From the monthly archives:

November 2011

Recipe: Chocolate & Walnut Essene Brownies (Sprouted Grain Brownies)

I’ve finally finished exams for the year, so time for a treat! Recipe: Chocolate & Walnut Essene Brownies (Sprouted Grain Brownies) Allergen info/Recipe info: This recipe contains, eggs, dairy and gluten, so is not suitable for those sensitive to any of those. Carob is much less stimulating than cacao/cocoa (Cacao contains caffeine, which is a […]

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Recipe: Nettle and Berry Smoothie

In herbal medicine, Nettle (Urtica dioica) is used for it’s nutritive properties (it’s rich in many nutrients) and depurative (blood-purifying)Â actions, amongÂ it’s other uses (1).Â The nutrients in nettle leaf include: Vitamin A, C, beta-carotene, calcium, potassium, phosphorous, chlorophyll, magnesium, tannins, flavonoids, sterols and amines (2). Nettle can also be used as a food and is commonly […]

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Recipe: Sesame-Crusted Avocado Wedges

Recipe: Sesame-Crusted Avocado Wedges Serves: 2-3 Allergen info: This recipe contains almonds, eggs and sesame seeds. It is dairy-free. Ingredients: 2 avocados, peeled and pitted 1/2 C. – 1 C (or as needed) almond meal 1-2 raw eggs, beaten ~1/2 C- 1 C (or as needed) white sesame seeds salt and pepper, to taste ~ […]

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Recipe: Creamy Cashew and Almond Ice Cream with Date Pieces

Recipe: Creamy Cashew, Almond and Date Ice Cream Serves: 4-5 Allergen info: This recipe is dairy-free, egg-free and refined sugar-free. It contains almonds and cashews so those with tree nut and seed allergies may wish to avoid this recipe.Â It contains quite a bit ofÂ fat from the cashews and almonds (though mostly unsaturated) and coconut […]