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Love List Sept 16

October 7, 2016 · 2 Comments

 

Love List Sept 16

I know I am a bit late with the September Love List as we are already into October! I have been on a little holiday and just chose to drop everything and relax for five days. Bliss!

Anyway, here is what made my Love List this month…..

 

 

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♥ Turmeric Chai Latte

My gorgeous friend Simone from Nourishing Hub sent me some of her latest addiction to try out. Now I will have to make a confession here and say that I have not gotten into the ‘golden milk’ craze as the thought of turmeric in milk was grossing me out.

But after my initial hesitancy I am now left wondering what took me so long. This stuff is delicious! It tastes like a chai latte with a very subtle hint of turmeric. It doesn’t taste ‘savoury’ like I thought it would. I can easily see myself having one of these every night after dinner. You could also use the powder in bliss balls, raw desserts and on bircher or in smoothies too.

Golden Grind is vegan, sugar-free, nut free, gluten-free, dairy free and preservative free, handcrafted in Melbourne.  It only contains turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and black pepper. I didn’t feel the need to add any sweetener as the cinnamon seemed to be make it sweet enough. Yum.

Check it out here.

 

Real Food Essentials Course

♥ Real Food Essentials Course

I have been a big fan of Kristin from Mamacino for years. She is an amazing whole foods cook, blogger and mum of three. Now she is sharing all her secrets of how she does it! The Real Food Essentials eCourse is a step by step, practical guide to saving time, money and your sanity by organising your whole food kitchen. You get 12 emails over three weeks so you can go at your own pace and then at the end of the course, Kris gives you an ebook with all the information in it.

It’s such an affordable price at $39! Find out more here.

Onyx Stainless Steel Kids' Plate

♥ Stainless Steel Kids’ Plate

I get a lot of mums asking what is the safest, non-toxic and non-breakable plate they can use for their kids. The Onyx stainless steel plate is finally back in stock and I’m so excited to show you. It’s so affordable at just $7.95 and it’s virtually indestructible! The divided bits are perfect for toddlers or kids with sensory issues and don’t like food touching.

Get in online here.

 

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♥ The Light Between Us

I am always fascinated by what happens in our afterlife. This book from Laura Lynne Jackson was so interesting. She is a psychic medium (and ex-teacher!) and shares insights about her gift of connecting with those who have passed over. There are some really beautiful stories about people she has read for. I found it of great comfort and lessened my fear of dying significantly. I would recommend it for anyone having trouble with the grieving process. Have you read it?

Check it out here.

 

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♥ Global Knife Set

I did some chef training at Uni and the first thing you learn is that you need a darn good knife set. It really makes so much difference in preparing food. I love the Globals – they are so light to use and all stamped out from one piece of stainless steel so you don’t get breakage at the handle. There is also an amazing 10 year guarantee. If they look familiar, they are the knives used on Masterchef!

You can get them for less than half price and FREE shipping here.

 

 

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♥ Painful Teeth Tissue Salts

I am shouting from the roof tops about these amazing tissue salts. I have been using the Schuessler range for years for various things and always found them to be good. However I just had to share how great the Painful Teeth ones are.

Without regaling you with all the gory details, I had some teeth issues that left me in agonising pain for weeks. While the severe stages needed pain killers, I found that these tissue salts really helped take the edge off, lessened my need for as many pain killers and have been fabulous as an ongoing solution as needed. Apparently they are also good for teething babies.

Find out more here.

 

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♥ Wooly Mates

Natural new age mum, Anna is the brains behind these amazing Wooly Mates dryer balls. Since moving to Brisbane where there is often non-stop rain I have had to buy a dryer. These wool balls go in with your clothes and lessen the time needed to dry as well as softening your clothes and reducing wrinkles. It’s a great way to cut down your electricity usage and ease the eco-guilt a bit! I am a fan.

Check them out here.

 

As always, such a mixed bag! Hope you found something useful in my love list this month.

