[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
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Raw pecan cacao brownies
Who would have ever believed that something so healthy could taste so damn fine?! I guarantee that you will just love these sweet rich treats. But go easy, one a day is more than enough! 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted 2 cups pecans 2½ cups Medjool dates, pitted 1 cup raw cacao 1 cup activated almonds, roughly chopped Pinch Murray River or other good salt Grease a baking tray about 20 cm x 15 cm with melted coconut oil and line with baking paper. Set aside Place pecans in a food … [Read more...] about Raw pecan cacao brownies
The Power of the Pav
Australia Day strikes a bittersweet note on our calendar signalling the end of long summer holidays and heralding the return to work and school. Many Aussies honour the landing of white man onto this great southern land while others prefer to label it Invasion Day, not to mention the New Zealand versus Australia for the ownership of the glorious pavlova! No matter which side of the ditch you reckon this classic comes from, it’s a national dish here in Oz and one that is so easy to make. It’s … [Read more...] about The Power of the Pav
All you ever wanted to know about Food Health Wealth
Hey Bitter Sweet Sour fans, the brand new, limited release 3 DVD sets are ready to order now. Give us a shout at getsmart@foodhealthwealth.com and we'll ship to your door today. $49.95 inc. postage and handling within Australia. Overseas sales POA … [Read more...] about All you ever wanted to know about Food Health Wealth
Special fried rice
When I was growing up, bean sprouts were the only Asian ingredient you could get and you could tell a good fried rice by the peas! Since moving to Byron Bay, it’s the flavours of Melbourne’s Chinatown and Victoria Street that I miss the most so sometimes you have to make it yourself. This is comfort food - which can be healthy in its own right if it makes you feel good and you only have it occasionally. I bought all the ingredients at a local Asian retailer and I can’t vouch for the … [Read more...] about Special fried rice
Beauty and the beets
Just knocked their socks off at our trial week for the new retreat. This little charmer proved to be the best friend to the sensational organic sirloin from Jack Spratt's butcher in Tweed Heads. Do yourself a flavour this weekend and whip it up. Perfect with fish, chicken or red meat and even better with a sharp cheddar or over a bowl of steaming brown rice. OMG! Delish beetroot relish 1 red onion, peeled, diced 1 dessertspoon olive oil 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar 2/3 cup balsamic … [Read more...] about Beauty and the beets
Chia up muffins
We made our own almond meal today in the whiz bang Thermomix - love that bit - and you can do it in your food processor too. It's much cheaper and fresher than buying store bought stuff. You can substitute apricots for any dried fruit, just watch out for the sweet factor. Apricot, almond and chia muffins 1 cup g.f. flour 1 cup almond meal 1 cup apricots, diced + 1 cup hot water 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 1/3 whole nutmeg, grated 2 teaspoons cinnamon ½ cup coconut 1 tablespoon … [Read more...] about Chia up muffins
The Beauty of the Beets
The peach blossom is blooming heralding the approach of spring here in the Northern Rivers. This means that the root vegetables of winter will not be as full bodied shortly, so best get onto those beets you've been waiting to pickle asap! They'll be ready in a few weeks if you do them now and are the perfect accompaniment to a bitter green salad with orange and fetta or a sensational charcuterie platter. These baby beets were grown at the foot of Mount Lindesay, just over the border in QLD. See … [Read more...] about The Beauty of the Beets
Parsnip, pear, pecans & pomegranate
Put the 4 P’s into a winter warming salad this season for a sweet, nutty and nourishing accompaniment to any slow cooking, braise or roast. Also good with baked fish or just on its own as a light lunch. Crumble some fetta, blue or goats’ cheese through it if that’s your thing. 4 parsnips, scraped and cut into 3-4 cm batons 1 pear, cored and sliced 2/3 cup pecans, lightly toasted and roughly chopped 1/2 pomegranate, seeds only Dressing 1 teaspoon maple syrup 2 tablespoons orange … [Read more...] about Parsnip, pear, pecans & pomegranate
Parsnip, pear, pecans & pomegranate
Put the 4 P’s into a winter warming salad this season for a sweet, nutty and nourishing accompaniment to any slow cooking, braise or roast. Also good with baked fish or just on its own as a light lunch. Crumble some fetta, blue or goats’ cheese through it if that’s your thing. 4 parsnips, scraped and cut into 3-4 cm batons 1 pear, cored and sliced 2/3 cup pecans, lightly toasted and roughly chopped 1/2 pomegranate, seeds only Dressing 1 teaspoon maple syrup 2 tablespoons orange infused olive … [Read more...] about Parsnip, pear, pecans & pomegranate
Sri Lankan muesli
Sri Lankan muesli
This comes from the sub-continental paradise of Sri Lanka where I tailor made a range of menus and wellness programs for Kahanda Kanda in Galle. KK offers deliciously healthy food including Cleansing, Alkalising and Macrobiotic menus. All incorporate elements of traditional and contemporary nutritional medicine, combined with local and seasonal produce. This muesli is wheat free, not gluten free and showcases the local buffalo milk curd and a sweet treacle extracted from the sap of the kittul … [Read more...] about Sri Lankan muesli
Fig, pistachio & ginger muffins
Just stepped out of the Byron Bay surf in time to create this rich and slightly creamy muffin recipe just in time for Mothers' Day. It's not too late to whip up a batch if you've already got the ingredients in your gluten free pantry. Figs are believed to have been Cleopatra's favourite fruit and possess powerful aphrodisiac powers due to their fleshy texture and sensuous resemblance to the female form. Originating in Syria, figs have antioxidant properties and may help to improve plasma … [Read more...] about Fig, pistachio & ginger muffins