Jo's Kitchen Capers

20/02/2026

Pizza Night… Gone Rogue 🍕😅

There’s a special kind of heartbreak that happens when you confidently reach for your gluten-free flour…

…only to realise you’ve just tipped in your collagen protein powder instead.

Both expensive.
Both stored in similar containers.
Both absolutely not interchangeable.

What was meant to be a crispy gluten-free pizza base turned into… a very committed, very confused protein shake.

Another Fawlty Towers moment at Jo’s Kitchen Capers lol 😂

Pizza night: cancelled.
Smoothie night: unexpectedly thriving.

Back to square one we go.

Moral of the story?
Label your containers.
Pause before you pour.
And maybe don’t store protein powder next to flour unless you enjoy culinary suspense.

Please tell me I’m not the only one who’s created accidental “fusion cuisine” like this? 😂👇

14/02/2026

Just a few gentle movements under the trees 🌿

A reminder that calm doesn’t have to be complicated.
Save this and try it later.

Join us this Wednesday for gentle Qigong on Zoom.
Send me a DM for the link — your first class is free 💚

Check out Jo l Food and Qigong Coach’s video.

14/02/2026

Simple yet stunning ✨

A beautiful reminder that real food doesn’t need fuss, just quality ingredients, a hot pan and a little love.
Golden-seared steak, vibrant greens, and flavours that speak for themselves… this is nourishment at its best.

Because eating well should feel simple, satisfying and be special Valentine’s Day and every single day 💛💛💛

Whats your Valentines Day treat?

29/01/2026

✨ A quiet but powerful shift is happening… ✨
For decades we were told to fear fat, load up on refined carbs and treat protein like a side note.

You can see looking at the state of worldwide health where that got us 😬 with rising chronic disease, inflammation, fatigue and a whole lot of confusion around food.
This updated food pyramid is a positive step in a time that desperately needs change.
🥑 Protein, healthy fats & full-fat dairy are back where they belong

🥦 Vegetables and fruit front and centre that are whole, colourful, minimally processed.

🌾 Whole grains encouraged (not ultra-refined imposters pretending to be food)
This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about real food, real nourishment, coming back to basics.
The world’s health is in crisis, but change doesn’t start with fear…

It starts on your plate 🍽️
If this makes you rethink even one meal this week, it’s doing its job.
Tell me what’s one real food you’re adding back in?

Today's NEW Dietary Guidelines deliver a clear, common-sense message to the American people: EAT REAL FOOD.

The 2025–2030 Guidelines reestablish food — not pharmaceuticals — as the foundation of health and reclaim the food pyramid as a tool for nourishment and education.

Read the Press Release 📲 https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/historic-reset-federal-nutrition-policy.html

NEW Dietary Guidelines for Americans 📲 https://realfood.gov/

28/01/2026

If you love good food, good company & simple cooking — this one’s for you 💚

Host a qualifying Thermomix demo between 28 Jan – 25 Feb and enjoy:
Great food, zero pressure, $25 birthday treat and a chance to check out the TM7
No sale required.
Food, friends & fun — my favourite combo 😄
Message me below to BOOK - limited dates available!

27/01/2026

I’ll be grabbing a bag of those, Jalapeños Sam 🙌
They’re so good roasted 🔥 — simple olive oil, a pinch of sea salt and straight into the oven or on the BBQ🔥

Love seeing beautiful, fresh local produce like this 👏
Are you a jalapeño fan?

25/01/2026

I love pizza🍕
Hot. Cold. Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. No judgement here😄

It would definitely be on the menu for my last meal,(but only if it’s homemade)
I love the whole ritual. Making the dough, shaping the base, a simple tomato sauce (3–4 ingredients, max), then keeping the toppings minimal so everything gets its moment to shine.

Our Ovana oven (thanks 🎅 ) crisps, puffs and chars the edges just enough, while the mozzarella melts into bubbling, golden goodness.
Honestly… my mouth is watering just typing this.

