Hello, and welcome to the coconut goddess.

My name is Ashlee, and I am a self-proclaimed introvert with a grumbling tummy and penchant for exploration. This is where I share the tasty items that are dreamt up in my kitchen in little Aotearoa New Zealand, along with my globe-trotting escapades (which I must confess are 99% of the time in Tokyo, Japan). I love to travel, read, write, learn and most of all, eat!

Here you will find a mix of plant-based recipes, enchanting travel tales, and mystical film-inspired photography. I like to find the balance in life, infusing naughty sweet treats with nourishing ingredients to create concoctions that are both wholesome and delicious. I am 100% unqualified to tell you anything about nutrition, health or well-being, and I'm not going to pretend to be a chef of any proportion. I simply take plants, powders and potions and conjure them into yummy things.

I began this blog in my teen years to share my foodie creations, but after a brain injury in my mid-twenties I have found solace in a slow pace of life. Things I once took for granted such as an attention span and ability to take in the world at pace are now no longer accessible for me, and I have had to abandon many things which I once loved to support my recovery. However, a silver lining has emerged - after years of, I do confess, neglect, my new way of life has reignited my love of writing, photography, nutrition, and subsequently, this blog!

I’d love for you to join me to celebrate the beauty of life through food, travel, and creativity. Welcome to my spellbook of all things beautiful and edible.