly welcomed by Ita and Rivka, the women behind the concept, who, without fail, express a warmth that couples perfectly with winter chills and warm vegetarian food.</p>
<p>Genesis in the Hills is open <strong>Thursday to Sunday</strong> every week.  10:30-5pm on Thursday and 8:30-5pm Friday to Sunday, I adore mornings, simply because, a smile is a perfect way to meet the day. You can expect delectable cakes, quality coffees, elegant teas (like Persian rose and Sencha green) and simply scrumptious mains (vegetarian/vegan friendly).</p>
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<p>Yum! &hearts;</center>
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<p>I favour a spiced fruit and sweet potato cake with a soy cappuccino or raw juice with ginger, but I have pleasured in many other taste delights, from herbed sour dough breads to soups, salads and open sandwiches (unclose-able because they are so generous).</p>
<p> Aside from boasting incomparable coffee, food and atmosphere, they also host Art exhibitions throughout the year, which makes every visit to this location, a complete sensory experience. Unequalled, Genesis in the Hills is a love worth experiencing at least once. I guarantee it, but don’t hold me accountable if you become addicted! It is only natural. Enjoy!</p>
<p>Contact details:</p>
<p>Genesis in the Hills<br />
124 Croyden Road<br />
Roleystone WA 6111</p>
<p>Ph: 9397 7799</p>
<p><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/338/1475411/restaurant/Perth/Armadale/Genesis-in-the-Hills-Roleystone"><img alt="Genesis in the Hills on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/1475411/minilink.gif" style="border:none;width:130px;height:36px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=14060573599&#038;v=info">Genesis Facebook page</a><br />
Web: <a href="http://www.genesisinthehills.com.au">http://www.genesisinthehills.com.au</a><br />
The next up and coming <a href="http://www.jhd101.com/">event</a> at Genesis in the Hills!</p>
<p><em><br />
Review by Lavida Rose.</em></p>
<p>Be well,</p>
<p>xoxo</p>
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		<title>Birthday Wellness!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:28:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette @ Wellness WA</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A big sleep-in started my birthday with a snoozy bang. I did wake up at 7am to rush into my housemates room and sleepily jibber about birthdays and she made it worthwhile by presenting me with two wonderful prizes! Carmen Electra: Fit to Strip Vol. 2 (review coming very, I love it!) and STOTT PILATES: [...]]]></description>
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<p>A big sleep-in started my birthday with a snoozy bang.  I did wake up at 7am to rush into my housemates room and sleepily jibber about birthdays and she made it worthwhile by presenting me with two wonderful prizes!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00064VQX0?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=kittentails-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=B00064VQX0">Carmen Electra: Fit to Strip Vol. 2</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=kittentails-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B00064VQX0" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></strong> (review coming very, I love it!) and <strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000X62A4?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=kittentails-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=B0000X62A4">STOTT PILATES: Sunrise Workout</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=kittentails-20&#038;l=as2&#038;o=1&#038;a=B0000X62A4" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></strong> (also coming soon!).  Yay!  We’d both been meaning to get some workout DVD’s happening, so now we’ll be busting moves and stretching it out in the comfort of our own home!</p>
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<p>After my gift receiving I fell back into bed til 11am and then made my favourite healthy breakfast: Honey porridge with sliced banana!</p>
<p>This stuff is really good for you too as it keeps blood sugar levels even throughout the day, so it’s a perfect brekky.</p>
<p><center><img src="http://aka.weightwatchers.com.au/images/3081/dynamic/foodandrecipes/2008/05/CreamyPorridgeBanana_n_lg.jpg"></center>
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<p>Backtracking a little&#8230; the night before I went to dinner at <a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/338/1370305/restaurant/Perth/Subiaco/Galileo-Buona-Cucina-Shenton-Park">Galileo Buona Cucina</a>, Shenton Park.  Totally in love with this place now!</p>
<p>Bruschetta for starters (possibly the best I&#8217;ve ever had), pear nectar (!!!) and one of their signature dishes, artichoke ravioli for mains&#8230; such a fantastic birthday dinner!</p>
<p>Urban Spoon rating: <a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/338/1370305/restaurant/Perth/Galileo-Buona-Cucina-Shenton-Park"><img alt="Galileo Buona Cucina on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/1370305/minilink.gif" style="border:none;width:130px;height:36px" /></a></p>
