W e l c o m e , I N T H I S E D I T I O N Y O U ’ L L F I N D … * An interview with the oh-so lovely Christina Ross

featuring delicious raw recipes from her new book

‘Love Fed’. You can win your very own copy - we

have 5 copies up for grabs!

* Take a look into the crafty world of Lazybones’

very own talented Natalie Holt and be inspired by

her upcycled ‘She Shed’.

* We have a chat with our gorgeous friend Nicole

Gregory and learn about her sense of style

and grand plans...

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I N T E RV I E W W I T H C H R I S T I N A RO S SCHEF, WRITER, MOTHER

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY INVOLVE FOR YOU?I’m still grasping the idea of a typical day as a newish mother. My day is full of baby wrangling, working on food photos, recipe development and social media up keep. All of which is done very efficiently in a short amount of time these days. Followed by beach strolls, food prepping, play dates, crafting or creating new ideas and at the very least jotting these ideas down to work on later. There is always delicious food throughout my day and I try to practice gratitude and meditation if even only for a minute.

WHAT’S GROWING IN YOUR GARDEN?Mulberries, pomegranates, figs, lemons, loquats, mint, basil, parsley, oregano, kale, chard, spring onions, potatoes, lemon verbena, apples, artichoke & nasturtiums.

HOW DOES WHERE YOU LIVE INFLUENCE YOUR COOKING?The farmer’s markets in West Los Angles are practically daily, therefore my cooking is influenced by all of the seasonal fare that is abundant in Southern California. If the foods available at the markets is in season together then my feeling is that they likely pair well together in a dish. I’ll use this as a direction for play and experimenting which usually leads to a new recipe.

Also, the weather is usually warm and sunny in Venice Beach, which inspires me to create a lot of meals that don’t require turning on my stove or oven.

Smoothie bowls, salads and wraps are a few of my favorite staples.

from left to right: Christina wears Jane dress in Amalfi & Laura dress in Blue Lagoon

Christina wears Jane dress in Amalfi on left & Maxi dress in Jasper on right. Opposite page: Alanna dress in Cream

TELL US ABOUT YOUR BOOK “LOVE FED”My book “Love Fed” was inspired by my blog www.love-fed.com. It is a decadent dessert cookbook in which the recipes are all plant-based and require no stove or oven to prepare. Meaning the recipes in “Love Fed” and their ingredients are not cooked.

The ingredients I use are raw nuts, fruit, vegies, dates and natural sweeteners. The idea is that dessert can be decadent and nourishing which in turn makes dessert a real treat! I wanted to show folks that they can have sweets like Tiramisu, cheesecake and ice cream without the use of dairy, processed flours and sugar, yet be satisfied in a way they may not have imagined. Almost every recipe has a photo and the recipes range from simple to elaborate. It was important for me to make the book approachable for all skill levels in the kitchen, being that I myself am an “accidental baker” as discussed in the book.

WHY DO YOU LOVE WHAT YOU DO? I love what I do because I am fully in control of expressing my creativity and ideas in hopes of inspiring others to use their heart and creative muscles, whether in the kitchen or in other aspects of their life. My work is a feel good thing, not just for myself but for others too - this is important to me!

WHAT GETS YOU OUT OF BED IN THE MORNING? Sunshine, baby smiles and breakfast get me moving and grooving!

“Love Fed” is available everywhere good books are sold.

Find out more about Christina and her delicious creations at her blog: www.love-fed.com

Photographs of Christina and her bub by Christiane Ingenthron

This page: Christina wears Marilyn dress in Aloha and Laura dress in Blue Lagoon. Opposite page: Christina wears Frankie PJ set in Vita.

RECIPES WE LOVE

C a r r o t C o l l e c t i v e C u p c a k e sYield: 24 mini cupcakes

Prep time: 25 minutes, plus ~2 hours to set frosting

Carrot cake without cream cheese frosting? Some people might say that’s heresy, but we know better, don’t we? For these cupcakes, I created a frosting with the sweetness of coconut milk and the tang of lemon. They’re the most delicious way I know to get in a good dose of (carrot-delivered) beta-carotene.

Ingr e d i en t s :CUPCAKE BASE4 c. shredded carrot (approximately 8 carrots)2 c. pecans2 c. raisins1 c. shredded coconut¼ c. hemp seeds2 tsp. agave nectar4 tsp. almond oil

FROSTING ½ c. cashews½ c. macadamia nuts1 c. coconut milk½ c. melted coconut butter¼ c. agave nectar1 tbsp. vanilla extract1 tbsp. lemon juice24 whole pecans, for garnishGround cinnamon, for garnish

Method :Line two 12-cup mini cupcake pans with cupcake liners or grease lightly with coconut oil.

To make the cupcake base: Begin by pulsing the carrots in a food processor until pulpy. Add the pecans and raisins and pulse until roughly chopped and combined with the carrots. Add the shredded coconut, hemp seeds, agave nectar, and almond oil and pulse until the mixture holds together. Divide the mixture among the 24 cupcake liners, pressing the dough into the pan. Refrigerate while you make the frosting.

