Stirring Change – Central Coast News https://coastcommunitynews.com.au Independent News - Central Coast, NSW Australia Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:55:16 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.14 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cropped-CCN-square-Logo-For-Web-e1574806450372-32x32.png Stirring Change – Central Coast News https://coastcommunitynews.com.au 32 32 Summer days call for Summer salads https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2022/01/summer-days-call-for-summer-salads/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 19:25:00 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=58470 Central Coast Local News

Greetings Coasties and Happy New Year. I hope you enjoyed a relaxing break and that any run-in with Covid you might have had, was mild and manageable. Thankfully, mine was...

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New new year’s resolutions https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2021/12/new-new-years-resolutions/ Sun, 26 Dec 2021 19:29:00 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=57907 Central Coast Local News

Something occurred to me as I sat down to write what is to be my final column for 2021. By sheer coincidence, after an impromptu holiday decision, I’m writing this...

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Mouth-watering chicken adobo with Jimalie https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2021/12/mouth-watering-chicken-adobo-with-jimalie/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 03:21:29 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=57663 Central Coast Local News

Given the widespread impact on small businesses during the ongoing lockdowns, we’re spending the lead-up to the festive season sharing inspiration for locally inspired gift and recipe ideas. This week,...

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Christmas minimalism and beet relish with Like Minds Cafe https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2021/12/christmas-minimalism-and-beet-relish-with-like-minds-cafe/ Wed, 01 Dec 2021 21:41:55 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=56877 Central Coast Local News

Given the widespread impact on small businesses during the ongoing lockdowns, we’re spending the lead-up to the festive season sharing inspiration for local gift ideas. This week, we’re chatting to...

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More fun, less stuff. Looking for experiential gift ideas? https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2021/11/more-fun-less-stuff-looking-for-experiential-gift-ideas/ Sat, 20 Nov 2021 01:30:09 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=56234 Central Coast Local News

And so begins our lead up to the festive season – accompanied by the rising hope that real-life festivity might be on the cards this year instead of merely online...

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Starting over in Spring: don’t overlook stress management https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2021/11/starting-over-in-spring-dont-overlook-stress-management/ Thu, 11 Nov 2021 20:16:40 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=55964 Central Coast Local News

This is the final part of our post-lockdown wholistic health reset. We’re focusing on simple mindset and lifestyle shifts that have the power to create significant results. This week we’re...

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Starting over in Spring: mindset ‘big rocks’ https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2021/10/starting-over-in-spring-mindset-big-rocks/ Mon, 25 Oct 2021 03:48:07 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=55028 Central Coast Local News

This is the third part of our post-lockdown wholistic health reset. We’re focusing on simple mindset and lifestyle shifts that will create significant results. Last week we introduced the concept...

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Fine dining at home: Chef Suleyman Kirbancioglu and Safran https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2021/10/fine-dining-at-home-chef-suleyman-kirbancioglu-and-safran/ Thu, 30 Sep 2021 20:04:34 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=54122 Central Coast Local News

Suleyman Kirbancioglu This is the final instalment of our lockdown special. In lieu of being able to head out for dinner, we’ve been embarking on a virtual tour of the...

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Re-write the story: routine cooking is boring https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2021/08/re-write-the-story-routine-cooking-is-boring/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 03:18:22 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=51566 Central Coast Local News

This is the final part in our six-week series on the counterproductive stories we tell ourselves in the kitchen – those hurdles that mess with our mojo and prevent us...

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Beet kvass: a powerful immune-boosting tonic https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2021/06/beet-kvass-a-powerful-immune-boosting-tonic/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 05:58:06 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=48778 Central Coast Local News

When I first came across beet kvass, even the idea of it had me turning my nose up. It’s taken me a long time to appreciate beetroot – for most...

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Refreshing Watermelon, Feta & Coriander Salad https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2020/12/refreshing-watermelon-feta-coriander-salad/ Sat, 05 Dec 2020 01:26:31 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=40156 Central Coast Local News

I’m back this week with one of my favourite Summer recipes: a coriander-lover’s twist on a modern classic. Try this once and I guarantee you’ll make great use of it...

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Easy gift idea: How to make rose petal vinegar https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2020/12/easy-gift-idea-how-to-make-rose-petal-vinegar/ Tue, 01 Dec 2020 01:07:08 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=39806 Central Coast Local News

Okay folks, there’s only five weeks left of the 2020 edition of my column and I thought I’d focus solely on festive season inspired recipes and simple homemade gift ideas....

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How Vitamin K2 Fuels Jaw Growth https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2020/11/stirring-change-how-vitamin-k2-fuels-jaw-growth/ Wed, 18 Nov 2020 04:59:08 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=39305 Central Coast Local News

This week we’re hearing from my friend, local Dentist Dr Steven Lin who practices out of Luminous Dentistry in Long Jetty. He’s the author of the international best-seller, ‘The Dental...

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Are you getting enough vitamin K2? https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2020/11/stirring-change-are-you-getting-enough-vitamin-k2/ Thu, 12 Nov 2020 01:18:15 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=38959 Central Coast Local News

Part 4 of our ‘Nourishing our Kids’ series We’re mid-way through a discussion of the work of Dr Weston A. Price, who studied the diets of traditional people and found...

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The importance of Fat-Soluble Vitamins https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2020/11/stirring-change-the-importance-of-fat-soluble-vitamins/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 06:31:42 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=38500 Central Coast Local News

Part 3 of our ‘Nourishing our Kids’ series We’re mid-way through a discussion of the work of Dr Weston A. Price, who studied the diets of traditional people and found...

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The forgotten principles of traditional diets https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2020/10/stirring-change-the-forgotten-principles-of-traditional-diets/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 19:30:32 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=38064 Central Coast Local News

Last week we introduced the findings of Dr Weston A Price, who studied the diets of indigenous peoples. This showed very clearly that any deviation away from their nutrient dense...

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A Stirring Change: Detox Baths https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2020/10/a-stirring-change-detox-baths/ Wed, 30 Sep 2020 23:26:03 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=36385 Central Coast Local News

Topic: Your guide to detox baths As part of our Spring Cleansing and Self Care theme, we’ve been focusing on the benefits of detoxification. This week we’re honing-in on one...

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A Stirring Change: Spring Greens https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2020/09/a-stirring-change-spring-greens/ Thu, 24 Sep 2020 05:06:22 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=36130 Central Coast Local News

Theme: Spring Cleansing & Self Care – Last week we heard from local Naturopath Kristy Plunkett about the importance of regularly – if not, constantly – prioritising lifestyle actions which...

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Spring cleansing – time to detox https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2020/09/a-stirring-change-spring-cleansing-time-to-detox/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 18:39:43 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=35800 Central Coast Local News

As we continue our Spring Cleansing and Self Care theme, we’re diving into the topic of detoxification and so I thought I’d draw on the expertise of my good friend...

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A Stirring Change: Time for some Spring cleansing https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2020/09/a-stirring-change-time-for-some-spring-cleansing/ Fri, 11 Sep 2020 03:03:29 +0000 https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/?p=35618 Central Coast Local News

Well, Spring is here. Without a doubt, my favourite season of the year. Time to move on from our immunity series and dive straight into our next topic: Spring Cleansing...

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