<p>My parents gave me something dorky I&#8217;d been wanting for a while, A WATER JUG!  I&#8217;m going to use this to make my special Iced Green Tea &#8211; I make a big batch of this up and drink it throughout the week, I&#8217;ve found it really helps with glowing skin so I&#8217;m really excited to get back into this!</p>
<p>Back to my day though!  I met up with my Mum and had a <strong>HUGE</strong> salad and detox juice (beetroot, carrot, apple, celery) from <a href="http://www.edenssaladbar.com.au/">Edens Salad Bar</a> in Subiaco, they were both delicious and the juice was enormous!  I recommend.</p>
<p>Urban Spoon rating: <a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/338/1497170/restaurant/Perth/Nedlands-Dalkeith/Edens-Salad-Bar-Nedlands"><img alt="Eden's Salad Bar on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/1497170/minilink.gif" style="border:none;width:130px;height:36px" /></a></p>
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<p>As my birthday treat to myself, I bought the latest Good Health magazine and some of the new Lindt Blueberry Intense chocolate &#8211; OH MY DELISH! As well as the blueberries, it also has little slivers of almonds, yum.</p>
<p>Another lovely gift I received, from <a href="http://www.holdthebeef.com/">Conor @ Hold the Beef</a> was some <a href="http://www.oxfamunwrapped.com.au">Oxfam Unwrapped</a> seeds, I found it really thoughtful and it made me smileeeeeee that my birthday inspired Conor to want to help someone else  <img src='http://www.wellnesswa.com.au/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.oxfamunwrapped.com.au/images/Product%20Images/seeds-lge.jpg"></center>
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<p>Throughout the day I slurped on green tea &#038; rosehip tea to up the wellness quotient, and when it came time to get ready for my party, I used some <a href="http://purist.com/">Akin &#038; Al&#8217;chemy</a> prods to “gussy up”.</p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.purist.com/photos/30L.jpg"></center></p>
<p>My locks were treated to [Al'chemy] Rice Aminos &#038; Wheat Protein Intensive Moisture Shampoo and Avocado &#038; Calendula Re-Moisturising Conditioner.  These hair heroes are SLS free (a very good thing) and are devoid of many other nasties as well, so are great when you want to give your strands a break from the chemical torture they’re usually subjected to!</p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.purist.com/photos/176L.jpg"></center></p>
<p>Post-shower I spritzed some ‘Cellular Brightening Mist’ on my face, I –LOVE- this stuff!  It smells like lavender and feels cool &#038; sparkly on the skin.  I haven’t done any comparitive analysis pre and post spritzing but it makes me FEEL like my skin is brighter, so I’m sticking with it!</p>
<p>Seeing all my favourite people in one place that night ended my birthday on a high note, friends are critical to wellbeing and I was so happy that all my besties made it out to celebrate with me.</p>
<p>Love you all.  Thanks for reading.  Here’s to the next wellness filled year, hope you stick along for the ride!</p>
<p>Be well,</p>
<p>Annette</p>
<p>xoxo</p>
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		<title>Restaurant Review: Breakfast at Crumpet, Vic Park.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 11:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette @ Wellness WA</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Having heard good reviews &#038; keen for a stomach-rumbling-reducing Sunday morning brunch-date, one of my besties and I made our way down to Crumpet in Vic Park. When we got there it was PACKED and we were very lucky to snare a table outside as a couple were leaving. Unfortunately their dirty dishes were left [...]]]></description>
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<p>Having heard good reviews &#038; keen for a stomach-rumbling-reducing Sunday morning brunch-date, one of my besties and I made our way down to <strong>Crumpet</strong> in Vic Park.</p>
<p>When we got there it was PACKED and we were very lucky to snare a table outside as a couple were leaving.  Unfortunately their dirty dishes were left there for a good 20 minutes before we had to ask for them to be removed.</p>
<p>There is also no queue system for getting a table and we were told they couldn&#8217;t keep track of who got there first, which is understandable but disappointing &#8211; perhaps they didn&#8217;t realise how popular their little cafe was going to be as there were lots of people turning up only to leave due to no available seating.</p>
<p>So grumpy stuff out of the way!  I ordered the &#8216;<strong>Omnomlette</strong>&#8216; ($12) &#8211; hands down the best named breakfast food I&#8217;ve eaten to date &#8211; which was free range eggs, mushrooms, spinach &#038; brie omelette drizzled with EVOO, as well as a decent-sized <strong>freshly squeezed orange juice</strong> ($6).  My counterpart had the <strong>Mushies on Toast</strong> ($11) &#038; an OJ as well.</p>
