Byron Bay Detox Retreats is set among 12 hectares of native bushland fronting onto the turquoise waters of Tallows Beach, just south of Australia’s most easterly point, Cape Byron, on the NSW North Coast. Wildlife wander around the tea tree-strewn property and kookaburras delight at breaking waves as retreaters unwind in the tranquility and solitude of their private cottages’ timber-floor decks and hammocks.

For this recipe I use culinary grade matcha powder from Matcha Yu. I love the way all their teas come in eco-friendly home-compostable packaging. Also note that these cupcakes are best made in a silicon muffin tray or inside unbleached paper patties because the batter is quite sticky.

By aligning with the rhythms of nature and connecting to its wisdom, you can channel your inner wild thing in the tameness of suburbia.

Speculaas is a traditional Dutch biscuit made with a delicious spice blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom and cloves. I grew up eating these biscuits in Holland, especially around the festive season when they’re traditionally eaten. This is a version using more nutrient-dense flours such as brown-rice flour, blanched almond meal and spelt flour.

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We speak to Kiri Yanchenko, founder of Australian skincare label, AMPERNA®. Grounded in research, AMPERNA® is committed to creating accessible and active products for even the most sensitive skin. Here, Kiri shares her personal story of how the brand came to be.