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16/11/2025

✨Don’t forget to be the best version of yourself today ! Rise above the chaos, ✨ rise about the fear ✨say yes to life even if it scares you ✨

15/11/2025

Who said vegan omelettes can’t be EPIC? 😄🌱
This Moonglet recipe is one of our favourites — fluffy, yummy, and packed with veggies!
Watch the video, try it out, and tag me if you give it a go.
With love & laughter,
Jeevi & Angela 😀💚

Moonglet (Vegan Omelette) Recipe

A high-protein, fluffy, plant-based omelette made from yellow split mung beans — perfect for breakfast, lunch, or retreat days!

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Ingredients

For the Batter
• 1 cup moong lentils (yellow split mung beans)
• 3 cups water (for soaking)
• 1 cup water (for blending)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon curry powder
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder

Vegetable Topping
• ½ capsicum, finely chopped
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped
• 2–3 mushrooms, finely chopped

For Cooking
• 5 tablespoons olive oil (divided)

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METHOD

1. Prepare the Batter
1. In a large bowl, soak the moong lentils in 3 cups water overnight or for at least 4–6 hours.
2. Drain the soaked lentils well using a strainer.
3. Add the drained lentils and 1 cup fresh water into a blender.
4. Blend for about 5 seconds, stop to scrape the sides, then continue pulsing until you achieve a coarse, slightly grainy batter (do not over-blend).
5. Transfer the batter into a mixing bowl.
6. Add salt, curry powder, and turmeric powder. Mix well until the spices are fully combined.

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2. Cook the Moonglet
1. Heat a non-stick frying pan over high heat.
2. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan.
3. Once the oil is hot, pour about 1 cup of batter into the pan.
4. Immediately sprinkle the chopped capsicum, shallots, coriander, and mushrooms evenly on top of the batter.
5. Using the back of a spoon, gently spread the batter to create a thick pancake/omelette shape.
6. Lower the heat to medium, cover the pan, and cook for 3 minutes.
7. Carefully flip the moonglet, drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil around the edges, and cook for another 3 minutes.
8. Flip once more and cook for an additional 1 minute until the edges are golden and crispy.
9. Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining batter, using the remaining oil as needed.

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Serving Suggestion

Slice the moonglet like a pizza or cut it into wedges.
Serve with chutney, salsa, or avocado. 🌿💛 The Plant-based Practitioner / ZenTea Angela Carey Laughing Chef

12/11/2025

So excited to be sharing Jeevi’s delicious vegan gluten free omelette recipe / tastes and looks like egg 🍳 but no egg insight !!! You’re going to love this !! Full video dropping soon stay tuned !!! .chef

09/11/2025

Hello beautiful souls!
We are so delighted to share Angela’s famous Scrambled Tofu recipe — a crowd favourite at our retreats and events. 💚
It’s flavourful, nourishing, plant-based, and loved by everyone who tries it. Get ready… you’re in for a delicious treat! 😋🔥

Stay tuned for more vibrant recipes and wellness inspiration from Your Laughing Chef & The Plant-based Practitioner / ZenTea 🥦🥬

🌿 Scrambled Tofu (Plant-Based & Gluten-Free)

Serves: 2–3
Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

Vegetables (customisable):
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 punnet mushrooms, diced
• ½ red capsicum, diced
• ½ punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup baby spinach

Optional additions: sliced leek, chopped broccoli

Tofu Scramble Mix:
• 1 block firm tofu, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ cup nutritional yeast
• 1–2 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce)

Finishing Touches:
• 3–4 shallots (spring onions), finely chopped
• Fresh parsley and dill, chopped
• Fresh chilli, finely chopped (optional)

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Instructions
1. Prepare the vegetables
Heat a splash of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add zucchini, mushrooms and capsicum, and sauté until softened.
Add cherry tomatoes and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
Add baby spinach and cook until just wilted.
2. Season the tofu
In a separate bowl, crumble the tofu using your hands or a fork.
Add garlic powder, onion powder, curry powder, smoked paprika,
nutritional yeast and tamari. Mix until well combined.
3. Combine and cook
Add the seasoned tofu mixture into the pan with the vegetables.
Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add a little water or extra olive oil if the mixture starts to stick.
4. Finish with freshness
When almost done, stir through the chopped shallots, parsley, dill and chilli.

To Serve

Enjoy hot on gluten-free or spelt sourdough toast.
Perfect for breakfast, brunch or even a light dinner.

