We all know that Christmas comes around once a year, same day, without fail! Why is it then that we can still find ourselves performing the mad present buying dash on December 24th?? Aimlessly wandering around the shops thinking “What … Continued
Look at what’s in season for spring! It’s just starting to warm up now and it is an exciting time of the year for our palate as we get a range of new seasonal fruits and vegetables to cook with. … Continued
Yes, we do! Quinoa is growing in popularity as a healthy gluten-free alternative to traditional grains such as oats and couscous and the interest from farmers to grow it is also increasing. Australian Grown Quinoa is being produced in Western … Continued
Traditionally, dukkah is used as a nibble, with chunks of tasty crusty bread dipped in to olive oil then into the dukkah – it is delicious and very addictive (but thankfully natural and healthy!). However, my favourite way to enjoy … Continued
Yum! Thought I’d show you what a delicious breakfast I have – quinoa of course! I cook up a cup of plain quinoa on a Sunday and let it cool – it makes lots! I add 1/4 cup of sunflower … Continued
Cook our quinoa as directed (so easy!). I used our Sundried Tomato with Kalamata Olives (yum!) and added roasted and mashed pumpkin (500gm). Mix these together, add 2 eggs, 1/2 a cup (or a bit more) of grated pecorino or … Continued
Autumn is here and I’m loving it! One day we’re on the beach then next we’re making soup! Variety is the spice of life! Soup made with quinoa will keep you fuller for longer, due to the high protein content … Continued
We had such fun on Saturday. Runi (almost 8) is learning how to cook the very basic things – scrambled eggs, french toast and – pancakes! Well, crepes really. No sign of wanting to make dukkah, quinoa or risotto yet … Continued
I have been asked by Energetic Mama to do a guest blog for them – thought you might like to read it too! Jess, from Energetic Mama is my Naturopath and she’s very ‘real’. Here’s her website – have a … Continued
The weather is getting warmer (yay!) and I’m eating so many salads I’m sure that I’ll be turning green! Love them – they are so delicious, fresh, clean and healthy – why wouldn’t you eat salad every day. I cook … Continued