The Healing Powers Of Ginger Written by Natasha Zervaas N.P. Zingiber officinale, the spice is commonly known as Ginger, has been used as a food and traditional herbal medicine for thousands of years, as it contains a plethora of medicinal compounds which have been scientifically proven to be beneficial for health disorders ranging from nausea, circulation, and even weight loss.…
Chocolate Ice Cream Bars Written by Midhun Vasan Delicious chocolate ice-cream bars dipped in chocolate and decorated as Rudolph the Reindeer! Perfect for your upcoming Holiday party! Chocolate is always a favourite with both adults and children alike, and in this recipe, we see the playfulness and fun food allow us to experience. In this recipe, you get to enjoy…
How Meal Prepping Promotes a Peaceful Life Picture a typical weekday morning in your home. What feelings come to mind when thinking about your usual morning routine? Does this elicit calm, relaxing feelings? Or maybe a typical morning at your house feels rushed and chaotic? Perhaps a mixture of the two? Let’s take a few minutes to explore the world…
Written by Kelsey Riley How To Get Started With A Plant-Based Lifestyle We have been hearing more and more about living a plant-based lifestyle, but does that mean, and how can we achieve it? Let’s break down what it means to be plant-based, why this is important, and what simple steps you can take to move toward your goals. Why…
Homemade Ramen Bowls Being a soup tragic, it will be no surprise to you that Ramen is a favorite variety of soup for me. Many times have I savored the scolding hot broth, slurping up the noodles in a ramen bar on a winters day in northern Japan. Nothing is better as, outside the wind is blowing, the snow falling…
Marron avocado and saltbush Marron is a unique species of freshwater crustacean found in the south western parts of Australia, that is highly prized for its taste. Not to be confused with the French word for chestnut! This recipe Marron avocado and saltbush utalises this delicacy and allows it to speak for itself, minus confusing, or interfering tastes. This recipe…
Now you are armed for those Special Occasions Stained Ora Salmon Written by Michael Cole The recipe here for Stained Ora Salmon, was designed by one of Australia’s leading chefs and co owner of Moke Dining in Flinders Victoria., Michael Cole. In 2019 Michael was Australia’s representative for the prestigious Bocuse d’Or competition. Qualifying for the final at food Asia…
Written by Connie Rogers This is a wholesome recipe that is plant-based though suitable for everyone. Eggplant Bowl combines mushrooms, avocado, and a special, and yummy pesto sauce. Unfortunately, there are people who are hostile towards plant-based meals, but in reality, our bodies need plants to function at optimum performance. The vitamins, fibre, and minerals in plants are essential for…
Chimmichurri is a staple in homes throughout South America, each one of which adds has its own special touch to the recipe. The accompaniment is used predominantly for BBQ meat dishes in particular Asado, though in reality can be served with just about anything. Kale and Horseradish Chimichurri is a variation of this basic recipe which although not traditional, punches…
We have included this recipe for vegan mayonnaise, Soy Milk Mayonnaise because many readers have asked for one. As you will see the recipe is very simple to make, and extremely inexpensive, and the best part is its neutrality. Meaning you can add any flavour to this base to augment it to your preference. With only three ingredients there is…
Flatbread Revolution – Chickpea Flatbread Written by Renata Trebing Since time immemorial the humble flatbread has been a staple food source for cultures across the globe from Africa to the Americas. Always made with simple ingredients that could be prepared and cooked easily, and many of the combinations were delicious just like Chickpea Flatbread. With the evolution of man came…
Cooking up a storm with Farinata Farinata is a recipe revered in Italy and many Mediterranean countries, both now and for many thousands of years, it has been a favourite of mine. Since discovering this recipe, I have refined it a little to suit my lifestyle and kitchen. This is such an easy recipe to make, you cannot help but…
Written by Renata Trebing Scones are always a favourite, and now with this recipe for Saffron Apricot and Pistachio Scones are delicious. Combining beautiful pistachio with dried apricots, and the decadence of saffron truly make this recipe something to savour. Saffron Apricot and Pistachio Scones are a perfect recipe to get the kids involved in cooking, the steps are simple…
Who doesn’t love a good mash and this one has all the goods to complete a well-rounded meal Mashed Sweet Potatoes. A great accompaniment for almost any winter meal, hearty and warm, packed full of healthy goodness. Sweet potatoes and butternut squash in a combination together work so very well, they are inexpensive and nutritious. There is no simpler recipe…
Seared Scallops With Onion Puree Written by Kevin Kapusi Starow One of my favourite items of seafood is the scallop when cooked correctly, unfortunately, it is too often overprepared. Which doesn’t need to be, and you would not be scared to cook it, if you follow the directions in this recipe you will hit the remark every time. Seared Scallops…
A Great Healthy Twist To A Classic Wattleseed & Maple Pavlova Written by Kevin Kapusi Starow Taking a classic dessert and changing it up by using maple syrup instead of white sugar, really hits the spot. This recipe is a favourite of mine. It hits the spot if you are looking to avoid white sugar. With the addition of wattleseed,…
There is nothing more that I enjoy than a good soup, this recipe for Pork Knuckle & Bean Soup is one of my favourites. It originates in Hungarian cuisine and is a classic, and personally, I can never get enough. One bowl is never enough for me, I can continue to eat it till I bursts. It basically is a…
Ginger is one of my favourites, and as tea, like Ginger & Lemon Tea it helps to calm an upset stomach. Citrus is great for general immune health though combined with ginger here in this simple infusion. Creates a strong defence for you to combat those winter ills. I personally like a little honey in my tea, I do have…
Written by Kevin Kapusi Starow Now I need to be honest kale has never been a first on my grocery list, I sort of actually avoided it, due to some unfortunate initial introductions to the vegetable. Though after trying, rather hesitantly this Kale & Banana Smoothie, well it sort of changed my opinion. No don’t get me wrong, it is…
What’s for Dinner Tonight? Kale & Pecorino Frittata Frittata is the perfect meal or snack for the whole family and this Kale & Pecorino Frittata recipe is the perfect example of such a dish. So lets look into this Kale & Pecorino Frittata and break down the ingredients a little, well we all know kale though what is pecorino? Pecorino…
Quinoa Stuffed Butternut Pumpkin Written by Tenina Holder Let’s face it pumpkin is an ever favourite, and combine that with a currently popular quinoa stuffing as an ingredient and you have a winner every time, it Quinoa stuffed! In this recipe, the author has created a delicious recipe that is also suitable for those who prefer to be vegan (if…
Although the combination of celeriac, parsnip and pear seem somewhat at odds with each other. They really work well together especially in this recipe for Celeriac & Pear Soup. We have sparked it up with the use of the fresh truffle, which is not necessary. Soups are always a perfect starter to a meal, and this one is no exception…
The traditional risotto prepared with arborio rice is a classic of the Italian kitchen. We have taken this and reworked it to substitute the rice with beautiful pearl barley. Which provides, as long as it is cooked correctly a similar level of creaminess as the rice provides. Our recipe here for Pearl Barley & Chanterelle Risotto featured the chanterelle mushroom,…
Written by Aimee Clark Here is a recipe out of left field, I have never had a Banana Cinnamon Jelly, or for that matter even a banana jelly. It is certainly not a flavour to be found on the supermarket shelves. Though I have to admit it is a way to use up an abundance of bananas, prior to them…
