And so it begins..

After a little inspiration from one of my favourite movies, Julie & Julia I have decided to take on the challenge of finishing a cook-book. This means every main, entree, dessert, sauce and vegetable - you name it, I will do it. Now, obviously there will be the odd day where there is no time to cook these recipes - so i'm hoping to double or triple it up on the weekends when life is a little less clustered. Im keeping it modern and sticking with the trusty Women's Weekly Complete Cookbook of Modern Classics, which ironically has over 400 recipes in it. Yippee. As this glorious idea only came to me earlier in the day I had no time to go to the store to get the ingredients I would need for tonights dinner, so the challenge begins tomorrow! For now, I will be reading up on the recipes and sorting them accordingly.

I have also been reading up on bloggin' tips & food photography tips so I have been doing a little practice in the food photography department.

Love your 'Lemon Water'

On another note, I have recently discovered my love for lemon water. It's so good for you in so many ways - and it tastes good. Here are 10 major reasons which may turn you onto the craze.


1. Boosts your immune system: Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is great for fighting colds.  They’re high in potassium, which stimulates brain and nerve function. Potassium also helps control blood pressure.

2. Balances pH: Drink lemon water everyday and you’ll reduce your body’s overall acidity. Lemon is one of the most alkaline foods around. Yes, lemon has citric acid but it does not create acidity in the body once metabolized.

3. Helps with weight loss:   Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps fight hunger cravings. It also has been shown that people who maintain a more alkaline diet lose weight faster.

4. Aids digestion:  Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials. It encourages the liver to produce bile which is an acid that required for digestion. Efficient digestion reduces heartburn and constipation.
5. Is a diuretic: Lemons increase the rate of urination in the body, which helps purify it. Toxins are, therefore, released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy.

6. Clears skin:  The vitamin C component helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes. Lemon water purges toxins from the blood which helps keep skin clear as well. It can actually be applied directly to scars to help reduce their appearance.

7. Freshens breath: Not only this, but it can help relieve tooth pain and gingivitis. The citric acid can erode tooth enamel, so you should monitor this. I admit, I’m slightly worried about it.
8. Relieves respiratory problems: Warm lemon water helps get rid of chest infections and halt those pesky coughs. It’s thought to be helpful to people with asthma and allergies too.

9. Keeps you zen: Vitamin C is one of the first things depleted when you subject your mind and body to stress. As mentioned previously, lemons are chock full of vitamin C.

10. Helps kick the coffee habit:  After I have a glass of hot lemon water, I actually don’t crave coffee in the morning. This is weird, I can’t explain it, but I’ll take it.

So, get to it friends.