Filed In: SELF / Tagged: afterlife, book, books, cooking, dryer balls, golden milk, mamacino, mandalas, real food, stainless steel, tissue salts, turmeric, turmeric latte, whole food, wool dryer balls

A Healthy, Wholefood Christmas

November 25, 2014 · 98 Comments

A Healthy Wholefood Christmas!

A wholefood Christmas really doesn’t have to involve loads of time slaving over a hot stove. Who wants to do that in 40 degree weather anyway???

My advice is to keep it simple.

Choose a protein dish, hot or cold, add in a few salads or side dishes and a delicious fresh fruit platter. You can cook and freeze Christmas baking in advance and defrost the night before. Starters can be as simple as a wheel of brie scattered with cherries. Make use of relatives and guests by emailing them the recipe of what they can bring.

Serve up some my Pomegranate, Mint and Lime Fizz and some organic wine and beer (less headaches) and lots of fruity water.

Most of all, relax and enjoy this precious time with family and friends. It doesn’t matter if it’s not all perfect.

Anyway, let’s get into the food, shall we?

 

Recipes

I have been stalking all my favourite whole food blogs in the last few weeks, trying to rustle up a Christmas menu for us. So, I thought I would share with you some of the amazing recipes with you.

Some I have made before, some are new, but they all have a whole, real food style. I hope you enjoy this bumper list of festive foods.

Please add any links you have for more food in the comments and when you make something, use the hashtag #WholeFoodChristmas so we can all get inspired.  ♥

 

 

Getting Started

Pear, Brie and Proscuitto Forks

Cucumber Rounds with Salmon and Herbed Broadbean Dip

Half Shell Scallops with Garlic and Herbs

Carrot Hummus

Cashew and Macadamia Cheese Log

White Bean and Almond Dip

Chickpea and Seed Crackers

Easy Seed Crackers

Cured Coconut Lime Fish

Fresh Prawns with Two Dipping Sauces

Red Pepper and Almond Dip

Herbed Labne

Sweet Potato Bites with Guacamole and Bacon

 

The Main Event

GF Sweet Nutty Stuffed Pork (pictured)

Roasted Savoury Spiced Chicken

Buttermilk and Herb Crispy Chicken

Crispy Skin Roast Pork Belly in the Thermomix

Jamie Oliver’s Pork Belly Roast

Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Red Wine Sauce

Roasted Shoulder of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary

Smoked Salmon and Swiss Cheese Tart

Baked Salmon with Coconut and Ginger Crust

Tomato, Asparagus and Brie Tart

Quinoa Stuffing with Fresh Herbs and Pistachio Nuts

 

 

 

On the Side

 

Salads

Quinoa and Pomegranate Salad (pictured)

Red Cabbage, Apple and Fennel Salad

Beetroot and Coconut Salad

Cranberry Orange Quinoa Salad

Pomegranate and Maple Spiced Walnut Salad

Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Watermelon and Cucumber Salad with Coconut and Lime Dressing

Green Bean and Almond Salad

Pumpkin Pear and Pinenut Salad

Cumin Spiced Carrot Herb Salad

Tropical Mango and Rocket Salad

Green Salad with Persian Fetta and Lemon

Roasted Beetroot Salad with Fig and Smashed Raspberry Dressing

Caprese Salad

Beetroot, Apple and Mint Salad

Carrot and Cashew Salad

Lemon Roasted Asparagus with Green Beans and Smoked Paprika Dressing

Pumpkin and Pistachio Couscous

 

Vegetables

 

Char-Grilled Brussel Sprouts

Fragrant Baked Carrot Stack

Zucchini Gratin

Quinoa, Pesto and Caramelized Onion

Cauliflower Fried Rice with Tumeric, Ginger and Almonds

Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potato

Roasted Baby Carrot with Pistachio and Hummus

Spiced Potato Wedges with Oregano, Paprika and Chilli

 

 

 

Something Sweet

 