To make the frosting: Place the cashews, macadamia nuts, coconut milk, coconut butter, agave nectar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a medium bowl, cover, and place in the refrigerator until firm enough to scoop, about 2 hours.

To assemble: Using an offset spatula, gently remove the cupcakes from the pan. Frost the cupcakes, then garnish each with a whole pecan and a sprinkling of cinnamon. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

The recipes in this edition of Lazybones Street have been kindly contributed by Christina Ross of Love Fed

A v o c a d o I c e C r e a m M i n t C h i p S a n d w i c hYield: 4 sandwiches

Prep time: 45 minutes, plus 1 hour refrigerating time

Surprised to see avocado in ice cream? Don’t let it throw you off: even though avocado is mostly used in savory foods, its mild flavor actually makes it a wonderful addition to sweets, lending both creaminess and healthy fats. Avocado is a great addition to puddings, too. I recommend using Hass avocados—they’re unbelievably rich and delicious - but other small California avocados with dense flesh (like Bacon and Fuerte) work well, too.

Ingr e d i en t s :ICE CREAM1 medium ripe Hass avocado1 c. chilled coconut cream1 c. almond milk¼ c. coconut nectar1 tsp. vanilla extract

COOKIE DOUGH1½ c. almond flour¾ c. cacao powder¼ c. cacao nibs¼ tsp. sea salt1½ tsp. mint extract½ tsp. vanilla extract¼ c. coconut nectar½ c. cacao nibs or hemp seeds, for garnish.

Method :To make the ice cream: Place the avocado, coconut cream, almond milk, coconut nectar, and vanilla extract in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer the blender container to the refrigerator and chill the mixture for about 1 hour, or until well chilled.

Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions, churning for approximately 30 minutes, depending on your machine. (Alternatively, pour the ice-cream mixture into a freezable container and freeze until firm, 2–4 hours.) In the meantime, make the cookie dough.

To make the cookie dough: Place the almond flour, cacao powder, cacao nibs, sea salt, mint extract, and vanilla extract in a food processor. Process until well combined. While the lid is still on and the machine is running, add the coconut nectar through the feed tube. Process until the mixture sticks together. Do not over process or the dough will be too gooey.

Line your countertop with parchment paper and turn out the dough mixture onto the paper. Form the dough into a rough ball and place another sheet of parchment paper on top. Flatten the dough using the palm of your hand or a rolling pin. Once the dough is flattened, roll it out using a can or rolling pin to ¼” thickness. Using a round cookie cutter, or by tracing the outline of the cup with a thin, sharp knife, cut 8 circles out of the dough. Set each circle on a plate, layering them one on top of the other, separated by a square of parchment paper to prevent sticking. Set the tray of cookies in the freezer until the sandwiches are ready for assembling.hTo assemble the ice-cream sandwiches: Once the ice cream is frozen, place one scoop on top of one cookie circle, and using the back of a spoon or an offset spatula, flatten the ice cream to about 1” thick. Top with second cookie. Repeat until all the sandwiches are assembled. Roll the sandwich edges in cacao nibs or hemp seeds for garnish. Serve immediately or store in the freezer.

L a z y b o n e s i s s h a r i n g t h e l o v e ! NOURISH YOUR BODY AS YOU INDULGE IN LOVE FED DESSERTS - HEAVEN IN EVERY BITE.

Fi v e l u cky p eo p l e w i l l w i n a co py of ‘ Lo v e Fed ’ by Ch r i st i n a R o s s .

Love Fed is a cookbook for anyone with a sweet tooth or dessert addiction who is looking to swap sugar-based and gluten-filled desserts for vegan guilt-free superfood goodness.

TO ENTER: Tell us in 25 words or less what you would like to see more of in the Lazybones range and why?

And don’t forget to include your daytime phone number, email and delivery address. Email your answer to winwinwin@lazybones.com.au

Lazybones ‘Love Fed’ Giveaway Terms & ConditionsCompetition opens 15th June 2015 9am AEST and closes 31st August 2015 5pm AEST. Entries must include all requested contact details and a 25-words-or-less answer to be eligible to win. Winners judged at Promoter’s premises 1st September 11am AEST. Winners will be notified by email. Total prize value is up to AUD$175.00 and includes 5x copies of Love Fed by Christina Ross. The promoter is Lazybones & Homebodies Pty Ltd (ABN 12 098 076 709).

* W I N *

Nat’s She SHedJourney with us into the crafty world of Natalie Holt, one of our very own from Lazybones HQ Australia

WELCOME TO NAT’S SHE SHED This spirited, vintage-inspired woman’s work shed (or

She Shed) was lovingly handcrafted using only recycled

materials. Nat’s She Shed has been the perfect place

for her to create all sorts of repurposed and upcycled

items - giving unloved items new life. Repurposing is

an inspiring and rewarding challenge with the added

bonus that it’s great for the environment. Turn all that

unloved ‘junk’ into upcycled gold!

Whether you are a gardener, artist or quilter (or just

need to escape the kids!), a She Shed is the perfect spot

to unwind, BE INSPIRED and GET CREATIVE!

