Raw Apple Crumble

 

Okay, here is our winter warmer secret weapon... It is to die for;


 FOR THE CRUMBLE:
3/4 cup walnuts
3/4 cup almonds
6 -8 pitted dates
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS:
In a food processor, chop all ingredients together into a crumbly, but moist texture.  Set aside in a bowl.
 
FOR THE APPLE FILLING:
6 large apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
4-6 medjool dates
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Dash of sea salt

DIRECTIONS:

In a food processor pulse 4 of the apples into small chunks and transfer to a mixing bowl. Don’t pulse too much or you will just make apple sauce.  You just want to chop the apples into small chunks.

Process the remaining 2 apples with the dates, cinnamon and salt, until smooth (like applesauce). Mix both together and spread into the bottom of a 9x9" pan and then sprinkle the crumble on top.

Hot tip: we eat ours warm with natural yoghurt & fresh berries...

Enjoy

xx

 

 

 

Poached Chicken & vegetable Soup

Okay so seeing as the weather has turned winter & the sniffles are out & about… I cooked this soup for all of us girls here at Majorca yesterday & even the babes loved it… Enjoy it as much as did

Poached Chicken & vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

1.6 kg whole free range Chicken

4 carrots

1 heart celery, sliced

12 potatoes (peeled)

A few fresh sprigs of fresh thyme

1 leek, washed & shredded

1 small bunch of coriander & parsley leaves picked & chopped

 

Method:

Wash your Chicken in cold water & pat dry with kitchen paper…. Place the chicken, carrots, celery, potatoes & thyme into a large, deep pan & pour in 3 litres of water or enough to cover the chicken…

Simmer on a medium heat for 1 .5 hours or until the chicken is cooked through…

Remove chicken from pan & strain broth…Save the veg for later… Put the broth back on a high heat & allow to reduce for 15 minutes until there’s about 2 litres left…

Tear the cooked chicken into long chunks… Once the broth has reduced, throw the vegetables back in the pan with leeks & chicken… Simmer for a further 5 minutes, then remove the sprigs of thyme…

Serve in warm bowls sprinkled with chopped with coriander & parsley….

Tips: I did try this recipe in the slow cooker too & it was FAB… The chicken is the star ingredient so use the best you can get your hands on…

Home sweet HOME

 

Yes, I am a stylist & have a passion/gift to make something pleasing to the eye aesthetically....  I will let you in on some secret of my up cycling & savvy shopping.. You will be remarkably surprised.. My love of pre loved & authentic pieces will surprise you.... As you can see I love WHITE& apart from the fresh crisp colour it showcases whatever you put with it.. So you could say it’s a staple in our home, if we feel like a change we can buy new cushions or paint a chair a bright neon colour or add splashes of something different.... The base will always be white for me...I know what you’re thinking I have 2 baby girls under the age of 2 why white..? Well it's simple I like it & it makes me feel good so if I have to wipe it every day or twice a day it’s worth it ( my baby girls are not as messy as some would think)...  I have instilled healthy rules that no food, drinks, arts & crafts throughout the home only on the deck & in the play area...

 Splashes of fresh garden greens / earthy textures / priceless pieces / statement colours & patterns that work together to create our vibe here at Majorca... We have glass jars filled with feathers from our Nan & Pops farm / little odds & ends that the girls & I have collected on our walks & play dates... Our home tells a story & I love sharing the adventure of our home when people ask....

xoxo

 

Luxe Delights

I was obsessed with making these while I was pregnant with my sweet little Luxe.... Peach & I experimented with so many different fruits & flavours... Below is the base recipe & go crazy with experimenting with flavours for example:
 coconut flake, shredded coconut, mixed raw nuts, macadamia nuts, mint, mixed berries.... FYI - Peach loves chopped banana & we like the raspberries.

 

1/4 cup coconut oil

1/4 cup cacao

1 tablespoon raw honey or maple syrup

sprinkle of salt

choice of fruit

 

Combined coconut oil, cacao, honey, salt into a saucepan & stir on a low heat for 5 to 10  minutes (make sure you DON'T burn it) 

Cut up fruit & evenly place into cupcake trays or shaped freezer trays & pour in the mixture.

Place into freezer...

Love E & T xx

Banana Cacao Pancakes

 

 

We have a tradition the girls & I;  Saturday mornings are for Banana Cacao Pancakes... Over this long weekend we shared this meal both Saturday & Monday morning with both sides of our families... I hope you all had a beautiful relaxed long weekend...
 

2 Eggs

2 bananas

3 tablespoons buckwheat flour

1 tablespoon cacao powder

1 tablespoon raw honey

Topping:
Natural yoghurt

Mixed berries (or fruit topping of choice)

Granola

Organic maple syrup

 

Combined all ingredients in a mixing bowl (mash bananas separate & then add)  & cook as pancakes should be cooked ( preferably in coconut oil) & then top with your toppings of choice... Remember if you make it once and add some more of this or more of that Don't worry cooking is like Fashion its to suit you...