Fun Food and Gifts

Fun and Healthy Christmas Food for Kids

25 Homemade Real Food Gifts

Reindeer Food, the NNAM way

Grinch Fruit Kebabs

Watermelon Christmas Trees

Edible Christmas Trees

Cookie Christmas Wreath

 

 

Sweets

Healthy White Christmas 

Paleo White Christmas Rocky Road

Chocolate Coated Nuts

Macadamia Chocolate Fudge

Crio Mac

Rumballs

Apricot Balls

Healthy White Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate Crackle Christmas Trees

Wheat and Dairy Free Panforte

 

 

Desserts

Chocolate Cherry Tart (gluten free, dairy free)

Raspberry Marshmallow Slice

Organic Sisters Festive Slice

Christmas Spiced Semi-Freddo

Raw Cherry Cheesecake

Lemon Custard Tart

Sticky Pecan and Hazelnut Tart

Crustless Macadamia Tart

Torte Caprese with Berry Nougat

Strawberry and Marscapone Tartlets

Cranberry Pear Tart

Cherry Jelly

Bitter Chocolate Cheesecake with Goji and Coconut

Organic Sisters Trifle

 

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Cakes, Puddings and Pies

 

Cakes

Crio Bru Christmas Cake

Gluten Free Christmas Cake

Healthy Christmas Cake

Pecan Cinnamon Spiced Fruit Cake

Ginger and Molasses Loaf

Gingerbread Cake

Spiced Fig and Ginger Bread

Pumpkin Fruit Cake

Spiced Gingerbread Cake

Moist Fig and Nut Flour Cake

Supercharged Christmas Fruit Cake

 

Puddings

Paleo Christmas Pudding with Custard

Sticky Vegan Toffee Pudding

Grain Free Christmas Pudding

Gluten Free No Bake Christmas Pudding

The Perfect Custard

 

Biscuits

Gingerbread House with Marshmallow Snow

Gingerbread Cake Donuts

Christmas Cranberry Bars

Gluten Free Gingerbread Men (pictured)

Healthy Gingerbread Men

Gingerbread Cookies

Gluten Free Spiced Orange Choc Chunk Biscuits

Cardamom, Rosewater and Pistachio Shortbread

 

Mince Pies

Grain Free Rhubarb Mince Tarts 

Gluten Free Mince Pies

Healthy Fruit Mince Pies

Raw Christmas Fruit Pies

Favourite Fruit Mince Tarts

Fermented Fruit Mince Pies with GF Pastry

 

Merry Christmas!

 

Filed In: FOOD / Tagged: cake, Christmas, christmas recipes, dessert, dinner, healthy Christmas, Healthy Christmas recipes, real food, salads, sides, starters, wholefood, wholefood Christmas

25 Homemade Real Food Gifts

November 7, 2014 · 25 Comments

25 Homemade Real Food Gifts

25 Homemade Real Food Gifts

 

How special is it to get handmade goodies? 

I think it’s great that people take time and effort to make things with love.

You don’t have to be a cooking whizz or crafty. Just grab some pretty jars from the opshop and spend a couple of hours in the kitchen with the kids. Whip up a few treats and then jazz up your jars with a little raffia, ribbon or string and a homemade tag and there you go: gifts sorted! For a more susbstantial gift, combine a few homemade treats in a cute basket or wrap in an beautiful tea towel. Cheap, eco-friendly and made with love.

What more could you want?

Here are 25 real food (because we don’t want to feed our loved ones fake food) ideas to get your creative juices flowing. Just click on the link under the photo for the recipes. Enjoy.

 

taco seasoning

Taco Seasoning mix

(my friend Iwa from Additive Free Bites made my recipe in pretty jars)

Crio-Mac-

Crio Mac (chocolate macadamia toffee)

Vanilla-essence

Vanilla Essence from Cyndi at Changing Habits.

Bacon Jam

Bacon Jam from Helene at Super Kitchen Machine

Spelt and Almond Cantucci from Jo at Quirky Cooking

Choc Hazel Bliss Balls

Choc Hazel Bliss Balls – a healthy version of Ferrero Rochers!

