Coco's Blog

How to pack a nut free lunch box without second guessing every label

coco 03/08/2026 0

It is the first week of term, the school has sent home a note saying the classroom is nut free, and you are standing in an aisle turning packets over trying to work out what that actually rules out. Every parent who walks into our Maroubra shop in la...

Castor oil packs, and how to use one without ruining your sheets

coco 03/08/2026 0

Castor oil packs have gone from something your naturopath mentioned once to something half of Instagram is doing before bed. We have been asked about them enough times this year that it seemed worth writing down properly, including the part nobody te...

A local guide to eating well in Maroubra

coco 03/08/2026 0

We have been on Anzac Parade since 2014. Coco grew up in Maroubra, and the shop came out of a feeling that there was a gap in the area for somewhere you could get the harder to find things without driving to the inner west.This is a guide to what we ...

Five Japanese pantry staples worth keeping at home

coco 03/08/2026 0

The Japanese section is one of the odder corners of the shop and one of our favourites. It is not a big range, but it is the range we get asked about most by people who have eaten something good somewhere and want to make it at home.If you are starti...

What to drink when you are cutting back on coffee

coco 03/08/2026 0

People cut back on coffee for all sorts of reasons. Sleep that has stopped working, a heart that races by mid morning, pregnancy, or simply that the third cup stopped doing anything years ago.The problem is rarely the caffeine on its own. It is the r...

EASY BLACK BEAN SPAGHETTI DINNER IN MINUTES

coco 15/03/2015 0

With the attention on Coeliac Awareness Week, it's a good time to consider gluten free alternatives and this one is pretty unique! Explore Asian's Black Bean Spaghetti is an interesting change to usual spaghetti, which is high in protein, fibre and ...

SWEET POTATO & CARROT NOURISHING BITES RECIPE

coco 01/03/2015 0

Who doesn't love bliss balls? This is a twist on the very popular classic bliss ball that isn't so full of dates and nuts. These bites are a great nutrient dense treat to encourage big and small kids to eat their veggies without hiding it. The combin...

COCO’S COUNTRY GETAWAY

coco 22/02/2015 0

We were very fortunate enough last week to make a quick escape and visit Back 2 Earth - a gorgeous farm-stay/health retreat only 2 hours out of Sydney in Berry. They grow all their own organic produce and create some delicious raw vegan meals! From ...

SETTING SMARTER GOALS

coco 15/09/2014 0

Do you know why the majority of New Year’s Resolutions fail within the first week of January? Or why elite athletes are highly successful at achieving their goals? The answer depends on whether or not you have created a goal setting plan!Here are som...