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Optimism Pistachio & Cardamom Kulfi/Indian-Inspired Ice Cream.

If you REALLY must have ice cream, here’s one that’s delish AND that you can make yourself! Definitely not the healthiest of ingredients, however, good comfort food for the soul. If you want control of your ice cream craving, here’s the answer! Kulfi, an Indian ice cream, is absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious!! It has a slightly chewy texture and a sweet, creamy taste. Sorry it’s not Vegan nor low on the calorie scale…BUT it is however, homemade!

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Optimism Grilled Teriyaki Marinated Shitake Mushrooms.

Shitake is said to be a powerful antioxidant and anti-viral with immune system boosting properties. Studies have shown that Shiitake may also be (darn) good for: boosting heart/cardiovascular health, balancing your immune system to optimal health and is also an excellent anti-inflammatory, boosts energy, anti-cancer, brain function, bone health, antimicrobial, skin health.

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Optimism Rainbow Spinach Avocado Salad.

The combination of pink grapefruit sections, dark green spinach and the colours of the rainbow (and the 7 Chakras) make this delicious salad visually and texturally appealing AND of course oh so good for you! Toasted nuts & seeds give extra oomph!

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Optimism Mugwort Tea Tonic Muggles Brew.

Straight out of Hogwarts…meet Mugwort! You may already know this herb thanks to JK Rowling’s incorporation of botany into Harry Potter! Moving past the cauldron and its mystical past, introducing a weed with potential – mugwort! This brew has a subtle spicy flavour, is very mild and soothing. It’s said that mugwort can increase energy, reduce anxiety, clear bad/negative air, provide protection from nasty people (muggles) and even bring you dreams of the future! It’s even believed that Roman soldiers even put mugwort in their sandals to prevent tired feet (long before Birkenstocks), also commonly thought to protect from evil spirits. Don’t like tea? No problem, you can slip your mugwort into your pillow for a ‘dream pillow’ for prophetic dreams. It’s a ‘visionary’ herb that can induce lucid dreaming and open your 3rd eye (believe it or not) or you can even smoke it (not that we encourage smoking)!