Flavoured Salts

Flavoured Salts (thermomix) from Cooking with Tenina. 

Nougat

Honey Nougat from Jodi at Hot Pink Chilli

lemons

Preserved Lemons from Bead Recipes

choc coated nuts

Chocolate Coated Nuts – the healthy way!

Buckwheat Granola from Jo at Quirky Cooking.

chai tea

Chai Tea from The Kitchn

Fig and Ginger Cake

Spiced Fig and Ginger Bread from Alexx Stuart.

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Healthy White Christmas

Healthy homemade milo

Healthy Homemade Milo

Ginger Candy from Alexx Stuart

choc spread

Choc Hazelnut Spread from Jo at Quirky Cooking

Beetroot Relish

Beetroot Relish from Iwa at Additive Free Bites.

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Chai Spiced Honey Biscuits from Jane at Marinya Cottage Kitchen

Salted-Choc-and-Almond-Fudge

Salted Choc and Almond Fudge from Collette at Cut out the Crap

Mango Chilli Chutney

Mango Curry Chilli Chutney from Alexx Stuart.

 Easy Marshmallows from Quirky Cooking

Cheese Crackers

Cheese Crackers from Georgia at Well Nourished

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HOT TIP! Bec from 4 My Earth covers her homemade goodies with her extra small food cover. They are reusable and eco-friendly alternatives to plastic wrap. They make a great little extra to add on to your homemade gift. Super cute!! You can find them here.

 

Do you make handmade real food gifts? Share your links and recipes with us!

 

Filed In: FOOD / Tagged: additive free Christmas, budget Christmas gifts, Christmas, food gifts, gifts, real food, thermomix, whole food

REAL breakfast drinks for kids

August 6, 2014 · 23 Comments

REAL breakfast drinks for kids

 

There was bit (okay a lot) of debate on Facebook yesterday with a ‘popular’ dietician/nutritionist recommending a new range of Up and Go packaged breakfast drinks for children who don’t eat breakast.

I have talked about these drinks before when another nutritionist recommended the Coco Pops drinks. Sorry but I have to put this out there yet again.

This makes me so mad.

It’s so confusing for people when ‘experts’ in the mainstream media do this. Who are we supposed to believe? Well, I think it’s important to educate yourself. Learn how to read labels, learn what ingredients are and make your own informed decision on what to feed your family.

I  know that takes time and effort. But, our kids are worth it! Their bodies and brains are growing and developing and they need the best possible nutrition. Well nourished children do better at school, at sport and are better behaved.

My best tip is to get yourself a copy of The Chemical Maze handbook. It is a quick reference guide to all sorts of chemicals in our food and will give you an instant answer.

Okay, so back to the packaged breakfast drink. Let’s take a look at the ingredients.

 

Sanitarium Up&Go (choc ice flavour):
Filtered water, skim milk powder, cane sugar, wheat maltodextrin, soy protein, vegetable oils (sunflower, canola), hi-maize™ starch, corn syrup solids, inulin, fructose, cocoa (0.5%), cereals (oat flour, barley beta glucan), minerals (calcium, phosphorus), food acid (332), flavour, vegetable gums (460, 466, 407), vitamins (C, A, niacin, B12, B2, B6, B1, folate), salt.

Sanitarium Up&Go Oats2Go (cocoa flavour):
Filtered water, wholegrain oat flour (3.2%), skim milk powder, cane sugar, fructose, soy protein, inulin, milk protein concentrate, vegetable oils (sunflower, canola), flavours, cocoa (0.5%), mineral (calcium), food acid (332), vegetable gums (460, 466, 407), stabiliser (452), salt, vitamins (C, A, B3, B12, B2, B6, B1, folate).    

 

There is not much I like in these products. Kids should be having full cream milk for all the good fats. Refined sugar is high up on the list, followed by fructose.  Keep in mind that vegetable oils are likely to be heavily processed and genetically modified and that the vitamins added are synthetic. A whole world of nastiness in a cardboard box!

