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Recipe: Mediterranean Style Sardine and Potato Noodles

Here is another delicious recipe that I adapted, this recipe originally coming from Jamie Oliver. I chose to use sardines rather than herring as it is one of the more ecological choices of fish in Australia (and when cooked this way it tastes great!). Recipe: Mediterranean Style Sardine and Potato Noodles Adapted from Jamie Oliver’s Mediterranean Style Herring […]

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Recipe: Slow-Cooked Kangaroo Bolognese with Zucchini Spaghetti

This bolognese is really very delicious and is worth the wait to cook it! This is actually the second time I’ve made it. The first time I used organic beef, while this time around I used kangaroo mince. Both were great. The first time I served the bolognese on some steamed veggies which is another […]

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Recipe: Chamomile, Ginger and Mango Sorbet

I hope you enjoy this bright, summery dessert! Recipe: Chamomile, Ginger and Mango Sorbet Allergen info/recipe info: This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, wheat-free and refined-sugar free (the mango gives the sorbet some sweetness). Ingredients: flesh of 1 mango (pip and skin removed), chopped 1 cup of chamomile (Matricaria recutita) tea, chilled 1/2 tsp. fresh ginger […]

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Recipe: Chewy Almond and Date Gingerbread Cookies

In the spirit of giving and all things Christmas, it’s time for another recipe for you all. When I think of christmas food I think of aÂ lot ofÂ different flavours and foods. Maybe it’s becauseÂ Christmas always seems to be aÂ ridiculously huge feast! Some foodsÂ that come to mind (though of course not all in one meal or […]

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Recipe: Frangipane Custard Tarts with Fresh Summer Berries

Last week when I was dreaming up christmasy recipes, I originally wanted to make some sort of fruit tart or pie. I thought about making a healthier version of fruit mince pies, but it seemed to wintery (and we’re currently in summer here) and it seemed a shame to not takeÂ advantageÂ of the fresh summer fruit […]

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Recipe: Pastured Egg Nog

A delicious healthier holiday treat! Recipe: Pastured Egg Nog Allergen info/Recipe info: This recipe contains eggs and dairy. Variations: Dairy-Free: Try using coconut, macadamia or another alternative milk instead of dairy milk and the double cream. Egg free: You can just just skip adding the egg yolks. Serves: ~4. Ingredients: 3 C. organic/biodynamic grass-fed dairy […]

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Recipe: Cleansing (& Delicious!) Salad: Version 2

Here is another salad recipe, version II of the Cleansing (& Delicious) Salad recipe. This week and in this recipe I used veg from Ceres Fair Food which I highly recommend if you’re in Melbourne. Recipe: Cleansing (& Delicious!) Salad: Version II Serves: Serves three. Ingredients: 3 beetroots, roasted peeled, chopped into quaters and then […]

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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 ~ […]