Model and raw chocolate guru Abigail O’Neill is allllll about the kind of tasty treats that nourish both body and soul – and this recipe, which featured in Issue 20 of Peppermint, is the perfect example of that deliciously decadent genre. Enjoy, lovelies! Ingredients 60g cacao butter, finely chopped 1/4 tsp vanilla powder 1 tbsp organic orange rind,…
Whether you’re going for a walk, doing the dishes or just in dire need of some non-screen-based relaxation time, the humble podcast can be a mighty fine way of being entertained and educated all at the same time (throw in exercise too and you’re virtually achieving sainthood). With those lofty ambitions at the forefront of…
As well as being a NYT-bestselling author, founder of the hugely successful ‘I Quit Sugar’ movement and ex-editor of Cosmopolitan magazine, Sarah Wilson‘s also a self-professed minimalist – a word she feels is now linked to a trend that has little to do with authentic, back-to-basics minimalism. We spoke to Sarah for the Living with…
At a loss for what to do with all the unloved clothing and textiles cluttering up your closet? Have we got a (literally) bright idea! Track down your old sheets, t-shirts and tea towels in all the colours of the rainbow and transform them into a rag rug to brighten up your floorboards – your…
Whether you’ll be celebrating Valentine’s, Galentine’s or just having-a-coupla-wines, there’s no avoiding the fact that 14th of Feb is right around the corner. With that in mind, we’ve put together a round-up of our fave ethical, sustainable and all-round lovely indulgences that are the ideal treat for a special someone – and look, there’s zero…
For Claire Christian, getting older came with an unexpected benefit: increased self-acceptance. The Brisbane-based novelist, theatre director and youth arts worker – who describes herself as ‘a sparkly lady on a quest to change the way the world feels about itself’ – spreads her self-love message through her joy-filled, rainbow-bright ‘Claire and Pearl’ Instagram feed,…
Last year, our hometown PepTalks saw Meekz Contemporary Jewellery take out the Peppermint Pitch prize – wowing the audience with a line of sustainable, recycled and reclaimed accessories. To find out more, we caught up with the brand’s Jemica Ostrofski, who talked us through the inspiration behind the range and her commitment to working only…
Melting in this weather? In need of cold things, constantly, to retain some sense of sanity? We’ve got your insides covered with this simple-as recipe for frozen fruity treats, taken from lovely wholefood recipe book ‘There’s a Carrot in my Pinata’– we suggest whipping them up then finding shade, a breeze and someone to fan…
Want to be part of creating a more sustainable fashion industry? This crowdfunding campaign needs your help! Photographer Claudio Montesano Casillas’ documentary Beyond the Label aims to educate and inspire, providing solutions for both consumers and brands that will contribute to real social and environmental change. Having been based in Cambodia and Bangladesh for the…
If you’ve already snapped up a copy of our Summer Issue you’ll be familiar with our cover star Eleanor Ozich, who first gained a following with the easy wholefood recipes she posted to her Petite Kitchen blog. Her new book, The Art of Simple, is a collection of food, beauty and cleaning recipes alongside tips…
Perth may be a long way from other Australian cities, but it may be much closer in helping to bring eco fashion into the spotlight with the recent Eco Fashion Week, staged over five days in the sunny Western Australian capital. Founded by Zuhal Kuvan-Mills, a designer with her own sustainable label Green Embassy, the…
In the run up to silly season, we’re always looking for ways to sneak some health onto the menu. What better place to turn, then, than the new party-food book from the gems behind ‘There’s a Beetroot in my Cake’ – a culinary tome that specialises in smuggling veggies into tasty, kid-centric food. The recipes…