Let’s not even mention the expense of these drinks and the environmental concerns of all that packaging.

Yeah, I am not a fan. Maybe once in a blue moon, but certainly not an option for breakfast every day for my kids.

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This is the breakfast smoothie I made for my kids today.

It’s really not hard or time consuming. If you are pushed for time, have all the ingredients ready to go in the blender and store in the fridge overnight. Heck, you don’t even have to wash up the blender, just rinse it out and leave it until you get home!

This is how I made it:

Throw in a blender or thermomix some banana, blueberries, organic milk, greek yoghurt and a generous spoonful of Nutra Organics Exotic Vanilla Protein powder.

You don’t need a recipe, just add stuff and taste test if needed. If you are dairy free, simply use the milk substitute of your choice (or coconut water) and coconut yoghurt.

My kids do a lot of sport and are growing at an alarming rate, so we are finding the protein powder really fills them up and helps keep them satisfied until lunch time and I know they are also getting their vitamins and probiotics in the same drink. Winner.

What do you think about these packaged breakfast drinks? What do your kids eat for breakfast? I would love to hear your ideas.

Want more?

Real food chocolate drinks for kids

Choc Banana Protein Smoothie

Healthy Breakfast Ideas

 

Thriving Protein Powders

Filed In: FOOD, HEALTH / Tagged: breakast, breakfast drinks, real food

20 Real Food 2 Ingredient Recipes

May 16, 2014 · 21 Comments

 

20 Real Food 2 Ingredient Recipes

4 Ingredients? I laugh.

There are plenty of real food recipes you can make with just 2 ingredients!

Check out these 20 Real Food, 2 Ingredient Recipes.

No packets, no gimmicks, just two real food ingredients!

2 Ingredient Biscuits.

2 ingredient pizza base

2 Ingredient Pizza Base.

Sweeeeet Potato Chips www.naturalnewagemum.com

Sweeeeet Potato Chips! Apricot Coconut Slice

Apricot Coconut Slice – simplify my recipe and just use apricots and coconut!

2 Ingredients coconut cookie dough balls

2 Ingredient Coconut Cookie Dough balls from Chocolate Covered Katie.

Ice Magic

Home-made Ice Magic from A girl, a guy, fur kids and food.

sweet potato caramel

Caramel Sauce – just sweet potato and water!

2 Ingredient Pastry by Tania Hubbard

2 ingredient grain-free pastry by Tania Hubbard.

2-ingredient-crackers

Mango and Chia Crackers from Fitness Treats.

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Maple Souffle from SugarLaws.

banana flaxseed crackers

Banana Flaxseed Crackers from Undressed Skeleton.

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Paleo Caramels by My Heart Beets.

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2 Ingredient Tortillas from The Kitchn.

date squares

Date Squares from Colourful Canary.

2 ingredient play dough

Okay, it’s not food, but good enough to include! 2 ingredient playdough from Laughing Kids Learn. Use natural conditioner for non-toxic playdough!

 

♥ Banana Pancakes.

Get 2 eggs and mash with 2 bananas. Fry in a pan like you would a pancake!

 

♥ Chocolate Banana Icecream.

Whizz frozen banana chunks with a little cacao in your food processor!

 

♥ Banana Chips.

Brush banana slices with orange juice or maple syrup and bake in a low oven until dried.

 

♥ Berry Chia Jam.

Mix 1 cup of pureed berries with 1 tablespoon of chia seeds. Let set and store in a jar in the fridge.

 

♥ Berry Coconut Icecream.

Puree a can of coconut cream with about two cups of frozen berries.

 

♥ Sweet Potato Pancakes.

Just sweet potato and egg. Genius. Get the recipe here.

 

I’d love to know if you have a real food 2 ingredient recipe that you make. Please share!

 

 

Filed In: FOOD / Tagged: 2 ingredients, easy biscuits, easy healthy recipes, easy pizza, easy recipes, real food, whole food

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