Angela Carey

08/11/2025

My delicious scrambled tofu recipe is about to drop ! Totally enjoyed creating magic in the kitchen with .chef in Sydney Australia yesterday. So much fun, healthy nutritious food - stay tuned ! And follow us here .chef

31/10/2025

Castor Oil Packs: Ancient Remedy, Modern Wonder

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.

What is a Castor Oil Pack? 🛁🌿
A Castor Oil Pack is a therapeutic cloth soaked in cold-pressed castor oil (from the seeds of Ricinus communis) placed on the skin—typically over the liver, abdomen, or lymph nodes. Covered with a barrier (wool) and warmed with a hot water bottle or heat pack, this ancient remedy has stood the test of time—from Cleopatra’s beauty rituals to 21st-century detox protocols ✨.

Let’s Talk Science 🔬🧠
Why is castor oil more than just an old wives’ tale? Science is catching up:

1. Ricinoleic Acid – The Star Ingredient ⭐
About 90% of castor oil is made up of ricinoleic acid, a rare unsaturated fatty acid with powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects 💥.

Research Highlight:
A 2009 study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology found that ricinoleic acid activates EP3 prostanoid receptors—which are involved in immune function modulation, pain regulation, and smooth muscle contraction. That means castor oil can calm inflammation, ease pain, and stimulate flow—especially in the lymphatic and digestive systems 🌿💪.

Benefits of Castor Oil Packs
Here’s what the research and clinical practice suggest these gooey little wonders can do:

1. Lymphatic Drainage Booster 🌀💧
The lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump like the heart—it relies on movement and flow. Castor oil packs may stimulate lymphocyte production (white blood cells), encouraging better lymph drainage and detoxification 🚿.

Clinical Insight:
A study from The Townsend Letter for Doctors reported increased lymphocyte counts within hours of castor oil pack application—suggesting improved immune and lymphatic activity 🧬.

2. Liver Love & Detox Support 🌿🫀
Placed over the liver, castor oil packs may improve liver enzyme function and bile flow—essential for detoxification, hormone balance, and digestion 🌱.

3. Gut Health & Constipation Relief 🚽💨
One of the oldest uses of castor oil is for constipation relief. Packs applied to the abdomen may support peristalsis (bowel movement) and reduce bloating and cramping 🫃.

Bonus: A study published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice (2011) showed that elderly participants with constipation experienced significant improvement using abdominal castor oil packs ✅.

4. Hormone Harmony & Menstrual Relief 🌸🕊️
Castor oil’s anti-inflammatory nature may help relieve menstrual cramps, support ovarian and uterine health, and even help with fibroids and cysts (when used consistently with professional guidance) 💗.

How To Use a Castor Oil Pack
It’s as simple as 1-2-3: ✨

You’ll Need:
• Cold-pressed, hexane-free castor oil 🧴
• A piece of flannel or wool (about the size of your hand) 🧵
• A protective cloth or sheet 🧼
• Hot water bottle or heating pad ♨️
• Old clothes or towels (because it will get messy!) 🧺

Step-by-Step:
1. Soak the flannel with castor oil until it’s saturated but not dripping 🌊.
2. Place it over your target area (liver, abdomen, joints, lymph nodes) 🎯.
3. Cover with your protective layer 🧻.
4. Add heat and relax for 30–60 minutes ⏳.
5. Repeat 3–5x per week for best results 📆.

Pro Tip: Do not use during menstruation or pregnancy unless cleared by a professional 🚫🤰.

Who Should Avoid Castor Oil Packs?
• Pregnant women (castor oil can stimulate uterine contractions) ⚠️
• Active infections or open wounds at application site 🛑
• Allergy to castor oil (always patch test!) 🧪

In a Nutshell… 🥥💚
Castor oil packs are like nature’s version of a warm hug: soothing, detoxifying, and deeply nurturing to your organs and lymphatic flow 🫶. With modern research backing what ancient cultures knew, they’re a safe, accessible tool for anyone on a healing or wellness journey 🌍✨.

So grab your oil, wrap yourself up, and let the healing begin 🌙.
Because sometimes, the simplest remedies are the most profound 🌿💫.

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23/10/2025

Delicious and super healthy !!! Splice inspired smoothie ! Coconut milk, coconut water, frozen pineapple, baby spinach, mint leaves, vanilla, lucuma powder, creatine and lysine powders !

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