Glimpsing a nourishing life; with a baked treat and a good book
My name is Gemma, or Gembles, as my little brother calls me, and I am so excited to have you here! A few years ago, I began a blog; a chronicle of glimpses into my life; the intention to briefly explain a photograph that summed up my day. This blog developed into sharing my experiences […] Read more…
Hello all! I hope that you are all doing ok, and are looking forward to a nice Easter with friends and family. I am still behind with my blog posts, due to my health and being busy, but here is a quick monthly book haul post! I hope that you enjoy it! What have you bought lately? […] Read more…
I have always loved to read, and I also thoroughly enjoy the actual process of buying books. The smell of bookstores, the excitement of perusing the shelves; even online book shopping is fun! Today, I want to share with you my latest book haul (books and audiobooks which I purchased in January and February). Some of […] Read more…
I love to write and to share my ideas and experiences on my blog. I am constantly thinking of new ways to make it more interesting and give my readers a blog which they enjoy. Due to my health, it is quite hard for to me remain consistent, but I try my best, and you […] Read more…
I am a self confessed chocoholic, and thankfully, I have not had to let this go with all my food intolerances (apart from a few phases of elimination diets – but they won’t take it from me!). The great thing about having to reassess what type of chocolate I eat, is that I now consume […] Read more…
This weekend in Australia is a long weekend, because on Monday, January 26th it is Australia Day. On this day in 1788, the arrival of the First Fleet of the British Ships occurred. It is now a celebration of our diverse country, our history and this beautiful land. As with all celebrations, iconic food is […] Read more…
Recently, I received a comment that stated that the raw vegetable juices I drink are full of anti-nutrients and cause my autoimmune diseases, and that I eat too many sweet tasting foods. To be honest, this sent me into a bit of a spin. Trust me, I have read about the fact green leaves might […] Read more…
For my family’s Christmas Eve dessert, I made a blueberry and coconut cake. It is like a fruity, coconut cheese cake, without the dairy! This was the perfect cake in terms of preparation, because I was able to make it the day before, and as it is a raw cake which is set in stages, you […] Read more…
Dean Mayes’s first book, ‘The Hambledown Dream” is our next book for the online Glimpsing Gembles Book Club. This is a very special book by a great, Australian author. The author is giving readers the chance to own a FREE digital copy of this story. All you need to do is comment on the announcement […] Read more…
In March last year, I wrote a post about my recent diagnosis of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). You can read it here. I did not go into great depth with an explanation of what this syndrome is, as I was still taking it all in. I was fortunate to have learned a lot about this condition prior to […] Read more…