Cookbook Mondays: Pom Pom Sushi
Last year I bought Kansha by Elizabeth Andoh. If you like Japanese cuisine but are always trying to work out what is and isn't vegan then I highly recommend this book. I bought it once again because I...
View ArticleAvocado & Pink Grapefruit Bruschetta with Blue Lentils
This is a really simple post today, I'm a bit distracted this afternoon as we have some pretty serious bushfires around Sydney I've been keeping an eye on this afternoon (the Beloved is working in...
View ArticleChocolate Chai
I can't vouch for the authenticity of this at all. But then, I'm not claiming it to be authentic, it has chocolate in it. No doubt Haviwah and Winnie can vouch for a much more authentic recipe (you can...
View ArticleStrawberry & Grapefruit Smoothie
I'm taking pictures from my phone today so I apologise for the not so great photo and somewhat boring post. Thursdays have recently become the day I spend volunteering at Greyhound Rescue. They are...
View ArticleCookbook Mondays: Choco Chia Shake
I have a confession to make. I don't eat properly when I'm by myself. I eat too little, just snack, and mostly can't be bothered. It's not that I eat junk, I just don't eat enough, and I eat snacky...
View ArticleMac n' Cheese Nachos
My blog reader seems to be full of macaroni cheese and taco cleanse! So I thought why not join the party and put nachos and macaroni together? I made macaroni cheese using my go to white sauce recipe...
View ArticleSpring Brunch: Strawberry, Cherry, & Rhubarb Compote
There is nothing as lovely as sitting in the Spring sunshine on a mountains morning drinking tea and eating food. It's all the more lovelier when you are sharing it with great friends.The lovely...
View ArticleJust Desserts: Fruit of the Forest Chocolate Chestnut Cake
A little while ago I made a submission to Sweets Workshop for their annual Food Fight exhibition. Sweets is a retail art gallery run by the very talented John and Emma, who actively encourage and...
View ArticleCookbook Mondays: Artisan Bread
A while ago I found a book called Artisan Breads by Jan Hedh. I immediately bought it because I was suckered in by all the beautiful bread in the book, and also the recipes for bread made from wild...
View ArticleWarm Beetroot & Blue Lentil Salad with Caramelised Walnuts
This is one of those salads that we always go back to because it is so hearty. You can have it warm when the weather is a bit cool, or cold when the days are heating up. It has the lovely earthy taste...
View ArticleJust Desserts: Chocolate Burgers
Yes, you read that right. This is a CHOCOLATE BURGER!! Imagine a sweet chocolate bun, with a chocolate and nut pattie, fresh sliced strawberries, chocolate mint leaves( this IS a variety of mint, not...
View ArticleVegan MoFo 2013: Some of My Favourites
Well, MoFoers, MoFo 2013 is almost at an end. I put down my spoon, wash my dishes, and hang up my apron. I'm on a juice feast for the next while, as I'm not feeling that great. I've been a bit...
View ArticleCookbook Mondays: Juice Feasting and Gazpacho Juice
The last week of MoFo was hard for me. I didn't post as much, I was feeling pretty run down, but also uber excited about helping with the wedding of the lovely John and Emma from Sweets Workshop last...
View ArticleDay 5 Juicefeast & A Life Without Kev
As I sit here and type, green juice in hand, I can scarce believe I've made it 5 days without Kev. I'm not talking about Kevin Rudd here folks (although believe me, with Tony at the helm of our...
View ArticleWeek 2 Juicefeast: Weightloss and Eating
This weeks's fruit bowl (I've already made a dent in it, it was fuller than this) Also have the fridge full and freezer has frozen mango and berriesMonday's menuIt's Week 2, and despite a blip on...
View ArticleHome Made Broad Bean Falafel & Pita Bread
I'm back! After an almost two month hiatus after Vegan MoFo I've finally got my mojo back. I'm not sure if I will participate next year, I found this year a bit draining, and I didn't enjoy it as much....
View ArticleTwelve Posts of Christmas: Fresh Mixed Pea Salad in Apple and Mint Dressing
Once again I'm doing the Twelve Posts of Christmas! I hope to have twelve Christmas food related posts up before Christmas Day so you can try them out and maybe make them for the day itself. Of course,...
View ArticleThe Twelve Posts of Christmas: Rose Pistachio & Date; & Mocha Truffles
I'm not even going to pretend these are healthy for you. But then Christmas is about little indulgences isn't it? These guys are vegan and gluten free (but not taste free). The use of cacao butter in...
View ArticleThe Twelve Posts of Christmas: Cranberry and Onion Relish
Ok, so granted, you can buy any old jar of cranberry sauce...but there is something about making your own relish which is a lot more hearty, tasty, and of course made with love. I've made this so many...
View ArticleThe Twelve Posts of Christmas: Mini Savoury Cranberry Pies
If you haven't made that cranberry relish then you had better plan on making some to assemble these scrumptious little bites of Christmas! you will need a batch of quinoa mince which you can find the...
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