Written By Masa Ofei
29/03/2018
Most people nowadays know what a Buddha bowl is, but for those of you that haven’t heard of it before, it’s a bowl of whatever you like! Well, let me break that down for you. Typically you start off with a grain, add some vegetables, some form of protein, and a dressing of your choice. I typically add some seeds, fermented or pickled vegetables, and some sprouts if I have them in the fridge.
Essentially, it’s a colorful bowl of goodness using whatever you have in the kitchen. It’s a great way to use up produce and to have a healthy meal. We’ve been making some variation of Buddha bowls for years in our household and more so since becoming vegan. I wanted to share with you some basics around creating a Buddha bowl, what ingredients I generally use and three combinations of those that frequent our house the most. / Read More »
Written By Michael Ofei
26/03/2018
The idea of wearing the same clothes every day has always been something I’ve been interested in, especially after becoming a minimalist over four years ago.
My day job inspired my ambition for wearing the same clothes every day. At work I wear a uniform. I don’t have to think about what I have to wear, I just need to make sure my clothes are clean, and I’m good to go!
However when I think about applying the same philosophy to my personal attire, I have my reservations, and I’m sure you do too.
That’s why in this post I’m going to take a deep dive into why it is beneficial to wear the same clothes every day as well as looking at the common objections against integrating such a polarising system to your wardrobe.
If implementing a personal uniform is something you’ve been contemplating for a while, but haven’t dared to do it, this is the post for you. I should also mention that this philosophy applies to women as much as it pertains to men.
To build my argument, I think it’s important first to understand why humans wear clothes. / Read More »
Written By Masa Ofei
16/03/2018
A few years ago we posted an insightful Q & A with Joshua Katcher from the Discerning Brute. He shared his views and research on human rights and animal cruelty as it relates to the fashion industry. Since that post, TMV readers were keen to take action and find ethical fashion stores that they could support.
Having awareness of what’s really going on behind the scenes is always a good first step. However, I know when I first discovered the truth, I felt overwhelmed with what to do next. Where do I shop? How can I trust the brands? Do the clothes perform and match my style? What does a sustainable textile look like? / Read More »
Written By Michael Ofei
20/02/2018
In this post, we respond to one of our reader’s frustrations, tackling the challenge of how to make more time for yourself when you work long hours. This one is a doozy, but an area that we’re familiar with.
Let’s take a closer look at this readers concern.
Regarding your question “what is your biggest frustration with your health and wellness journey?” – the first thing that comes to my mind is not having enough time to look after myself. / Read More »
Written By Masa Ofei
17/02/2018
I don’t know if it’s just my ignorance here in Australia, but I hadn’t heard of a Reuben sandwich until we did some travel through the US. And it wasn’t that we even came across the traditional one with the corned beef, Swiss cheese, and the lot. It was the vegan version in pretty much every cafe we sat down in. I had it in a couple of different places and loved the combination of the tempeh with the sauerkraut and the sauce. Just the crunch of the bread with the flavours on the inside, quickly made me want it again when we came back home. I love those flavour combinations, and after studying other recipes, what I had tasted during my travels, and what I generally like, I’ve created a vegan tempeh Reuben sandwich that I’m sure others will also love! / Read More »
