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I’TS THE WEEKEND BABY! And it’t time treat yo self.. No, we don’t mean go out and blow all your cash. What we mean is its time to start giving your body the nutrients it needs, and to start showing it some LOVE! ❤️✨ Here is our simple Waffle Recipe, which creates so much happiness in all who eats them - try them savoury or sweet.. or maybe just eat them in bed, but take time this weekend to treat yourself and be grateful for the incredible vessel our souls’ live in everyday

INGREDIENTS:
1 & 1/4 cups of mylk (vegan nut milk or non GMO soya milk)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar (ACV)
1 & 1/4 cups of oil you can use the healthiest available
1/4 cup of honey or date paste or coconut sugar
1/2 cup of oat flour( you can fast blend your oats to make oat flour)
1 & 3/4 cups of rice flour
1 & 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

INSTRUCTIONS:
Mix mylk and ACV together and allow to stand for 10 mins.
Then add honey / chosen sweetener, oil and set aside
Add all the wet ingredients to the dry ones.
Blend with a be**er or a mixer untill smooth.
Heat waffle iron up.
Spray with coconut oil (or oil alternative) so not to stick.
Pour mixture onto waffle iron and close down and check that it doesn’t stick.
Cool till firm and golden brown and crispy ...Delicious
Seriously, S I M P L E.

Cover with strawberries ,a bit of maple syrup as a sweet treat, or sweeten with some tahini and date paste 🍓

If you want a savoury waffle just eliminate most of the sweetener (you can keep a little bit), and are divine with roasted med veg and savoury tahini! 🥕

IT’S Zakifo Music Festival TIME! 🔥
Although we have been a little quiet, we will be rocking along with Ben Harper and BeatenbergBand tomorrow (SATURDAY 1 JUNE) at Durban Botanical Gardens from 3pm - 10pm. Come swing past us for chocolate brownies drenched in salted caramel icing, our famous falafel wraps or a bowl of curry, rice and Dahl to warm up your evening! We can’t WAIT to rock with you 🤸🏼‍♀️

WHOLESOME FALAFEL RECIPE

Ingredients:
2 cups chic peas (soak and cook)
1 onion
2 large clove garlic
1 cup fresh coriander
1 cup fresh parsley
Zest of 1 lemon
1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp cumin powder
1 Tbsp coriander powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup gluten free oat flour (you can blend oats into flour) Oil for frying.

Recipe:
- Place chic peas and 2L water in a large sauce pan to soak for 24 hours (They will triple in size and it reduces cooking time).
- Rinse and add new water and cook til soft. Canned chic-peas are too mushy( I think).
- Place the chic-peas, onion, garlic, fresh herbs, lemon zest, cayenne, cumin, coriander, salt and black pepper into a bowl of a food processor and alternate between pulse and blend until the mixture is uniform in size and still grainy in texture (not smooth).
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Add baking powder and do the final blend.
- Roll the mixture into balls about golf ball size. The balls should stay together and not fall apart.
- You can either shallow fry in coconut oil or deep fry in sunflower oil, but the oil must be very hot before immersing the balls into it.
- Cook until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Once cooked, let them sit on paper towel so the fat can drain off.
- Serve hot and crispy with hummus, tahini, crunchy slaw, some tasty aubergines and a squeeze of fresh lemon.

HELLO, GLUTEN FREE VEGAN FALAFEL!
It’s easy, just try...

Sometimes our soul’s call for a time out and we ignore it, but then the Universe creates a path which forces us to listen. I have been in a middle passage where one chapter is closing and a new one hasn’t quite opened yet… but lots of ground work is being done. A little bit like a cocoon process. Taking time to practice less resistance and more acceptance.

I have been on a private soul journey on which I have savoured food made from true healing hands which really has a very unique flavour. When you feed your soul at this level, you experience peace beyond measure.Through this experience I have developed a burning desire to share my knowledge and to help those who struggle to know how to feed themselves with creative, wholesome, plant-based meals.

I am here to be of service, to share my love and my passion to create a happier, healthier world that works in union. Sharing is certainly caring.

Stick around to see what we have in store.. ✨

Summer is here, and we are so excited to be out in the sunshine, eating beautiful food and sharing wonderful memories.. it’s such a festive time of year, and we are pumped to be sharing it alongside you all ❤️🍦we have a series of The Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market event’s coming up which we will have delicious ice creams, to soothe your HAWT bodies and lots of other exotic flavours! We will be stationed on:

Saturday 15th: 6.30am - 1pm
Sunday 16th: 8am - 1pm
Monday 17th: 8am - 1pm
Saturday 22nd: 6.30am - 1pm
Saturday 29th: 6.30am - 1pm

Come support local, enjoy the beauty of the Shongweni Valley and indulge in truly South African flavours 🥗

CHRISTMAS SEASON is definitely here, and we’re heating up the month with markets every weekend, and with lots of FRESH, tasty ingredients 🥕 I’ll be posting about all of our upcoming markets today, which I’ll keep as a highlight on our Insta page - so you can refer back to it whenever you need - so keep them eyes peeled for our stories throughout the day, and come support local this festive season! Happy Monday all!

