LiveLighter Blog
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Celebrating Eid Al-Fitr!
- Apr 10, 2024
- by Jawaahir Alim
It’s that time of the year to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr for many people around the world. For my family and many others, this is a special time of celebration. I cherish the memories I have of spending the day at festivals as a child, looking forward to the adrenaline rush from rides, catching up with friends, exchanging gifts and of course, enjoying lots of food!
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Embracing Bunuru: A Journey Through Noongar Seasons in Boorloo (Perth)
- Feb 22, 2024
- by Saira Rind
As the summer sun begins to mellow and the coastal breeze carries a subtle hint of change, we find ourselves transitioning into Bunuru, the second season in the Noongar calendar. Let’s explore the rich tapestry of flavours that Bunuru brings, featuring the vibrant array of fruits, vegetables, and foods in season right now in Boorloo.
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Lunchbox pep talk!
- Feb 09, 2024
- by Anne Finch
Got lunchbox fatigue? This one goes out to all the parents and carers ...YOU’VE GOT THIS! Here’s some tips and inspo to get those lunchboxes packed with a bang (or at least without a whimper).
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Happy Lunar New Year
- Feb 08, 2024
- by Jenny Atkins
In my family, the Lunar New Year is one of the best times of the year and another opportunity to gather with family, friends and of course, eat fabulous food!
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Snack plate dinners for those days you don’t feel like cooking
- Feb 05, 2024
- by Gael Myers
Sometimes, life happens, and we don’t always have the energy or time to make a capital m ‘Meal’. While the dinner purists may turn up their nose at the idea of an odds and ends snack plate, I would like to sing its praises.
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Unconventional breakfasts
- Dec 04, 2023
- by Anne Finch
Whether you’re looking to save time in the morning, don’t enjoy cereal/ toast, or would like to expand your breakfast horizons, we’ve got some off-beat brekkies that are fun and delicious.
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How to eat well on the cheap
- Jun 05, 2023
- by Anne Finch
Cooking at home is a great way to save money, and can be really simple! We’ve put together some of our team favourites, and have costed them out to share our brekkie basics for around $1.50 per serving, and low-cost lunches for around $2.50.
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Eat well for less: Tasty dinner recipes for less than $3 a plate
- Jun 02, 2023
- by Gael Myers
Help your food budget go further with these tasty meal ideas that come in at under $3 per person.
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Grocery staples for cheap and cheerful meals
- May 28, 2023
- by Gael Myers
Reduce your food bills and avoid extra trips to the supermarket with our cheap and cheerful meal ideas using grocery staples. Most of what you already have in the pantry and fridge, with a few simple additions, will get you through for longer than you think!
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Pass the salt: LiveLighter’s top tips to reduce your sodium intake
- Mar 29, 2023
- by LiveLighter
Found in salt, sodium is a mineral that our bodies need to regulate healthy blood circulation, muscle and nerve function, and to balance fluids. But we need to be careful about how much we consume.