Best Ever Avocado and Cacao Mousse Recipe

Try out this delicious Avocado and Cacao Mousse recipe from Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat. Ingredients 4 avocados 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup cacao powder To serve 1 tsp carob granola 1 tsp cacao nibs 1 tsp orange peel, cut into fine strips Avocado and Cacao Mousse Method Place the avocados into a food processor and…

ByAlice Duthie11/12/20240Comments

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Julie Goodwin’s Gorgeous Christmas Gingerbread

Julie Goodwin's Gorgeous Christmas Gingerbread is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit. Get the kids baking with you. Makes about 36 medium sized Christmas gingerbread shapes Preparation time 10 minutes Cooking time 10 minutes per batch INGREDIENTS 3 cups plain flour 1 ½ cups caster sugar 1 tablespoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon bicarb soda 200g butter, melted 1 tablespoon golden…

ByThe Carousel10/12/20240Comments

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Peel & Eat Piri Piri Prawns

Peel-&-Eat Piri Piri Prawns recipe makes a perfect dish for the family. Serves 4-6 as a starter Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 20 large raw prawns (shrimp), unpeeled lemon wedges, to serve For the piri piri sauce 4 finger-length fresh red chillies 8 garlic cloves, unpeeled 2 teaspoons tomato paste (concentrated purée) juice of 2 lemons 45 ml (1½ fl oz) red wine…

ByRobyn Foyster09/12/20240Comments

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The Dumpling Sisters’ Char Siu Pork

The Chinese characters for char siu literally mean ‘fork’ and ‘roast’, which reflect how the long, red strips are stabbed at one end with a hook and dangled inside a coal oven until their edges are deliciously charred. Char siu is easy to replicate at home and there are plenty of ways to enjoy…

ByRobyn Foyster09/12/20240Comments

Food & Drink Relationships

Reinvigorating Our Passion For Cooking And Real Food

“Cooking is one of the strongest ceremonies for life. When recipes are put together, the kitchen is a chemical laboratory involving air, fire, water and the earth. This is what gives value to humans and elevates their spiritual qualities. If you take a frozen box and stick it in the microwave, you become connected to…

ByJames Gleeson02/12/20240Comments

Health Wellness & Health

The K.I.S.S Approach To Health: 5 Simple Ways To A Healthy You

“Keep it simple, stupid!” lacking political correctness, but wise words nonetheless. There is a problem-solving principle in philosophy called Occam’s Razor: the simplest solution tends to be the right one. When applied to the pursuit of health, much confusion can be avoided. Do you see food as a problem? Does it involve endless strategy, the need for…

ByJames Gleeson03/11/20240Comments

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Nourish To Flourish: The Best Foods To Get Your Glow On!

We’ve all heard the common adage; you are what you eat. Food is fuel for your body, but it doesn’t just provide us with energy. Our gut is home to trillions of bacteria, which influence everything from our genes to our mood. Nourishing your body with the right nutrition can positively impact your health, magnifying…

ByDonna Aston03/11/20240Comments

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Vegetarian Soup: 5 Incredibly Delicious Recipes

Soup is healthy, yes. But that doesn't mean it has to be boring and bland! Try these 7 gorgeous, unique vegetarian soup recipes to get your health and your tastebuds in check! Miso & Soba Noodle Soup with Sriracha Tofu and Shiitake Mushrooms Click here for the recipe! Fragrant Spiced Indian Vegetable and Lentil Soup…

ByRobyn Foyster24/10/20240Comments

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Bill Granger’s Fennel, Spinach & Tarragon Soup With Ricotta and Chilli

This fennel, spinach and tarragon soup recipe has to be one of the most cleansing, fragrant soups, but it also packs a whole load of flavour. If it all sounds too pure, feel free to add fried pancetta lardons of chorizo; I love it just the way it is. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp olive oil 1 large…

ByBill Granger18/10/20240Comments

Food & Drink

3 Delicious Jamie Oliver Recipes To Lift Your Brunch Game

To celebrate the recent birth of his fifth child (a baby boy!), here are three of our favourite Jamie brunch recipes. So grab some coffees (or mimosas), invite over your friends and dig into this gorgeous food. Happy cooking! Jamie Oliver’s One-pan Huevos Rancheros Click here for the recipe! Jamie Oliver’s One-pan Huevos Rancheros Jamie Oliver’s Potato Cakes With Smoked Salmon Click…

ByJamie Oliver12/10/20240Comments