This story is part of the August 25 edition of Sunday Life. See all 13 stories . Janine Zafra is a fashion entrepreneur.
The 40-year-old shares her day on a plate. Credit: Art by Eliza Iredale 8.30am I take Sunday brunch seriously.
Today we went to Maeda in Newtown [Sydney], where I opted for mixed-beans porridge with spiced pear, honeycomb, seasonal fruits and puff barley. 11am Morning tea is usually thrown together with whatever we have in the fridge, in this case heirloom tomatoes with sliced mozzarella and fresh basil from the garden. 1pm Lunch is my favourite meal, and it’s always an event in our house.
Today we whipped up fresh-but-filling prawn burgers with lettuce, spring onions and dressing. I’m a casual pescetarian. 3pm A quick pit stop at Grumpy Donuts – a necessary sugar hit for myself and my seven-year-old.
As I near the business end of pregnancy, I’ve been making a point of listening to my body and curbing cravings as they arise. 5.30pm Sardines on focaccia to tide me over until dinner.
This is one of my go-to snacks – the combination of salt, bread and good-quality olive oil always hits the spot. 7pm We close the weekend by firing up the pizza oven and sticking to simple toppings. With a new family member on the horizon, a calm night at home and an extra dose of family time never goes astray.
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