<p>It was a hard decision given the many healthy sounding choices, including a vegan brekky (although unfortunately it was more expensive than any of the dishes with meat, which was surprising as it didn&#8217;t contain any out of this world ingredients).  There were also various smoothies to choose from and some delicious sounding porridge.</p>
<p>My meal was amazing, a perfect breakfast and kept me going through the afternoon of window shopping!  My girl thoroughly enjoyed her mushies as well <img src='http://www.wellnesswa.com.au/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Despite the few negatives, I&#8217;d definitely return to Crumpet, there are a few really cute cafes opening up in Vic Park, it seems to be turning into the hip new spot!</p>
<p><strong>Location</strong>: 8/885 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park</p>
<p><strong>Phone</strong>: 9355 0901</p>
<p><strong>Tues &#8211; Fri</strong>: 7:30 am &#8211; 3:00 pm<br />
<strong>Sat &#038; Sun</strong>:8:00 am &#8211; 2:00 pm</p>
<p><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/338/1520901/restaurant/Perth/Victoria-Park/Crumpet-East-Victoria-Park"><img alt="Crumpet on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/1520901/minilink.gif" style="border:none;width:130px;height:36px" /></a></p>
<p>I&#8217;ve also planned to introduce more free-range eggs into my life, I feel I may not be getting enough protein and this could be a good way to go about it! I&#8217;ll keep you posted <img src='http://www.wellnesswa.com.au/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Be well,</p>
<p>xoxo</p>
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		<title>Mini Manna Wholefoods Trip.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 08:16:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette @ Wellness WA</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gourmet Pie Once again, the lure of Manna Wholefoods was too great to resist, so I met up with a friend for a lovely Sunday afternoon of delicious food and drink. It&#8217;s excruciatingly difficult to pick anything to eat there, as a vegetarian I&#8217;m used to choosing between 1-3 options at any given restaurant, whereas [...]]]></description>
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<p>Once again, the lure of <a href="http://www.mannawholefoods.com.au/">Manna Wholefoods</a> was too great to resist, so I met up with a friend for a lovely Sunday afternoon of delicious food and drink.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s excruciatingly difficult to pick anything to eat there, as a vegetarian I&#8217;m used to choosing between 1-3 options at any given restaurant, whereas here there are almost TOO MANY choices!</p>
<p>I settled on a Spinach &#038; Potato Pie from the Perth brand <a href="http://www.gourmetcookies.iinet.net.au/">Gourmet Cookies &#038; Pies</a>, it was delish.  I&#8217;ve long been a fan of this brand for healthy pies &#038; also their heat-and-eat lasagne is TO DIE FOR.  Also they are 100% vegetarian and pretty healthy, I highly advise you to check them out!</p>
<p>To go with this I fabricated a concoction of blueberry, banana &#038; almond milk (wild, I know) &#038; the staff were happy to make it up for me.  Twas very tasty and I will have again!</p>
<p>After leisurely eating, we went back in and I purchased a Coconut Juice w/Blood Orange (like last time!) &#038; some fair trade, organic, decaff green tea&#8230;in unbleached tea bags &#8211; bit of a mouthful!</p>
<p>All this yummy food combined with some sunshine = a pretty excellent way to wind down the weekend.  My friend also brought me home-made pumpkin soup &#038; biscuits.  Could I even ask for more?!</p>
<p>After all this, I&#8217;m brimming with energy and feel fantastic so I had to jump on the computer and let you all know how good I feel after nourishing my body with such great food!</p>
<p>Okay, I&#8217;m done now!!! <img src='http://www.wellnesswa.com.au/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Manna Wholefoods &#038; Cafe</p>
<p>274 South Tce<br />
South Fremantle<br />
WA 6162</p>
<p>Ph (08) 9335 7995</p>
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<p>Be well,</p>
<p>Annette</p>
<p>xoxo</p>
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		<title>Event: Global Vegan Waffle Party, Perth Edition!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 12:12:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette @ Wellness WA</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#9829; !!! &#9829; VEGAN WAFFLE PARTY &#8211; Three words, all excellent by themselves, together at last in delicious, cruelty-free, fun loving unison! Add to this that the waffles at this particular party are FREE and you&#8217;ve got yourself a sure fire winner of an idea for something to do on Sunday the 16th May! Just [...]]]></description>
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<p>VEGAN WAFFLE PARTY &#8211; Three words, all excellent by themselves, together at last in delicious, cruelty-free, fun loving unison!</p>
