Simone Austin

Here is something I doubt entered your mind as an option for dinner ronight..... . Duck breast. So easy. Already partly cooked in a vacuum sealed bag from the supermarkets. Pop them in the pan and the fat from under the skin melts out. You are left with … instagr.am/p/Co-s-VMBHN7/

Imagine needing to know where the nearest toilet is when you go out in case it's urgent 1 in every 250 Australians live with Crohn's and colitis, these serious gut conditions and for many this is a reality. Thank heavens for me it isn't the case. My Chro… instagr.am/p/ColSCedvH4A/

About last night! Wow! The best part was...... our host with Greek heritage knows how to make vegetables taste the best! The mushrooms, eggplant, tomatoes, capsicums, potatoes and broad beans she cooked all of were superb! Not everything is in sight here… instagr.am/p/CojmOwsv8qc/

About last night! Wow! The best part was...... our host with Greek heritage knows how to make vegetables taste the best! The mushrooms, eggplant, tomatoes, capsicums, potatoes and broad beans she cooked all of were superb! . The garlic mashed potatoes w… instagr.am/p/CojlIVQPiG1/

'Date night'. When food is more than the nutrients it provides. It is the company, the views, ambience, presentation and memories it creates. . . . . #date night #deliciousness #eatingout #Fridaynight instagr.am/p/CoMgpswPvVg/

Are you a bowl or salad lunch person? A sandwich was the go to for lunch, but I think 'bowls' are giving them a run for their money. . I love a good jam packed sandwich but I do find with a bowl I can really up the amount of veg. There is only so much y… instagr.am/p/CoJ_xs6vYmB/

Food and fun with Grandparents, (even when your kids are young adults🤣)! I think you appreciate and become more adventurous to try new foods when you understand more about them; how they grow, how to harvest and tasty ways to cook them. Having fun wi… instagr.am/p/Cn2mtIvhDGN/

How disgusting are comments made online about people's body size! Jelna Dokic or anyone should not be bullied. Smiling is what we should be encouraging people to do about how amazing our bodies are. . My thoughts: ✔️ complement people on nice things the… instagr.am/p/CnyYYxXPaqC/

Number 3 of my underrated tips, TRUST YOUR APPETITE . Eat as much as your body tells you too. Rather than following a ‘diet’,' comparing yourself to how much others are eating or eating what you think you should, listen to your own appetite, it is a good… instagr.am/p/CnIN2VPhGYQ/

My second underrated, over deliver health goal from my latest blog. Add salt! . You said what? A dietitian saying add salt. I am.not suggesting you increase your overall salt intake. I am suggesting a little salt in cooking or at the table will make veg… instagr.am/p/Cm_KAMwPHNb/

My 5 underrated, over deliver health tips. . My latest blog post (and it has been a year between drinks!) could be what you are looking for if you are thinking about some things you might do differently this year. A few aspects of your health that could … instagr.am/p/Cm57hYJLbXM/

What protein do you think this is? . Tuna steaks. Actually bought frozen ones. I have never bought or cooked them.before. Motives for purchase. 1. Convenience of individual portioned and marinaded fillets, so easy and quick to cook (when feeling unwell w… instagr.am/p/CmydPG2P7Mi/

Can't face another plate of Christmas fare? Homemade sushi, give it a go! You could even use left roast chicken. . ✅️ A lot of white rice, but you could use brown. ✅️ Seaweed for iodine and plenty of other minerals ✅️ pack in the veg and have ex… instagr.am/p/CmoClEnvkvO/

The build up to special events is half the fun and it is now starting to feel like Christmas with the table now set for part 1; our Christmas Eve (and my brother's birthday) lunch tomorrow!. . The menu. Would you like to know? Take a guess below and I wi… instagr.am/p/CmgiJAXP4kB/

For some Christmas is all smiles and joy and for others there might be tears. If it is smiles I think enjoy it, savour it, and where we look for something to do that might bring a smile to others. We never know who might be shedding the tears. . .Mental… instagr.am/p/CmXW5bwhKKZ/

With only 7 days until Christmas are you: 😎calm and organised, 🫣pretending you have longer than you do 🤪take it in your stride, and what gets done does and what doesn't doesn't? 😆 other....stressed? . If the last option, take a few deep breaths and… instagr.am/p/CmTmNxFv8vX/

Have you met Dinesh Palipana? If you're looking for some inspiration to go for your goals, he will give it to you! Go on, google him, read about his story or listen to it like I did with the audio of his book, 'Stronger'. . We are lucky to have Dinesh re… instagr.am/p/CmKsiCaPZtH/

Purchased my copy of,' 'The Joy of Better Cooking,' from the one and only @aliceinframes today! . A visit to a book signing @theorchardatmontague. . I love seeing the celebration of food and love together. Delicious and nutritious food for us to all enjo… instagr.am/p/CmBga-APp58/

Who loves a chicken schnitzel and slaw sandwich? Freshly made today, ready for Christmas function number 1. A band and a picnic, let's get underway!. . 💚Chicken schnitzel 💚Slaw with radish, capers, cabbage and onion. 💚Beetroot 💚Lettuce 💚Olive tap… instagr.am/p/CluoL5-PfuN/

The pleasure this rhubarb custard crumble brought to my taste buds is hard to describe! I would like to say I baked it but I must give that credit to my son. The pastry was light, the custard creamy and the rhubarb with the right amount of tartness. I lo… instagr.am/p/Clnp4gnvgtJ/