P.s: Pictured here today is our secret spicy carrot hummus! 🧡

Filippo Tommaso Marinetti was the first artist in the modern era to think of the preparation and consumption of food as art. He thought cooking and dining, so central to everyone’s day-to-day lives, should also be central to his farsighted, far-out ideals. Looking back, food has always played a role in art: Stone Age cave painters used vegetable juice as binding ingredients in their paints, and the Egyptians carved pictographs of crops and bread on hieroglyphic tablets. During the pop art era, food became a social metaphor. Wayne Thiebaud painted rows of pies and cakes in bright pastel colors that brought to mind advertisements and children’s toys. So, what is food art today, and how does it manifest itself in the twenty first century? Food, as art is synonymous with “eating with your eyes” as we allow all of our senses to get involved in the eating process – thus, a dish which is more visually appealing, is psychologically more appetizing. Make art with your food. Play, make mistakes and enjoy the messiness of getting properly involved with making your food artistic 🥭🥬🍋🍠

“Eh, what’s up, doc? Carrots are divine” - Bugs Bunny 🥕🐰 Did you know there is a date set for !? Yup, April 4th is carrot day. We know we’re a little early, but these guys are meant to be eaten all year round and being one of the most common root veg, they’re super easy to get your hands on! They’re perfect for smooth skin, preventing Cancer, and keeping those hearts as healthy as can be! Spiralize them, chop them, grate them, steam them, roast them or just eat them raw and whole - the options are infinite! What’s your favourite carrot dish?
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We’re balls C R A Z Y, and you would be too if you knew just how delicious, and nutrient abundant these little bad boys are! One of the ingredients that makes our power balls so powerful, is the raw cacao 🍫 with almost 40 times the amount of antioxidants as blueberries, this incredible superfood has the highest plant based source of iron (remember in order to utilize this iron properly, it must be combined with vitamin C - try orange chocolate smoothies or something of the sort! 🍊). It’s full of magnesium, for a healthier heart and brain as well as containing more calcium than cows milk - making it perfect for dairy free chocolate! It is a natural mood elevator, and antidepressant with four scientifically proven bliss chemicals - serotonin, tryptophan, tyrosine and phenylethylamine, meaning that with eating these beautiful balls; you’ll feel good too!

It’s cold and wintery up here . How are you keeping warm today? 🌱 we have DELICIOUS warm options available today up until 11.30am - come say hey! X

Falafel falafel falafel.. you see it and hear of it everywhere now that plant based food has become more frequent with more people eating consciously 🐄🐖🐥 but, what’s the point in having the same food time and time again? Food is supposed to be exciting, as it entices the human body to “CHOW DOWN!” and indulge in the flavours and textures of human nature! That’s why, at OTL we believe in food creativity, and to have innovative flavours always bursting out of our kitchen! So, if you’re over having the same monotonous plain falafels, make sure to join our daily meals or visit us at our markets, where you’ll get to try extravagant falafel variations, such as spinach falafel and beetroot falafel! 🥬 Have beautiful Friday’s all!

In life, much like smoothies, you get out what you put in 🍓 it’s a beautiful, fresh day out here at with highs of 25 degrees by 11am! 🌞 we have refreshing flavours, delicious brekko options and all of our “famous old regulars”! It’s a wonderful day to have a wonderful day - and the best way to start it, is by feeding those incredible bodies with all of the goodness they deserve! We’ll be here until 11.30am, so come and say hey and grab an OTL meal in support of world vegan month! 👋🏼
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Nothing brings people together like good food! 🌮 Just like veganism is a sustainable option when it comes to looking after our planet, plant-based living is also a more sustainable way of feeding the human family. A plant based diet requires only one third of the land needed to support a meat and dairy diet, and with this rising global and water insecurities, there’s never been a better way to adopt a more sustainable way of living.
It’s time to ask ourselves: if it is now possible to live a life that involves delicious food/drink, delivers better health, leaves a smaller carbon footprint and avoids killing other creatures - then, WHY DON’T WE!?