<p>Add to this that the waffles at this particular party are FREE and you&#8217;ve got yourself a sure fire winner of an idea for something to do on Sunday the 16th May! <img src='http://www.wellnesswa.com.au/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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Just what is a Vegan Waffle party?</strong></p>
<p>A waffle party is a festive and stomach-filling social event where waffles are served, preferably hot off the iron, with delicious toppings. It can be a relatively simple gathering with just a few friends, or it can be an extravagant production with dozens of guests.</p>
<p>(For more info check out the <a href="http://waffleparty.com/what-is-a-waffle-party/">Waffle Party Site</a>!)</p>
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<p>Cruelty Free WA, the gracious hosts of the Perth event</center>
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<p>(Following taken from the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115900108443448&#038;ref=ts">Perth Global Vegan Waffle Party Facebook Event Page</a>)</p>
<p>We want to show everybody that being vegan is not about sacrifice and denial and there is no need to miss out on the things you enjoy.</p>
<p>Help us celebrate all things vegan by coming along to our vegan waffle party for free waffles hot off the iron and complete with yummy toppings. Everybody is invited, so why not bring along your steadfast meat eating friends and show them how delicious cruelty free food can be.</p>
<p>Not vegan? It doesn&#8217;t matter, come along anyway we would love to see you. The Global Vegan Waffle Party is a worldwide event so help us put Australia on the map. This is one time WA won&#8217;t be behind the rest of the country when it comes to good veg*n food.</p>
<p><strong>When</strong>: Sunday May 16th 11:00am &#8211; 3:00pm<br />
<strong>Where</strong>: <a href="http://www.crueltyfreewa.com.au/">Cruelty Free WA</a><br />
Shop 28A Queen Street, Fremantle<br />
(opposite Myer)</p>
<p><strong>Contact</strong>: <a href="mailto:info@crueltyfreewa.com.au">info@crueltyfreewa.com.au</a><br />
or phone the store on 9335 7039<br />
<strong>Cost</strong>: FREE! (So awesome!)</p>
<p>Be well,</p>
<p>Annette</p>
<p>xo</p>
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		<title>Food Review: Manna Wholefoods &amp; Cafe, South Fremantle.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:59:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annette @ Wellness WA</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#9829; Manna Wholefoods &#038; Cafe is an absolute gem for those of us who are into organic, fair-trade, raw, vegetarian / vegan, healthy or just plain tasty food &#038; groceries. I was surprised to be informed of the existence of Manna by Conor from Perth food blog Hold The Beef, as it&#8217;s the kind of [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.mannawholefoods.com.au">Manna Wholefoods &#038; Cafe</a> is an absolute gem for those of us who are into organic, fair-trade, raw, vegetarian / vegan, healthy or just plain tasty food &#038; groceries.</p>
<p>I was surprised to be informed of the existence of Manna by Conor from Perth food blog <a href="http://www.holdthebeef.com">Hold The Beef</a>, as it&#8217;s the kind of place you&#8217;d expect to find in Melbourne, 150% the type of place I&#8217;ve been wishing and hoping for and apparently it&#8217;s been right under my nose for quite some time!</p>
<p>Tucked down South Terrace, you&#8217;d be forgiven for missing it, however the unassuming shop front and few scattered chairs and tables give way to a wonderland of treats once you step through the door.</p>
<p>I spent ages trying to decide what to eat, but finally settled on a scrumptious looking (&#038; tasting) large slice of vegetable pizza ($6) &#038; this lovely drink below&#8230;</p>
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<p>DELICIOUS &#8211; CoCo Coconut Juice w/Blood Orange ($4.34)
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<p>Other offerings were raw smoothies, raw salads, spelt vegetarian lasagne, tasty looking sandwiches, organic beef pies &#038; sausage rolls, healthy desserts and a wide range of coffees &#038; juices.</p>
<p>I didn&#8217;t have much chance to look around the rest of the shop as my friend wanted to leave, but I did see quite a range of fresh and frozen produce, all labeled organic / conventional which is handy and I will most certainly be back VERY soon to check out their wares and no doubt try some more food &#038; drink!</p>
<p>If you live anywhere in the vicinity of Freo / South of the River I highly, highly recommend checking it out and supporting little businesses who are looking out for your health &#038; wellbeing.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mannawholefoods.com.au">Manna Wholefoods &#038; Cafe</a></p>
<p>274 South Tce<br />
South Fremantle<br />
WA 6162</p>
<p>Ph: (08) 9335 7995<br />
Fax: (08) 9335 7795<br />
<a href="mailto:manna@mannawholefoods.com.au">manna@mannawholefoods.com.au</a></p>
<p>Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 8.30am-5pm, Sun: 10am-4pm</p>
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<p>Be well,</p>
<p>Annette</p>
<p>xoxo</p>
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