Here’s a favourite protein smoothie packed full of protein, fresh berries and abundant superfoods. This ol’ smoothie is always a hit anytime of the day. If you’re wanting to restore your gut health or lose weight in January, then I recommend you do not use frozen berries or add ice to your smoothie as it will be too cooling for your gut and exacerbate any bloating or digestive discomfort you may be experiencing. Chillies in the Suva market, Fiji – Image ©2013SamanthaGowing Based on my … [Read more...] about Superfood Protein Smoothie
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Superfoods Masterclass Sept. 1st
[tentblogger-youtube vWj_rDPbvtE] There's a couple of seats left for next weekend's Melbourne Masterclass. This is the last Melbourne class for the year. Can you come? Hope so, here's the details. __________________________ Organic Superfoods Masterclass NEXT CLASS: 1st September 2012 12pm HURRY! LIMITED AVAILABILITY $250 inclusive of HANDS ON class, lunch and nutrition handbook Register or call 0411 852 387 … [Read more...] about Superfoods Masterclass Sept. 1st
Mothers' Day Peking duck pancakes
Here's a way to your Mother's heart - that is if she's not a vegan! So get quacking down to your local Chinatown, pick and pluck a duck to take home. They'll cut it for you and take the bones away of you ask nicely. This is the fastest way I know to get that Peking feeling without lining up for the Duck Nazi on Smith Street or paying Flower Drum prices. 12 small or 24 very small round gluten free wraps 1 roasted Chinese duck, especially cut for Peking duck 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced … [Read more...] about Mothers' Day Peking duck pancakes
The Periodic Table of Meat
This is so funny, I just had to share it with. Apologies to the meat sensitive, just close your eyes for a little bit! … [Read more...] about The Periodic Table of Meat
The Princess and the Pauper
As it's Melbourne Cup day in Australia, I thought I'd re-post a traditional racing recipe that is all about celebration and not so healthy. There's still time to make these snappy little sangas - recipe below - before you head out to the track. Before you go racing to the market, I want to trot this wonderful story out to my Bitter Sweet Sour readers whom may not know this lovely tale. The Day before the running of the 1985 Melbourne Cup, my Dad Dennis Gowing and I were at Gowings … [Read more...] about The Princess and the Pauper
Mackerel Escabeche
This quick and easy fish dish is a highlight of many a cooking class. Simple to prepare and usually requires just a quick visit to your favourite fishmonger. Best with an oily white fish such as spotted or Spanish mackerel. Can be served warm or cold, as an appetiser, entree or mixed through a warm salad. 4 mackerel, filleted and pin-boned, skin off 2-3 tablespoons EV olive oil 1 large carrot, finely sliced 1 shallot, finely sliced 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds 1/2 teaspoon crushed … [Read more...] about Mackerel Escabeche
Salad of smoked trout with quinoa
Salad of smoked trout with quinoa
This recipe was originally created for a segment on What's Up Down Under TV with Frankie J Holden, which you can watch here. The shoot was at Hastings Point, about 25 minutes north of Byron Bay on a very windy weekend morning. Frankie J was just hilarious and we had a ball together! I've swapped the original couscous for quinoa, which works just as well. That's the thing about quinoa, you can dress it up or down, make it sweet or savoury and it always works well. It's highly nutritious and you … [Read more...] about Salad of smoked trout with quinoa