Gluten free, Vegetarian Make the most of basil's seasonal abundance with organic pesto! Organic basil is in short supply and constant demand throughout most of the year. However during the warmer months it becomes increasingly plentiful in the ground and on shop shelves and before you … [Read more...]
Soba Noodle Salad with Sesame Lime Dressing
Gluten free, Vegetarian Delight the senses with zesty, gingery, sweet soba noodles Soba noodles are distinctive, earthy tasting Japanese noodles made from buckwheat. Spiral Foods make a wonderful 100 % buckwheat version which is gluten-free, but if you are sensitive to wheat beware … [Read more...]
Barley & Oat Granola
Vegetarian Organic granola to jump-start your day Delicious though they may be some granolas are more like dessert than breakfast cereal. This version is lighter but no less delicious meaning you can enjoy it everyday! The apple sauce makes up for much of the oil and sugar … [Read more...]
Carrot Cake
Vegetarian Carrots make up a substantial component of the ingredients in this cake so not only is it relatively healthy as far as cakes go, it's also an easy to make, being near impossible to over-mix or over-bake! Studded with walnuts and sultanas and fragrant with spices, this wholesome Carrot … [Read more...]
A Guide to Grains III
All the grains and pseudograins included in this section are gluten free and therefore suitable for those who suffer from Coeliac disease. Rice Types Rice comes in many different colours, flavours and textures but the most important nutritional distinction is related to processing. Wholegrain … [Read more...]
Poached Chicken & Asparagus Salad with Mustard Dressing
Gluten free Spring into summer with a light, refreshing salad Asparagus is a rather unique vegetable, with its elegant long green spears and lilac highlights shooting straight out of the earth. Distinctly but mildly flavoured, asparagus has a lovely bright green colour and retains its … [Read more...]
A Guide to Grains Part II
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...]