This beautiful breakfast bowl will have you zinging all through spring with all the added goodness from our friends at Brookfarm. Featuring their Keto Premium Paleo Granola, a low-carb granola that's packed with 22% macadamia nuts and other awesome nuts, seeds and spices, then toasted in macadamia oil, also high in good fats. Image Nelly le Comte … [Read more...] about Powerfood pink breakfast bowl
Recipes
Winter aduki, pumpkin & tamarind curry
Here's a cracker of a winter warmer that will give your digestive fire a damn fine stoking. Believe it or not, this was the first recipe I ever created using food as medicine in the year 2000! The recipe is in my book The Healing Feeling but never made it to the website. So here it is! This dish is intended for someone with a sluggish digestion as its ingredients and cooking method will have a warming and drying effect on the digestive system. Patients will benefit greatly from this … [Read more...] about Winter aduki, pumpkin & tamarind curry
Sardines with minted quinoa, currant and pinenuts
Sardines are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids which have an anti-inflammatory action and beneficial to the nervous system. Quinoa is native to the Andean region of South America, the principal food of the area. The leaves are similar to the spinach plant and seeds are cultivated for their nutritious protein and calcium components. High in vitamins B & E, iron with a slightly bitter-sweet flavour. … [Read more...] about Sardines with minted quinoa, currant and pinenuts
Nuttelex zucchini fritters with lime
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
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