You can make one too!She Sheds can be easily created on even the smallest budget.

Just give your humble backyard shed some tender love and

care and watch as it grows into your own special space.

Try using old shutters to hang your tools or old windows

for walls to keep your space filled with light. Recycled and

mismatched timber brings colour and texture to walls.

Anything can become storage… think outside the box!

Suitcases, canisters, old boxes, no rules apply!

Nat’s top tips for upcycling: Always look at alternate uses for items.

Nothing is ever useless! Start with what you have at home.

In the garden consider using old wire spools, colanders, pots

and pans to house herbs, flowers and succulents.

Where to find materials?• Garage / yard sales

• Council tip shops

• Salvage yards

• Thrift shops

• Old farms

• Flea markets

E v e r y d a y l a z y b o n e s w i t h N I C O L E G R E G O RY

TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF.Hmmmm. Well, I am a creative type and I can never seem to pick out just one thing to focus on. I have been trained in method acting in New York City at Lee Strasberg Institute, and comedy improv in Los Angeles with the Groundlings. But I never fully committed to the acting thing as a job. Just sort of had some parts in smaller projects produced by friends. I think I tend to feel more motivated and inspired when I am alone, which is why I have taken an interest in song writing! Something I can do on my own, at my own pace. I also love painting, drawing, playing my ukulele, writing comedy sketches. Too many things. Who knows what I’ll end up doing! :)

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE?A little vintage. In warmer months I tend to be drawn to vintage or vintage inspired dresses in bright colors and fun prints, and I pretty much live in saltwater sandals. But in colder months it’s the opposite. I turn into Annie Hall! I wear lots of menswear inspired clothes. I love felt hats, loafers, herringbone and tartan.

WHERE DO YOU DRAW INSPIRATION FROM?I draw inspiration from my environment! By looking out the window or going on a walk. My favorite pastime is people watching. I will go to a coffee shop to “read a book.” But in reality, the book is never getting any use. It’s more of a prop so that I don’t look out of place. My excuse to take up a table and observe people! Haha!

IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME AND LIVE IN ANY ERA, WHICH WOULD IT BE?This one is tough! For purely aesthetic reasons, I choose the 1960s! I love the clothes, hairstyles, makeup, cars, houses and music!

WHAT WOULD BE YOUR DREAM PROJECT?That’s easy! I would write an Oscar worthy screenplay, write the music for it, cast my friends in it, direct and star in it, design the set and the costumes for it, be the cinematographer for it, etc. That’s not wishful thinking, is it? ;)

This page: Nicole wears Eda dress in Coral. Opposite page: Maria dress in Blue Lagoon. Photographs of Nicole by Christiane Ingenthron

“I tend to be drawn to vintage or vintage inspired dresses in bright colors

and fun prints”

This page from left to right: Nicole wears Marilyn dress in Black, Maxi dress in Paradise. Opposite page: Allegra dress in Eden and Alice dress in Arcadia

FAVORITE SONG TO PLAY ON THE UKULELE? WHY?I think the ukulele’s sweet and happy sound lends itself well to older songs. Some of my favorites to play and sing are Dream Lover, Tonight You Belong To Me and Love Me Tender.

TELL US A BIT ABOUT THE PHOTO SHOOT.The photo shoot was so fun! I was a little nervous before hand. But it was wonderful having the shoot at Lazybones, which at the time was my home away from home! And of course having one of my best friends as the assistant stylist helped ease my nerves! It was a beautiful day, in a beautiful place, and I was wearing beautiful clothes! It was wonderful!

My favorite pastime is people watching. I will go to a coffee shop to “read a book.” But in reality, the

book is never getting any use. It’s more of a prop so that I don’t look out of place. My excuse to take up a table and

observe people!

O u t & A b o u tR i g by’s H omeware s , B a rwon H ead s VIC

Rigby’ s have been a supplier of Lazybones for many many years and we are very lucky to have them on board. Here is a little snapshot of this fab little store in Barwon Heads... Rigby’s Homewares first opened their doors 15 years ago when owner, Merrilyn, drew on her passion for all things colourful, designer and interesting - to turn her vision into a unique retail space. Having owned and run a surf shop with her husband in Barwon Heads many moons ago, Merrilyn knew what she was in for! Merrilyn originally ran Rigby’s Homewares from an old fibro home and when it became too small she built the shop they are currently trading from. It’s filled with light, bright and beautiful wares. And Merrilyn sources products from all over the globe with fair trade, sustainability and ethical choices in mind. Rigby’s Homewares is very passionate about all things retail and love their little store. It gives them so much joy to swing the doors open every day (except Christmas) and share their treasures with the locals and day trippers. They also love dealing with an amazing array of suppliers that help to fill their store, making it special and creating a one stop shop for the home and family (there’s even a kids corner)! Barwon Heads is a truly beautiful place to live or visit and they have some lovely shops and cafes for such a tiny town. The beaches and bluff are breathtaking and the girls usually take a walk in the morning before opening – making it a great place to unwind and relax. Rigby’s Homewares is open 10am-5pm every day and they love their little store to bits so pop in and say hello!

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