Ruth De Souza
@desouzarn.bsky.social
She/her. Critical RN. PhD, FACN. Editorial Board JAN. Cultural Safety in health and in the arts. Diasporic Goan via East Africa and Aotearoa on Bunurong country. Gardening, reading, surfing and cooking. Free Palestine.
Podcaster http://www.ruthdesouza.com
Podcaster http://www.ruthdesouza.com
Yesterday I walked through blueberry bushes and pine trees and swam in a freshwater lake in Oslo. Then I had a foraged blueberry pie for dinner. Bliss
August 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Yesterday I walked through blueberry bushes and pine trees and swam in a freshwater lake in Oslo. Then I had a foraged blueberry pie for dinner. Bliss
Enjoying beautiful fruit for brekky every morning here in CDMX. Mango, papaya, guava, tuna (paddle cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica), also known as prickly pear or cactus pear), Pouteria sapota, also called the mamey sapote.
August 1, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Enjoying beautiful fruit for brekky every morning here in CDMX. Mango, papaya, guava, tuna (paddle cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica), also known as prickly pear or cactus pear), Pouteria sapota, also called the mamey sapote.
A wet and cold day. Perfect for some home made garam garam onion bhajia served with a Mexican tamarind sauce and a bought Indian mint and coriander sauce.
July 19, 2025 at 8:10 AM
A wet and cold day. Perfect for some home made garam garam onion bhajia served with a Mexican tamarind sauce and a bought Indian mint and coriander sauce.
Joining a crowd of 3000 people at Kings Domain for the Yoorook Justice Commission’s Walk for Truth today. From Kings domain to Parliament
June 17, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Joining a crowd of 3000 people at Kings Domain for the Yoorook Justice Commission’s Walk for Truth today. From Kings domain to Parliament
Amidst the courage and the terror that I am witnessing from afar. There's solace in the garden. So-called winter is also a time of growth here on the traditional lands of the Bunurong/Boon wurrung.
June 9, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Amidst the courage and the terror that I am witnessing from afar. There's solace in the garden. So-called winter is also a time of growth here on the traditional lands of the Bunurong/Boon wurrung.
Friends, what should I make with plantains?
June 1, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Friends, what should I make with plantains?
Cheers in Madragoa in Lisbon when the power returned an hour ago, after twelve hours without power and internet.
April 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Cheers in Madragoa in Lisbon when the power returned an hour ago, after twelve hours without power and internet.
In the twelve years we’ve lived in Australia I’ve only ever heard this bird. I’ve not seen it once!
Today was our lucky day!
Today was our lucky day!
April 4, 2025 at 9:43 AM
In the twelve years we’ve lived in Australia I’ve only ever heard this bird. I’ve not seen it once!
Today was our lucky day!
Today was our lucky day!
I love my beloved’s new hobby of making bread
April 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
I love my beloved’s new hobby of making bread
Moving and powerful vigil outside the ABC in Naarm where Hossam Shabat ’s final statement was read in full. "“I ask you now: do not stop speaking about Gaza. Do not let the world look away. Keep fighting, keep telling our stories—until Palestine is free.”
March 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Moving and powerful vigil outside the ABC in Naarm where Hossam Shabat ’s final statement was read in full. "“I ask you now: do not stop speaking about Gaza. Do not let the world look away. Keep fighting, keep telling our stories—until Palestine is free.”
Quite possibly the best Portuguese tart in Melbourne. There I said it @breadclubofficial
February 22, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Quite possibly the best Portuguese tart in Melbourne. There I said it @breadclubofficial
Pressing native grevilleas
February 15, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Pressing native grevilleas
Kookaburra visitor at ours. Bass Coast, VIC.
February 15, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Kookaburra visitor at ours. Bass Coast, VIC.
I have spent a lot of my life working. But this year I want to create more spaciousness to play, experiment and try new things. The agenda for the next few weeks is to have a go at making cyanotypes. Today was the first workshop.
February 13, 2025 at 6:55 AM
I have spent a lot of my life working. But this year I want to create more spaciousness to play, experiment and try new things. The agenda for the next few weeks is to have a go at making cyanotypes. Today was the first workshop.
