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Salad of turkey, berries and cranberry gomasio
Here’s a fancy festive salad to make the most of leftovers from Christmas day or as a beautifully healthy alternative to the traditional roast bird. This recipe will work well with berries, cherries, nectarine or mango. Extract from The Healing Feeling by Samantha Gowing - Shop Here … [Read more...] about Salad of turkey, berries and cranberry gomasio
How to cook coral trout
You know, if I had a dollar for every person that told me they were scared of cooking fish, I’d be richer than King Neptune. What I have learned over the years is that less is best when it comes to cooking fish, as most requires minimal accompaniments when cooking. A rub of garlic, a handful of herbs or a sprinkle of really good oil. Coral trout, typically line caught in the Great Barrier Reef, is a favourite with the Chinese community who love it for its sweet, slightly meaty flesh that … [Read more...] about How to cook coral trout
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
Berry protein smoothie
Here’s a favourite protein smoothie packed full of protein, fresh berries and abundant superfoods. Based on my clinical experience in Chinese medicine, weight gain for the fit and healthy person is predominantly due to fluid retention, dampness, cold and bloating in the gut. It’s amazing what a few days of warming foods – such as a lightly spiced pumpkin soup or curry – can do, yes even on a hot day. Therefore try to avoid raw food and cold salads especially those straight from the fridge. I … [Read more...] about Berry protein smoothie
Easy Peking duck pancakes
Get quacking down to your local Chinatown and pick up a roast duck to take home. They'll cut it for you and take the bones away if you ask nicely. This is the fastest way I know to get that Peking feeling without paying restaurant prices. We call them Panquacks! … [Read more...] about Easy Peking duck pancakes