Laying bricks, the best basil pesto and relax

Hello Lovely People

I have decided to give this blog a little makeover and a change up in how I deliver the information to you. We are all super time poor, and little snippets of information are often the easiest way to gather what you need in the world of health and wellbeing.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on what you would like to hear about but until then, enjoy!

Something to Think About

“Rome wasn’t built in a day, but they were laying bricks every hour. You don’t have to do it all today. Just lay a brick.” James Clear.

Something to Make

The Best Basil Pesto

Ingredients

100ml olive oil

80g parmesan cheese

30g pecorino cheese

30g pine nuts

2 fresh garlic cloves

50g basil leaves, treated like precious babies

Method

1. Place all ingredients (except oil) into a deep mixing bowl
2. Using a bamix or handheld blender, start blending at low speed, stopping often so that you don’t overheat the ingredients
3. Add a little il slowly until the desired consistency is reached
4. Add salt to taste and keep in an airtight container, covered with a thin layer of oil

Pesto is best eaten fresh but will last for a few days in the fridge and you can freeze it too.

You can make pesto with other herbs and nuts too but do not under any circumstance make it with fennel fronds.  I tested it on behalf of all of you and in my household, there was indignation that I would try such a thing, chaos and crying. The End.

My advice would be to stick to this one courtesy of the one and only Maria Angela Morelli (amazing cook for many years at my Italian retreats with Yoga in Italy).

Something to Do

Well, to be honest, it’s kind of hard to go past the two retreats that I am currently working on.

For a local experience, there is my Autumn Recharge Retreat 9-13^th May at the gorgeous Yungarra Estate in the south-west of Western Australia.  Four days of being in nature, eating delicious food (all prepped by me), a spot of walking, soaking up some quiet relaxation time and hanging with some lovely peeps. Two spots available and registrations closing this Friday 26^th April.

For an Italian adventure, Tuscany calls on the 29^th June – 6^th July. The full rundown on this magical week can be found here. I do have some spots available…. Does 2024 have your name on it?  All details for both retreats can be found here.

Until next week,

Julie