It’s the first Saturday of November.. and you know what that means! 🍆 IT’S MARKET TIME! We will be at both of our monthly markets today, which is every Saturday from 6.30am - 11.30am and from 9am - 2pm! IHeart runs on the first Saturday of every month at Moses Mabhida Stadium. It oozes creativity and is always filled with awesome tracks, good company and (obviously) yummy flavours! 🍍 Durban is a bustling hub, and what an amazing opportunity to support local, and to be one with the city! P.s. look out for little beetroot loves spread across our meals today 👅

Spicy spicy spicy.. we hear it all the time.. but man do these awesome flavours have incredible healing qualities too! 🌶 we always make sure to use fresh ingredients, yummy flavors and colorful ingredients! Pop past us tomorrow or for a flavoursome meal! And a little bit of spice on the side 👅

The cruciferous family of vegetables have generated a lot of interest in the health world due to their cancer fighting compounds. So, what are cruciferous veggies, and why are they so epic!? 🧐 so, here’s a little beginners guide for your Tuesday read:
- Cruciferous veggies are a diverse group that includes broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, bok choy, arugula, Brussels sprouts, collards, watercress and radishes.
- While these veggies grow in all different colors, shapes and sizes, they share several nutritional benefits - they are rich in vitamins and minerals such as folate and vitamin K. Dark green cruciferous veggies also are an excellent source of vitamins A and C. They’re also rich in phytonutrients — plant-based compounds that may help to lower inflammation and reduce the risk of developing cancer... as well as rich in fiber and low in calories, a combination that will help you feel full and satisfied without overeating!
Pictured here is our wonderful Blessing, squeezing fresh lemon on some cruciferous cabbage! What cruciferous veggies are you eating today? 🥦

Wakey wakey all you early risers - the sun is shining and we can finally say S U M M E R is here 🌞 and what way better to warm up your day, than a big beautiful blissful bowl of goodness!? Today’s meal is filled with so many fresh, tasty ingredients like our famous brinjal and sunflower seed balls 😍 and sweet potato fries! If you haven’t heard how to order our meals or have access to our meals - then pop us a WhatsApp on 083 449 2880 so we can add you to our broadcast lists and you can become a green-VIP 🥒😉 Check out our stockists tagged in the photo! Happy Thursday sunny, summer bodies ✨

LET’S PLAY WITH OUR FOOD ✨ Whoever said don’t play with your food; was so horribly wrong! Playing with your food can be, and is, the most incredible means of experiencing new flavour duos, exploring textures, and tastes and discovering how almost everything and anything can work together with just a little bit of imagination! 🌈 There are no longer “rules” when it comes to meals, and what a better way to “play” than with the earths natural, V I B R A N T colours and with the flavours our herbs and spices offer. So, our advice to you today: Eat with your eyes, and make sure to involve lots of laughter, fun and creativity while making taste explosions with naturally nutritional and ethical ingredients! 💥🥒
P.s - pictured here today are three of our assorted dips and crunchy seed crackers!

To forget how to dig the earth and to tend to the soil, is to forget ourselves - Gandhi 🌱 Radish grows deep in the soil and has some incredible health benefits: They’re naturally cooling, they keep you hydrated, aid digestion, prevent viral infections, eliminate toxins, soothe sore throats, low in calories, high in nutrients and have the ability to cut sugar cravings! What your favourite vegetable? 🥦

To forget how to dig the earth and to tend to the soil, is to forget ourselves - Gandhi 🌱 Radish grows deep in the soil and has some incredible health benefits: They’re naturally cooling, they keep you hydrated, aid digestion, prevent viral infections, eliminate toxins, soothe sore throats, low in calories, high in nutrients and have the ability to cut sugar cravings! What your favourite vegetable? 🥦

If you haven’t tried our famous brinjal curry, then you’re seriously missing out! 🍆 Packed with fresh herbs, exotic spices and plump tomatoes - there is literally nothing better than divulging into this bad boy on a cold (or hot) day! AND your luck is coming up with another spring rainy day this coming Saturday where we will be perched ! Come and pop past for a taste of our famous curry; while bringing your animal friends along for the day, gathering supplies for the week and enjoying your OTL meal overlooking the beautiful waterfall valley 🌏🙌🏼 what more could you truly ask for your Saturday!?

If you haven’t already tasted our delicious brinjal curry, then you’re definitely loosing out! 😱 packed with fresh tomatoes, lots of exotic spices and plant based goodness, this bad boy is NOT to be missed! 🍆 We will be set up this weekend, for another spring rainy Saturday... but don’t be scared away, because if there is one thing that will keep you warm, it’s our delicious array of curries, beans, and 🔥 goodness! It’s a wonderful day to bring your animal friends, buy supplies for the week and eat a OTL meal over the waterfall valley! A truly, authentic plant based experience all around! 🌏

What gets you up in the morning? And what makes your heart beat faster? ❤️ We know that the answer to both of those questions for us, is FOOD. 🥑 And delicious, ethical, plant based food, at that! 🌱 Eating is not only essential for your bodies, but for your minds too.. dietary changes bring about changes in our brain structure, chemistry and physiology (which lead to changes in behavior) as well as releasing serotonin while our bodies break down the food in the process of digestion. This increase in serotonin not only affects ones moods, but reduces depression, regulates anxiety, heals wounds, and maintains bone health. It’s so important to pay attention to your body, and this is the easiest way how.. just by feeding those hungry mouths with nutritional food!
On the menu today is our delicious Warrior Bowl filled with our featured sweet potato crisps, baby spinach, Black Asian rice with mushrooms and chives, Roasted ginger carrots and cauli, Quinoa and beet salad, Tamari toasted walnuts and Tahini dressing. Pull into our live story for an update, and all distribution spots are tagged. Happy Tuesday all, and don’t forget to eat something yummy today! 🥕

