These zesty zucchini fritters are the perfect bite to serve your guests as a tasty starter. Recipe created for our friends at Nuttelex here, photos and video created together with Nelly le Comte. … [Read more...] about Nuttelex zucchini fritters with lime
Recipes
Best ever broccoli soup
This winter warming soup has the goodness of umami-rich anchovy to boost the flavour. The Brassicacasae, or cruciferous vegetable family as they were formerly known due to their crucifix like appearance1, include mostly pungent vegetables such as Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, turnip, broccoli, cauliflower and collard greens. Most of these we disliked as children. Perhaps it was due to the strong odour of sulphur when overcooked, since children have such a keen, unadulterated sense of … [Read more...] about Best ever broccoli soup
Green Goodness Soup for the Soul
This vibrant, trans-seasonal soup is the perfect pick-me-up for any rainy day or when you need a little bit of alkalinity in your cells. You can switch up the ingredients to use what you have on hand. be sure to add some soaked kelp - wakame, ogo nori or arame as this will boost the mineral content and create a natural thickening age due to the mucilaginous (slippery) properties of … [Read more...] about Green Goodness Soup for the Soul
How to make a peppermint paleo slice
At the time of writing this post early 2014, I was becoming more and more intrigued by the Paleo way of life so I experimented with grain-free snacks and came up with this treat. It needs refrigerating in the warmer weather, which we're loving here in Byron this summer. Substitute the nuts, dried fruit and seeds for whatever you have in your pantry and just use more vanilla or maybe lemon essence or zest if you have no peppermint oil. This is the ultimate raw treat – no cooking required. Love to … [Read more...] about How to make a peppermint paleo slice
Livi’ing my best life
Way back in April 1985 my friend and food critic Rita Erlich declared that the new Gowings Restaurant had “The air of a place about to prosper”. I’ve never forgotten that headline but never had a chance to label another restaurant with such a hot tip. That was until I strolled into Bistro Livi, slid onto a barstool, and surrendered to the golden hue that illuminates the restaurant (reminiscent of the old Tsindos on Bourke Street), then tucked into a plate of clams with flathead cheeks & … [Read more...] about Livi’ing my best life
Sammy’s Anti Viral Lemon Aid
First published June 2014 Seeking immunity? Here’s what to do with a pesky cold or flu. Go home. Rest. Sleep! Put your feet up, you’re worth it! Drink lots of fluids – coconut water, herbal tea, bone broth, lemon and hot water Avoid sugar – in all forms, dried fruit, cane sugar, maple, agave – and avoid the grog Supplement with Vitamin C, Echinacea and Zinc. Continue for up to 5 days after the symptoms resolve Get on that ginger and/or turmeric train Sweat it out … [Read more...] about Sammy’s Anti Viral Lemon Aid
How to make sticky date pudding, coconut toffee
Here’s a new fashioned, old school flavour fave to lift the corners of your mouth and comfort your heart. Great for Easter and Christmas too! http://foodhealthwealth.com/no-bake-chrissy-puds/ … [Read more...] about How to make sticky date pudding, coconut toffee
Gluten Free Christmas Cake
This Christmas in July cake was a hit last winter and is a sure-fire winner for the festive season. I have adapted this recipe ever so gently from the divine Nigella's Gorgeously Golden Fruit Cake http://foodhealthwealth.com/how-to-make-australia-day-gluten-free-lamingtons/ … [Read more...] about Gluten Free Christmas Cake
How to make lemon curd
This quick and easy recipe will have your gang begging for more. Take the time to make it by hand in a heavy based copper pot and whisk gently, just like a culinary meditation for about 10 minutes until it is creamy and glossy. Transfer to sterilised jars and chill when cool. Serve with an orange and almond cake, fruit toast, mince pies, a hot Christmas pud or your favourite dessert. You might also like these no bake Chrissy puds … [Read more...] about How to make lemon curd
Healthy immune boosting carrot and ginger soup
Here’s a sunny, healthy soup for any season but more so for the cooler months. Make a double batch and freeze portions so you always have this immune-boosting healthy soup at hand. You might like to add chilli, cayenne or more smoked paprika. Turmeric is a renowned ingredient of traditional Oriental medicine and used as a stomach tonic and blood purifier, and for a variety of skin conditions and minor injuries. Today, turmeric is considered potentially beneficial for use in connection with … [Read more...] about Healthy immune boosting carrot and ginger soup
How to make Australia Day Gluten Free Lamingtons
Margaret Fulton - who is our grand dame of cuisine Down Under - reckons that this popular Australian cake was thought to have first been made for a tea party for Lord Lamington, who served as Governor of Queensland from 1896 to 1901. Over the years Margaret judged a lot of lamington competitions and they seemed to be getting bigger and bigger. The lamingtons she was most familiar with were always small and dainty. Years ago she appeared on a television show with Barry Humphries and made some … [Read more...] about How to make Australia Day Gluten Free Lamingtons
Recalculate Your Plate with Karen & Tom
Hands up if you've ever asked out loud "Hey Siri, what's for dinner?" If your hand went up, I bet Siri didn't reply "Roasted cauliflower steaks with Thomas hommus and rocket"! That is unless you asked the original Aussie voice of ’Siri’, Karen Jacobsen, a gorgeous gal from Mackay, Queensland, Australia, who's been telling people where to go for quite some time. While hers is the voice of reason we can trust, did you know that through her songs, concert performances, and speaking presentations, … [Read more...] about Recalculate Your Plate with Karen & Tom
