Jo's Kitchen Capers

21/04/2026

This one is for those who keep going.
I found Qigong when I needed it most have never looked back and knows firsthand what it feels like when life stops you in your tracks.
After spinal surgery then years of chronic pain then in 2021 a tendon implant and a re-injury in 2024 I could have stayed down. Instead I came back to the mat. Every single day.

Qigong is what gave me that. Not by fixing everything. But by giving me back mobility, settling my nervous system and creating enough space between a hard moment and my reaction to it that I stopped feeling like a victim of my own circumstances.
I still have hard days and work through pain and setbacks. But my consistent practice means I face those days with more steadiness, more strength and more grace.

This movement is called Leaf Blowing in the Breeze. Simple flowing figure eight movements that support energy circulation, shoulder mobility, calm. It meets your body exactly where it is.
No experience needed. No perfect body required. Just you showing up for yourself.

Come and join me Wednesdays 9am AEST on Zoom.
First class is FREE.
DM me for the Zoom link.

08/03/2026

✨ Celebrating Women Today ✨

Today I’m celebrating the strength, wisdom, creativity and kindness of women everywhere.

Women who nurture.
Women who lead.
Women who create, teach, heal and inspire.

The world is a better place because of the countless ways women show up every single day.

Here’s to strong women.
Walking with and knowing them, supporting them, and celebrating them every day💛

Happy International Women’s Day.

04/03/2026

🦴 Nourish yourself from the inside out! ✨
This batch of broth is liquid gold Turmeric + ginger bone broth made from scratch using chicken feet 🍗💛

Rich in collagen, gelatin and healing spices, this broth is a powerhouse for joints, skin and immunity.�Stay to the end to see the jiggle! 👏

Made in just 90 minutes in my Thermomix:

Chicken feet (3 x collagen)
Carrot + celery
Bay leaves
Fresh ginger & turmeric
Peppercorns
Filtered water
Perfect for sipping, adding to soups, or boosting your next meal with goodness in every spoonful.
Glass jar’d and fridge ready!
https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r614807
Have you made your own broth lately? Tell me your favourite combo?

20/02/2026

Pizza Night… Gone Rogue 🍕😅

There’s a special kind of heartbreak that happens when you confidently reach for your gluten-free flour…

…only to realise you’ve just tipped in your collagen protein powder instead.

Both expensive.
Both stored in similar containers.
Both absolutely not interchangeable.

What was meant to be a crispy gluten-free pizza base turned into… a very committed, very confused protein shake.

Another Fawlty Towers moment at Jo’s Kitchen Capers lol 😂

Pizza night: cancelled.
Smoothie night: unexpectedly thriving.

Back to square one we go.

Moral of the story?
Label your containers.
Pause before you pour.
And maybe don’t store protein powder next to flour unless you enjoy culinary suspense.

Please tell me I’m not the only one who’s created accidental “fusion cuisine” like this? 😂👇

14/02/2026

Simple yet stunning ✨

A beautiful reminder that real food doesn’t need fuss, just quality ingredients, a hot pan and a little love.
Golden-seared steak, vibrant greens, and flavours that speak for themselves… this is nourishment at its best.

Because eating well should feel simple, satisfying and be special Valentine’s Day and every single day 💛💛💛

Whats your Valentines Day treat?

29/01/2026

✨ A quiet but powerful shift is happening… ✨
For decades we were told to fear fat, load up on refined carbs and treat protein like a side note.

You can see looking at the state of worldwide health where that got us 😬 with rising chronic disease, inflammation, fatigue and a whole lot of confusion around food.
This updated food pyramid is a positive step in a time that desperately needs change.
🥑 Protein, healthy fats & full-fat dairy are back where they belong

🥦 Vegetables and fruit front and centre that are whole, colourful, minimally processed.

🌾 Whole grains encouraged (not ultra-refined imposters pretending to be food)
This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about real food, real nourishment, coming back to basics.
The world’s health is in crisis, but change doesn’t start with fear…

It starts on your plate 🍽️
If this makes you rethink even one meal this week, it’s doing its job.
Tell me what’s one real food you’re adding back in?

Today's NEW Dietary Guidelines deliver a clear, common-sense message to the American people: EAT REAL FOOD.

The 2025–2030 Guidelines reestablish food — not pharmaceuticals — as the foundation of health and reclaim the food pyramid as a tool for nourishment and education.

Read the Press Release 📲 https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/historic-reset-federal-nutrition-policy.html

NEW Dietary Guidelines for Americans 📲 https://realfood.gov/

27/01/2026

I’ll be grabbing a bag of those, Jalapeños Sam 🙌
They’re so good roasted 🔥 — simple olive oil, a pinch of sea salt and straight into the oven or on the BBQ🔥

Love seeing beautiful, fresh local produce like this 👏
Are you a jalapeño fan?

25/01/2026

I love pizza🍕
Hot. Cold. Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. No judgement here😄

It would definitely be on the menu for my last meal,(but only if it’s homemade)
I love the whole ritual. Making the dough, shaping the base, a simple tomato sauce (3–4 ingredients, max), then keeping the toppings minimal so everything gets its moment to shine.

Our Ovana oven (thanks 🎅 ) crisps, puffs and chars the edges just enough, while the mozzarella melts into bubbling, golden goodness.
Honestly… my mouth is watering just typing this.

Food is my love language — to myself, my family and everyone who sits at my table ❤️🍕

So tell me…Would pizza make your last supper?What toppings are you choosing?

23/01/2026

This morning, after finishing my Qigong practice, I sat at my desk with an iced coconut cold-pressed coffee in hand and really looked at my space.

Small trinkets.
Crystals.
Gifts from people I love.
Memories of places I’ve been.

The little Buddha smiling back at me.
My dictionary definition defining love.

Nothing fancy. Nothing new.
Just presence.

In that pause, I felt deep gratitude, for this space, for my practice and for the quiet richness of a life built from many small, meaningful moments.

How often do you let yourself simply be with your surroundings and notice what’s already there? 📿

14/01/2026

Cold-Pressed Coconut Cold Brew

My NEW summer coffee ritual.

Today I’m making my first cold-pressed coffee using the Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Pot — smooth, delicious and fridge-friendly using my favourite beans from Ciscos Coffee.

Cold Brew Method:
80g medium-grind coffee
Slowly add 1L cold filtered water (wet the grinds first, then top up)
Refrigerate 8+ hours

Creamy Coconut Finish:
Frozen coconut milk cubes
Chop in Thermomix
Add a splash of organic maple syrup
Pour over cold brew
Sip and enjoy ☀️

I’ve done bulletproof coffee before, but this is its cool, dairy-free cousin — lighter, refreshing and perfect for hot days.

Cold brew or hot coffee — what’s your pick?

First batch in my HARIO Mizudashi cold brew coffee pot. Cold-pressed coconut cold brew ☕❄️ Smooth creamy and perfect for summer. Crushed coconut milk cubes and a splash of maple with Coffee. Comment COLD BREW and I’ll share the ratios.