Journal

The day of love, Valentine’s Day, approaches. While we don’t need an excuse to celebrate this universally uniting force, there’s no greater heart opener than practising self-love or getting up close and personal with the person you hold dear.

One of our favourite healthy treats is whipping up some jellies spiked with mushies and these juicy raspberry and Cordyceps hearts deliver big Valentine’s Day vibes.

Libido is sometimes a topic that we shy away from talking about, or even contemplating within ourselves when the desire for intimacy might be low. Our desire can take a major hit when we’re subjected to stress, with the body placing emphasis on survival rather than procreation and pleasure. Sexual energy is an expression of our overall energy reserves and a reflection of a state of balance and inner vitality. This powerful, life-creating energy is something to be expressed and harnessed.

To nourish the free flow of energy we look to Cordyceps which is not only famed for cellular energy production but has long been linked to supporting libido.

Often referred to as the ‘Mushroom of Immortality,’ Reishi has been honoured across the ages for its ability to calm body and mind, support physical resilience and longevity, while also nourishing the spirit. It’s one of my favourite mushies to write about; Reishi’s traditional lineage is so rich and revered.

If your nervous system has been running like it’s permanently ‘on call’ (wired at night, foggy in the morning, reactive during the day) you’re not alone. In this journal entry, we shed light on medicinal mushrooms that can support the nervous system, and how to integrate them within the rhythm of your day. 

The space between years often invites us to pause. To release what’s no longer sustainable and return to what supports us at a foundational level. In this Journal entry, we reflect on grounding, gentle rebuilding, and the rituals that allow clarity, resilience, and vitality to re-emerge.

This mango, tremella mushroom, coconut cream and nut vegan mess one of our favourite festive season recipes! It’s a play on an Eton Mess without the sugar and dairy but with all the sensory pleasure. Vegan Mess has a nicer ring to it than Eton mess!

The metaphorical cherry on top is that Tremella’s subtly sweet flavour is just made for desserts, adding an extra dimension to the coconut cream and delivering all that juicy beauty shroom goodness.

Read on for the recipe!

We often get asked if medicinal mushrooms can help support fertility and enhance libido with many couples seeking ways to enhance the process naturally.

Medicinal mushrooms certainly aren’t a cure-all when it comes to supporting conception, but certain functional mushrooms can play a role in supporting fertility as part of a holistic health plan. The key medicinal mushrooms we look to for their capacity to support fertility and successful conception are Cordyceps, Turkey Tail, Reishi and Chaga. 

Read on to dive deeper!

Chaga has always been renowned as an anti-ageing powerhouse due to its incredible anti-oxidant profile but a recent groundbreaking study has uncovered a new dimension to its capacity to support longevity; its ability to induce autophagy, a cellular process responsible for cleaning out damaged cells and regenerating newer, healthier ones. 

Read on to dive deeper!

This chocolate coconut slice with Chaga has been on high rotation in our kitchen of late.

Firstly, because it’s winter here in the Southern Hemisphere and we’re up for any way to get more of the immune-building and energy potentiating powerhouse Chaga into our diets.

Secondly, as a snack, with all of its healthy fats, this slice is incredibly satiating.

Lastly, this recipe is simply delicious! It's our healthy take on a bounty bar, that uses only a few ingredients and doesn't require baking.

In the Southern Hemisphere we’re in the frosty depths of winter, the season that invites us to protect our inner resilience and support our immune health. Medicinal mushrooms go a long way in helping to strengthen our innate immune response, but their action is enhanced when we’re moving in harmony with the seasons and working to cultivate a strong foundation of health.

Read on for our top lifestyle practices to naturally move in harmony with winter and support our inner resilience mentally and physically.

We look at our recipes and what we eat and drink as a way to pay service to our bodily temple and this Adaptogenic Veggie Broth with Mushrooms, both medicinal and culinary, has certainly come to pay homage!

It's a great alternative to a bone broth with all of the ingredients harmoniously coming together to fortify our immune system at the time of the year when we need it the most. 

Read on for the recipe!