Jo's Kitchen Capers

13/07/2026

Mould is a real health issue for so many families and something that has affected our grandsons life so far, each day determined by his symptoms.

His mum Danielle has started a petition asking the Victorian Government to finally define what “mould-free” legally means in rental law, so no other family has to go through what they still deal with daily.

Anyone can sign, you don’t need to live in Victoria. It only takes a minute and every signature helps push this closer to real change.

https://c.org/Z5Pvp5tCbz

Please sign, and if you can, share it with your own friends and family too. The more people who see Malakai’s story, the more likely this gets the attention it needs.

Thank you for reading and for standing with us.

Jo

13/07/2026

Mould is a real health issue and this is our grandsons story and a petition has started so other families are protected.

Anyone can sign, you don’t need to live in Victoria. It only takes a minute and every signature helps push this closer to real change.

https://c.org/Z5Pvp5tCbz

Please sign, and if you can, share it with your own friends and family. The more people who see Malakai’s story, the more likely this gets the attention it needs.

Thank you for reading and for standing with us.

Jo

12/07/2026

Our grandson Malakai before being born moved into a rental. The waste pipes were disconnected. Toxic mould filled the space beneath his cot. By the time it was found, it was too late.

Victorian law says homes must be “mould-free”, but has no definition, no testing standard, no measurement. Malakai is now four and living with conditions linked to that early exposure.

This petition asks the government to define what “mould-free” actually means. Other families are telling the same story. Read Malakai’s full story and sign.

Malakai breathed toxic mould every night from before he was born. His parents fought through every system available — but the law had no definition of "mould-free" to measure against.

Now he's living with conditions that may stay with him for life. Danielle's petition asks the Victorian Government to do one thing: define it. Measure it. Protect the next family.

Read his story. Sign it. Share it.

Define “mould-free” in Victorian rental law - protect children like Malakai

04/07/2026

Always love the first Saturday of the month at Kingston Farmers Market.

Butternut squash, radicchio, and beetroot courtesy of 280 Fresh Veg, Swiss browns from the mushroom stall, and Kalamata olives from Nicolas Olive Estate. Scotch fillet from ButcherCrowd delivered to my door yesterday charred and sliced to perfection.

Appreciating our farmers and growers who make meals like this possible😘

07/06/2026

Pea shakshuka that stops you in your tracks.

Look at that colour. Vibrant green pea purée, a perfectly soft egg, crunchy bacon dust and a tangle of fresh mixed sprouts. This is the kind of breakfast that makes you feel alive before you have even picked up your fork.

I gave this one my own twist. No sugar snap peas this time, so I folded through beautiful organic mixed sprouts and cooked the peas in homemade bone broth instead of water for an extra layer of nourishment and depth. The eggs were the freshly laid stars of the show, thanks to WillowZen - The Art of Farming picked up this weekend🍳

Want eggs and produce this good? Get yourself to Kingston Farmers Market, first Saturday of every month in Moorabbin. Your tastebuds will thank you.

Move with Purpose. Live with Energy.

07/06/2026

Most people spend their whole life not knowing their body has a built in off switch for stress.

When I started learning Qigong it changed everything.

There is a nerve that runs from your brainstem through your heart, your lungs and physically through your diaphragm. It is called the vagus nerve. And every slow, intentional, deep belly breath you take activates it mechanically.

That calm you feel after a few deep breaths is not your imagination. It is your nervous system receiving the signal that it is safe to come home.

Every Wednesday at 9am AEST I teach a live online Qigong class on Zoom.
No experience needed. Just show up as you are.

Comment CALM below and experience this weeks class FREE.

Move with Purpose Live with Energy.

Jo📿

08/05/2026

✨Qigong works on every level✨

Physically it improves circulation, flexibility and reduces chronic pain.

Mentally it calms the nervous system and clears brain fog.

Emotionally it helps you process and release what you have been carrying for far too long.

It is one of the most complete and powerful practices I discovered on my own healing journey.

Join me live every Wednesday morning on Zoom.

If you are a woman who is tired of feeling tired, this class was built for you.

Your first class is FREE.

Want to know more? Type DOJO in the comments and I will send you everything you need to get started personally.

See you in the dojo.

06/05/2026

Food for Thought Thursday💫

Grateful for this life.
For this body.
For this soul.
Not all the stuff,just this.

This clip encapsulates all that is important💛
Gratitude without action is just a feeling. Gratitude in motion is a life transformed.

What is one small thing you could change today to honour the body and soul you are grateful for?
A breath.
A moment of stillness.
A gentle movement that reminds you that you are worth showing up for.

That is what Wednesday mornings are all about in Jo’s Qigong Capers. No pressure. Just you, coming home to yourself.

If you are curious, drop PRESENT MOMENT in the comments below and I will send you the link.
Move with Purpose. Live with Energy
Jo📿

08/03/2026

✨ Celebrating Women Today ✨

Today I’m celebrating the strength, wisdom, creativity and kindness of women everywhere.

Women who nurture.
Women who lead.
Women who create, teach, heal and inspire.

The world is a better place because of the countless ways women show up every single day.

Here’s to strong women.
Walking with and knowing them, supporting them, and celebrating them every day💛

Happy International Women’s Day.

04/03/2026

🦴 Nourish yourself from the inside out! ✨
This batch of broth is liquid gold Turmeric + ginger bone broth made from scratch using chicken feet 🍗💛

Rich in collagen, gelatin and healing spices, this broth is a powerhouse for joints, skin and immunity.�Stay to the end to see the jiggle! 👏

Made in just 90 minutes in my Thermomix:

Chicken feet (3 x collagen)
Carrot + celery
Bay leaves
Fresh ginger & turmeric
Peppercorns
Filtered water
Perfect for sipping, adding to soups, or boosting your next meal with goodness in every spoonful.
Glass jar’d and fridge ready!
https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r614807
Have you made your own broth lately? Tell me your favourite combo?