This looks really ugly but it’s yummy. Charred zucchini with tinned cannelloni beans, toasted walnuts and a sizzle of shallots and garlic with red wine vinegar on top. A sprinkle of mint from the garden on top and voila!
February 6, 2025 at 5:36 AM
This looks really ugly but it’s yummy. Charred zucchini with tinned cannelloni beans, toasted walnuts and a sizzle of shallots and garlic with red wine vinegar on top. A sprinkle of mint from the garden on top and voila!
Pretty excited about cooking up this tambdi bhaji (red spinach or red amaranth). Keen to also grow some in the garden. Your fave recipe? I’m thinking either the typical Goan version (simple sautee with onion, chilli turmeric and coconut) or with Hing, mustard etc.
February 3, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Pretty excited about cooking up this tambdi bhaji (red spinach or red amaranth). Keen to also grow some in the garden. Your fave recipe? I’m thinking either the typical Goan version (simple sautee with onion, chilli turmeric and coconut) or with Hing, mustard etc.
We are having a go at growing Oaxaca Green Corn to grind and make corn tortillas with. They’ve survived very hot days while they germinate.
February 3, 2025 at 12:47 AM
We are having a go at growing Oaxaca Green Corn to grind and make corn tortillas with. They’ve survived very hot days while they germinate.
Sara Ahmed notes that when you point out a problem, you become identified as the problem. I am profoundly grateful for the leadership shown by the Carumba Insititute at QUT in organising the National symposium on ‘Unifying Anti-Racist Racist Research and Action’.
January 25, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Sara Ahmed notes that when you point out a problem, you become identified as the problem. I am profoundly grateful for the leadership shown by the Carumba Insititute at QUT in organising the National symposium on ‘Unifying Anti-Racist Racist Research and Action’.
Fun at the beach!
January 20, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Fun at the beach!
Continuing the summer of salad. Today’s delights, tomato and strawberry salad with basil and balsamic vinegar. Fennel salad with lemon, parsley, thyme, olive oil. Shavings of Parmesan on top of both and some crostini.
January 17, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Continuing the summer of salad. Today’s delights, tomato and strawberry salad with basil and balsamic vinegar. Fennel salad with lemon, parsley, thyme, olive oil. Shavings of Parmesan on top of both and some crostini.
I am always looking for easy rice and salad/sabzi to go with my main dish. Tonight I’ve made a South Indian fish curry, and I am serving it with rice and a pineapple, red onion and fresh coriander salad to go with it.
January 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
I am always looking for easy rice and salad/sabzi to go with my main dish. Tonight I’ve made a South Indian fish curry, and I am serving it with rice and a pineapple, red onion and fresh coriander salad to go with it.
I’m on a sashimi roll. Combined a few recipes to make this kingfish sashimi with avocado, radish, mint, red chili, lemon and lime juice, ponzu and olive oil Frikking fabulous and perfect after a few waves at Kilcunda.
January 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM
I’m on a sashimi roll. Combined a few recipes to make this kingfish sashimi with avocado, radish, mint, red chili, lemon and lime juice, ponzu and olive oil Frikking fabulous and perfect after a few waves at Kilcunda.
I’m back to my old tricks. Sharing food photos. But then who doesn’t love food? Made a lovely ceviche today. It’s been my habit for decades to make a more Pacific style. But I skipped the coconut milk and enjoyed some fresh snapper, with lime, coriander and red onion.
January 10, 2025 at 5:01 AM
I’m back to my old tricks. Sharing food photos. But then who doesn’t love food? Made a lovely ceviche today. It’s been my habit for decades to make a more Pacific style. But I skipped the coconut milk and enjoyed some fresh snapper, with lime, coriander and red onion.
It’s rare for me to be out the door by 6am, but I’m glad I got out to the beach. Cape Woolamai was spectacular. I had such fun catching waves. There are few better ways to start the day!
January 7, 2025 at 11:22 PM
It’s rare for me to be out the door by 6am, but I’m glad I got out to the beach. Cape Woolamai was spectacular. I had such fun catching waves. There are few better ways to start the day!
Please don't make me choose a favorite! I see them all frequently from home. Bass Coast, Vic, Aus.
January 6, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Please don't make me choose a favorite! I see them all frequently from home. Bass Coast, Vic, Aus.