In these images below we topped our pancakes with natural yoghurt, poached apples, granola & some organic maple syrup....

Cacao Coconut Banana freezies

 

 

Us Girls here @ Majorca have a sweet tooth & have found healthy alternatives... We will let you in on a secret as these are too good to keep to ourselves.... These are a perfect alternative to a store bought ice cream....They are perfect for your little ones too...

 

But first here are some facts on what ingredients we are using....

 

 

Cacao ~ An American evergreen tree which bears cacao seeds, now cultivated mainly in West Africa they packed with antioxidants, magnesium and bliss nutrients that can help keep you energised, healthy and happy.

 

Coconut ~ Coconuts are highly nutritious and rich in fibre, vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5 and B6 and minerals including iron, selenium, sodium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorous.

 

Banana ~ health benefits of consuming bananas include lowering the risks of cancer and asthma, lowering blood pressure, improving heart health and promoting regularity.

 

 

Ingredients:

2 or 3 bananas ( depending on size)
2 tablespoons cacao

1 can coconut milk or 1 1/2 cups

2 tablespoons rice malt syrup

1 tablespoon Chia seeds

 

Okay so its as easy as putting all the ingredients into a blender & place smooth ingredients into freezer trays or ice block trays...

 

We hope you enjoy as much as we do...
with love E & T xx

 

 

& SO IT BEGINS

Majorca living was birthed by two blonde & ambitious friends Tara Shannon & Emma Holder…. They share the same desire & passion to nurture / equip / encourage / inspire / lead & live a vibrant & WELL lifestyle through changing your life for a healthy

MIND,BODY & SOUL…

 

 

 

An unfortunate event has led the duo together with 2 special little princesses

 From this Majorca Living has come to life in a huge way…

The Story thus far;

Majorca living became a theme name Emma and Tara created just for fun in recognizing the triumph they had achieved from moving forward into Majorca street on the Gold Coast. Living a healthy clean lifestyle and in a new place with beautiful surroundings knowing in their hearts they were happy and totally in love with their lives. The duo started hash tagging Majorca living on social media and it started a creative brainwave.  If you Google Majorca you'll see it says it's an island in the Mediterranean Sea, a common holiday destination. Perfect right? 

Tara Shannon- Is a 23 year old Nursing student part time at Southern Cross University/part time Lorna Jane Employee/full time fitness fanatic with Ashy Bines Bikini Body Challenge. She has a keen eye for fashion, styling & design/ Certificate III business administration/ Family orientated.

“Our purpose of creating this blog is to inspire and motivate women to make the right choices and to use the power within ourselves. We as women are created to be all that we are destined to be, use your life to its full purpose and overcome any situations holding you back. Be the person you hope to be but be that person NOW. What’s getting in your way? Create your path without anyone holding you back, believe in the outcome not the expectations and live a truthful life, live Majorca Living.” Tara Shannon.

Emma Holder- Is a 29 year old qualified fashion stylist/make-up Artist and has a background in creativity directing numerous shoots/advertising campaigns and works with up and coming designers and brands. She is well respected in the Australian fashion/style industry. She has a creative eye for Make-up and has been in the industry for over 8 years specialising in catwalk, bridal, formal, photographic make up.. Her greatest joy thus far are her 2 beautiful daughters Peach Arden (2 years old) and Luxe Winslow (8 months old)..Who are the apple of her eye and she is a devoted mother.

“A life changing event has changed the course of mine & my daughters lives forever but in the midst of the reality we are living VICTORIOUS….We have changed the way we live in all areas of our MIND, BODY & SOUL..  We want to inspire & come alongside other woman in choosing the same way of thinking through all seasons of life.... What we put into our bodies (in all areas) will shine through in some way…We have changed our diet to organic & raw, we have changed cities, we have changed churches, we have changed our physical routine & much more… That’s why we have started with a blog to keep you all up to date & share our passion of up & coming collaborations & events or as simple as how we live our everyday lives… Because there are thousands of woman who inspire me daily & we want to share our hearts in this....I say this from the bottom of my heart; every girlfriend needs a strong, encouraging, inspiring, beautiful girlfriend like Tara Shannon & also known as Tarrzzy… She is all things BEAUTIFUL & my girls admire her like an Aunty.. So, let’s say we have adapted to the CHANGE of lifestyle VERY WELL… in that being said I want to honour & Shed some love onto my beautiful family & friends that have shown the same to my girls & I (you all know who you are) we miss doing life so closely but a trip up to Majorca is a destination worth waiting for… & our saviour Jesus who has shown us overflowing love & favour in every area of our lives.. Our greatest days are ahead of us & not behind us." Emma Holder

 

 

Photography credit : Emily Sullivan