A new chapter for our breakfast hampers (and a delicious recipe to enjoy at home)
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At Lovestone, we believe that everyone deserves to feel completely cared for during their stay.
For many guests living with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance, travelling can sometimes come with extra planning, uncertainty, and questions around food. We understand how important it is to know that every meal has been prepared safely and thoughtfully.
That’s why we’re so excited to share that we’ve officially partnered with a dedicated, strictly gluten-free commercial kitchen to prepare our gluten-free and coeliac-friendly hampers.
It means our guests can enjoy the same beautiful local produce, thoughtful presentation, and relaxed breakfast experience—with the added confidence that every ingredient has been prepared in a kitchen committed entirely to gluten-free cooking.
Because a romantic escape should be about slowing down together… not worrying about what’s on your plate.
More than just gluten-free
Our new partnership isn’t simply about removing gluten.
It’s about creating food that’s generous, nourishing, and full of flavour.
Every hamper is prepared with the same care and attention that goes into every part of the Lovestone experience—using quality ingredients, beautiful local produce wherever possible, and meals you’ll genuinely look forward to waking up for.
Whether you’re joining us for a romantic weekend, celebrating an anniversary, or simply escaping the everyday, your dining experience should feel just as special as your surroundings.
A little taste of Lovestone at home
To celebrate this exciting partnership, we thought we’d share one of our favourite nourishing recipes for you to enjoy in your own kitchen.
Mexican Style Oaxacan Bowl
This colourful grain-free, vegan bowl is packed with roasted chipotle sweet potato, sweet peppers, seasoned black beans, crunchy cabbage slaw, toasted chipotle pecans, creamy avocado, and plenty of fresh lime.
It’s wholesome, satisfying, naturally gluten-free, and full of vibrant flavours that make healthy eating feel anything but boring.
Perfect for:
- Easy weeknight dinners
- Weekend lunches
- Meal prep
- Sharing with someone you love
The recipe combines roasted vegetables with seasoned black beans, a fresh Mexican-style slaw, toasted maple chipotle pecans and avocado to create a nourishing meal that’s as colourful as it is delicious.
Looking after every guest
At Lovestone, hospitality has always been about the little details.
Freshly ground coffee waiting for your arrival.
A crackling fireplace on a winter evening.
A breakfast hamper thoughtfully prepared for the way you eat.
As we continue to grow, we’re committed to making Lovestone a place where every guest feels welcome, comfortable, and cared for—whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, coeliac, or simply looking for wholesome food to enjoy during your stay.
We can’t wait for you to experience our new gluten-free hampers.
And if you’d like to recreate a little piece of Lovestone at home before your next visit, give our Mexican Style Oaxacan Bowl a try.
We think you’ll love it.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Mexican Style Oaxacan Bowl
A colourful, nourishing, naturally gluten-free favourite
Packed with roasted vegetables, seasoned black beans, toasted chipotle pecans and fresh avocado, this vibrant bowl is full of bold Mexican-inspired flavours. It’s completely vegan, grain-free and naturally gluten-free, making it the perfect wholesome meal to enjoy any time of year.
Serves: 2–3
Ingredients
Chipotle Spice Rub
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground chipotle powder (or substitute with a blend of smoked paprika and chilli powder)
- ½ tsp sea salt
Roasted Vegetables
- ½ red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 medium sweet potato, diced into 2cm cubes (skin on)
- 8 baby bell peppers, halved (or 1 large red or yellow capsicum, sliced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Chipotle Maple Pecans
- ½ cup pecans
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp prepared spice rub
Bowl
- 1 x 400g can seasoned black beans (Mexican or Cuban style works well)
- ¼ red cabbage, finely shredded
- ¼ cup fresh coriander, chopped
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- â…› tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 avocado, sliced
Optional Garnishes
- Extra coriander
- Sliced spring onions
- Chipotle mayonnaise
- Vegan avocado sauce
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
- Lime wedges
Method
1. Prepare the spice mix
Combine the cumin, chipotle powder and salt in a small bowl.
2. Roast the vegetables
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Place the onion, sweet potato and peppers onto a lined baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle generously with around two-thirds of the spice mix and toss until evenly coated.
Roast for 20–30 minutes, turning halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelised.
3. Toast the pecans
On a separate lined tray, toss the pecans with the maple syrup and the remaining spice mix.
Bake for 5 minutes, toss, then return to the oven for another 2–3 minutes until lightly toasted.
Allow to cool before separating any pieces that have stuck together.
4. Prepare the slaw
Combine the shredded cabbage, coriander, ground coriander, salt and lime juice in a bowl.
Toss well and adjust the lime juice or seasoning to taste.
5. Warm the beans
Heat the seasoned black beans gently in a saucepan until warmed through.
6. Assemble
Divide the warm black beans between serving bowls.
Top with the roasted vegetables, cabbage slaw, sliced avocado and toasted chipotle pecans.
Finish with your favourite toppings such as coriander, spring onions, chipotle mayo or a squeeze of fresh lime.
Enjoy
This nourishing bowl is one of our favourite gluten-free meals—fresh, colourful and packed with flavour.
It’s the perfect reminder that eating gluten-free never has to mean compromising on delicious food. We hope you enjoy bringing a little taste of Lovestone into your own kitchen.