Food is my love language — to myself, my family and everyone who sits at my table ❤️🍕

So tell me…Would pizza make your last supper?What toppings are you choosing?

23/01/2026

This morning, after finishing my Qigong practice, I sat at my desk with an iced coconut cold-pressed coffee in hand and really looked at my space.

Small trinkets.
Crystals.
Gifts from people I love.
Memories of places I’ve been.

The little Buddha smiling back at me.
My dictionary definition defining love.

Nothing fancy. Nothing new.
Just presence.

In that pause, I felt deep gratitude, for this space, for my practice and for the quiet richness of a life built from many small, meaningful moments.

How often do you let yourself simply be with your surroundings and notice what’s already there? 📿

14/01/2026

Cold-Pressed Coconut Cold Brew

My NEW summer coffee ritual.

Today I’m making my first cold-pressed coffee using the Hario Mizudashi Cold Brew Pot — smooth, delicious and fridge-friendly using my favourite beans from Ciscos Coffee.

Cold Brew Method:
80g medium-grind coffee
Slowly add 1L cold filtered water (wet the grinds first, then top up)
Refrigerate 8+ hours

Creamy Coconut Finish:
Frozen coconut milk cubes
Chop in Thermomix
Add a splash of organic maple syrup
Pour over cold brew
Sip and enjoy ☀️

I’ve done bulletproof coffee before, but this is its cool, dairy-free cousin — lighter, refreshing and perfect for hot days.

Cold brew or hot coffee — what’s your pick?

First batch in my HARIO Mizudashi cold brew coffee pot. Cold-pressed coconut cold brew ☕❄️ Smooth creamy and perfect for summer. Crushed coconut milk cubes and a splash of maple with Coffee. Comment COLD BREW and I’ll share the ratios.

13/01/2026

Santa clearly knew I like kitchen shiny new kitchen cooking toys …

This Ovana beauty landed under the tree and the first batch was 🔥

Pizza, cooked in 90 seconds and honestly? Pretty delicious.

No, I’m not opening a pizza shop just yet 😂

But I am impressed.

I love Pizza 😍💚🍕
But these days it needs to be gluten free as wheat is not my freind!

Who’s tried this Caputo 00 GF flour and had good results?

Tell me your tips, tweaks or favourite toppings?

Real food. Fast fire. Zero complaints

Love it but want it GF and delicious!

12/01/2026

Real Food. No Fuss. 🥬🔥

January often means the fridge looks a bit… bare after Christmas.
But this is where real food habits shine.

A quick rummage and dinner came together with:
• 200g pork mince
• Grated carrot
• Chia + h**p seeds
• A splash of coconut aminos

Side note:
The pork mince came from my monthly delivery — quality, ethically sourced meat delivered to my door, which makes these “rummage dinners” so much easier.

Rolled into meatballs and cooked in 12 minutes in the air fryer.

Served with:
• Broccolini
• Baby choy sum
• Cabbage, lightly sautéed and charred
Finished with first-pressed soy sauce and sesame seeds.

Simple. Nourishing. Delicious.
No packets. No complicated recipes.
Just real food your body recognises.

This year is about small, consistent changes.
Eating real food, moving your body and trusting that simple really is enough.

Follow for easy, real-food ideas that fit real life.

Question for you:
What’s one ingredient you’ve got left in your fridge right now that you could turn into dinner?
Comment “REAL” if you’re done with overcomplicated

10/01/2026

This year is about doing simple things and making easy changes, one step at a time for better health.

Try roasting capsicums on the stovetop.Fresh. In season. No shelf-stable preservatives in sight.
Just real food your body recognises and quietly says“this feels right.”

One tray. Big flavour.
Char, peel, done.
Use in salads, wraps, eggs, sauces or toast.
Store in the fridge with a splash of olive oil for 3–5 days or freeze for later.
Real food. Easy wins🌶️

Want a simple roasted capsicum dip recipe using this?
Comment DIP and I’ll share it.