Snacking in winter or for comfort is easy and often we don’t even know we are doing it. These tips are a sure way to keep the winter blues away with some great comfort snacks, while still feeling like you are staying true to your healthy self.

Comfort food is all about meals and ingredients that keep us feeling nurtured, warm and wholesome during those cold days and chilly nights. Breakfasts are always an important start to the day and sometimes it's quicker to grab a coffee and run out the door. With these quick breakfast tips, your days will start with an energy boost and keep the hunger pangs at bay.

I have a saying: "Through the sharing of food we share life and one is never lonely or hungry.“ For the past couple of years I among many other food identities and Australian chefs have been an ambassador to “A taste of Harmony.” This weeklong event , funded by the Scanlan Foundation gives workplaces an opportunity to celebrate and create an awareness around cultural diversity through sharing of food in the work place.