Apparently Australia, with its relatively small population of around 23 million, leads the world when it comes to veganism. This is what the headlines claimed earlier this year based on Google Trends data. Data that ranked Australia as the number one country for ‘vegan’ searches. Perhaps it’s because Australia is increasingly catering for vegans. Here in … Continue reading
I recently enjoyed a lovely post from Liz at Spades, Spatulas & Spoons who talked about her ‘bursting at the seams’ cookbook collection. Although I share Liz’s passion for cookbooks I’m consciously trying to keep some breathing space on my bookcase. So, after a recent overdue purge (and with fewer long neglected books to distract … Continue reading
Slicing. Curing. Marinating. Indulging. Roasting. Kneading. Preserving. Savouring. These 8 words, all intrinsic to The Rocks Friday Foodie Market, are music to my eyes (or should I say music to my tastebuds). So, when I was invited to visit one of Sydney’s most unique markets for a stall by stall tour I couldn’t resist. Every Friday along … Continue reading
I’ve always been food conscious. My younger self counted calories and avoided fats – even though I had no need to lose weight. Thankfully by the time I hit 30 ‘dieting’ had been replaced with a lifestyle choice to just eat healthy. This means fresh home made feasts, no processed food, minimal added sugar and … Continue reading
I have a habit (that you may share) of cutting recipes and articles from magazines, confident that in the not too distant future I’ll put them into practice. Often I do. But every few months I end up with a stack of messy clippings – most of which end up in the rubbish bin – if I haven’t … Continue reading
A recent episode of Catalyst, called ‘Our Chemical Lives’, revealed how thousands of chemicals are used in everyday products. Whether it’s food packaging, cleaning products or cosmetics it really is amazing how many chemicals we come into contact with today compared to our ancestors. On Catalyst, an Australian science show, they called it “the chemical soup of … Continue reading
Even when I temporarily fall off the healthy bandwagon (it happens occasionally!) there are foods I religiously include in my diet. Like organic eggs for breakfast, a handful of almonds for snacking, and a couple of daily cups of green tea. I discovered green tea years ago and here I wanted to share why it’s … Continue reading
The humble potato is the world’s number one vegetable crop, and one of the most versatile. Whether you love crispy french fries, silky mash, cheesy gratin, hearty soups (or all of the above), potato is one of those foods that’s hard to live without. In recent years the potato has been demonised for its calorie … Continue reading
As part of my Feast Wisely philosophy I try my best to avoid added sugar. Sugar seems to be added to everything – from cakes and muffins, to sauces and relishes, to bread and pastries. Even many cereals and yoghurts are packed with the stuff. Now I’m not about to start preaching about the dangers of excess sugar – … Continue reading
Even the most adventurous home cooks will admit to finding themselves sometimes short of an ingredient or two. And many of them, like me, probably turn to Google looking for a substitute for that missing ingredient. Recently I found myself seeking a replacement for Worcestershire sauce, and it was then that I decided to write this … Continue reading
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