Buddha bowl(n). A bowl which is packed so full that it has a rounded “belly” appearance on the top much like that of a Buddha🗿 Our soul bowls are not only packed with delicious flavours, but are from an array of cuisines and cultures! That’s the beauty of a soul bowl, it can be made up of so many different, mismatching and odd ingredients - but when put together with love and care; they slide down ones palettes like best friends! 👯‍♂️ We’ll be at until 11.30am, so pop down for some soul bowling as we welcome in the spring rains! 💦

Once again, my life has been saved by the miracle of lasagne - Garfield 🐱. We couldn’t agree more with the fury little ginger cat, but only due to the fact that we are currently indulging in layers of brinjal, mushrooms, and lentils all smothered over with a creamy cashew sauce 🤤 today’s meal is our original, creative tasty non-bake lasagne accompanied with a crispy green salad and an olive/lemon/paprika dressing! If you’re not already drooling over yours, or having divulged it already - then pop over to our drop off spots today to see if you’re the last lucky wholesome eater to get your grubby paws on our life saving lasagne 🤓 p.s. drop off spots tagged x

Sliiiiding into the weekend with burger and fries Fry-day 😏🍔 it’s a big one this weekend, with both of our favourite markets - and 🌱 we have so many beautiful flavours and recipes to share, some come say hey and join a plant based revolution with every bite you take 😛

Green is the prime colour of the world, and from which its loveliness arises 🌱 what’s your favourite green? We have to say, we LOVE them all 💚

It’s SUSHI Monday, with our creative complimentary coloured food art 🌱🤩🌈 we hope everyone had a fun, relaxing weekend! Thank you to everyone for popping past to say hi at the and on Sat. Slide into our stories to see what’s on the menu with these bad boys, today! 😛

Good morning healthy souls 🌱❤️ it’s a good day to have a good day, and why not start it with a delicious, plant based bowl of goodness! We are set up today, and then we will be ready to feed your hungry tummies ! 💃🏼💃🏼 stop past for good food, and lots and lots of banter 👻 Happy Saturday friends!

WE ARE BACK! 👋🏼🌱 after some much needed time off, it’s officially time to reintroduce our creative tastes and flavours back into your lives! 💆🏼‍♀️ today’s meal is available at our drop off spots: with our homemade, gluten free lasagne! Here’s what to expect inside it out big bowl of deliciousness 😍
Layers of sweet potato, brinjal, cashew cream sauce, rich loaded protein beans, fresh tomato alongside a crunchy rainbow salad with pea and mint pesto! Happy eating, soul family ❤️🐶

It’s half way through this beautiful week, and the prep is fully underway for an EPIC weekend packed with plays, crafts, Artisanal food, and a complete circle of everything creative, artistic and inspiring! Come and feast your souls, your eyes, and especially, those tummies! 👀
Our menu will cater for all seasons, especially the frosty nights and possible rainy days. 💦
Our Darling Clem will be there, who is the epitome of “arty food”! The Fest is on 14th, 15th, 16th September (this weekend) at Hilton School from 8am - 9pm! Come say hello, support local and indulge in food which is hand made with SO much love! ❤️🌏🐖

Tuesday is looking green, mean and ready to rumble with lots of omegas, seeds, and sweet potato and carrot crackers 🥕 it’s our favourite combo of black bean, spinach and peanut butter burger balls, so make sure to head down to one of our drop off spots:
to pick up your daily fix! 🌱 today’s meal is filled with:
🌚Black bean, spinach and PB burger balls
🥦Broccoli and ‘gingered’kolrabi salad
☯Red pepper/yellow pepper/purple onion salsa
🌿Smashed pea/mint and cashew pesto
🍠Sweet potato seeded crackers(full protein)

IT’S SRPING, ITS SPRUNG AND IT’S SALE DAY AT TODAY⚡️ we will be set up and ready to serve your hungry bodies with delicious flavours from 9am - 2pm, and what a better day to come and indulge in green, fresh, ingredients than the beginning of spring, of new beginnings and of the warmer weather slowly creeping up on us! If you’re more of an early riser, than come and show face at this morning until 11.30am! Both of our makers are always buzzing with happy, friendly faces and the live music, laughing children and happy pets makes it all the more better to bring the entire family along! Come and support local entrepreneurs, with today’s big SALE 🌿🙏🏼
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