All of the grains included in this section contain gluten and are therefore not suitable for people who suffer from Coeliac disease. Wheat Background Wheat was one of the first grains to be domesticated and is the third most cultivated grain today after maize and rice. Wheat is divided into … [Read more...]
A Guide to Grains Part I
Grains, grains, grains We're willing to bet that the most frequently asked questions in wholefood stores are about grains. It's hardly surprising given the variety of grains and quasi-grains available in all their myriad colours, shapes and forms, many of which are either ancient or exotic, or … [Read more...]
Roast Carrot Salad
Gluten free, Vegetarian The trick to turning humble carrots into a delicious dish is in the roasting, which gives them a rich, caramelised quality, balanced by plenty of fresh salad leaves and a tart yoghurt drizzle. The sesame seed and spice blend is based on a popular Middle … [Read more...]
It Tastes Better: Kylie Kwong
Here's a slightly belated- or perhaps perfectly timed if you've not yet done your Christmas gift shopping - look at Kylie Kwong's latest book .... It Tastes Better: Over 100 new recipes using my favourite sustainable produce Kylie introduces the book as a "celebration of all … [Read more...]
Miellerie, the house of honey
"Organically produced, cold extracted, unheated, unprocessed, pure raw honey" We've had Miellerie on our shelves for a long time, but it's such a wonderful product that we feel it deserves a piece of the spotlight. Miellerie's Leatherwood honey Miellerie, French for "house of honey", is produced by … [Read more...]
Joel Salatin: Beyond Organic?
Last week some of us at Wholefoods House were lucky enough to see Joel Salatin of Food, Inc. fame speak about his sustainable, "beyond organic" farming methodology. Presented by Milkwood Permaculture and Sydney Food Fairness Alliance, the event was introduced by Kylie Kwong and ended with a standing … [Read more...]
The exotic Incaberry
Wholefoods House are now stocking dried Incaberries, aka the 'Cape Gooseberry' or the 'Goldenberry'. As its name suggests, the Incaberry is indigenous to the Incan Empire. It was also a popular crop in South Africa during the early nineteenth century, hence the common alias 'Cape Gooseberry'. Dull … [Read more...]
Whole Oat Porridge
Vegan A nutritious and delicious way to enjoy porridge This recipe uses organic whole oats to create an amazingly creamy bowl of porridge. Best of all it requires minimal effort: just pop it on before you go to sleep and wake up to the fragrance of cinnamon and breakfast already made! Oats are … [Read more...]
Introducing Rain Fed Biodynamic Brown Rice
The Brown Rice that's good for you and for the environment! In Australia, growing rice has conventionally required 'flood' irrigation to mimic the rice paddies of the monsoonal tropics. According to the CSIRO each kilogram of rice grown in this way necessitates a whopping 1550 litres of water. We … [Read more...]
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