I must spend at least as much time reading the food blogs of others as I do writing posts to feature here at feastwisely.com. In some ways the reading bit is more enjoyable than the writing. Not just because it requires less brain power but because my fellow foodies are a big source of inspiration. … Continue reading
For the second week in a row my post falls on a Friday so once again I’m joining the Fiesta Friday party. Fiesta Friday is an online community that brings together foodies – many of whom contribute to the site with their delicious end-of-week delights. Here in Australia I’m among the first in the world to … Continue reading
It’s been a while since I experimented with a homemade dip. Thankfully this week I was inspired to step beyond my kale pesto and tomato kasundi comfort zone. My inspiration came as I was finishing Brain Maker, a fascinating book about how gut microbes can protect your brain. It’s a relatively new area of science that’s just … Continue reading
I got a little carried away after posting my last dip recipe – for sweet potato hummus. With sweet potatoes on special and a jar of tahini to be used I made a batch every few days. But, for December I wanted a new dip, one with a little Christmas magic. It was intended for my … Continue reading
I always buy chickpeas dried rather than tinned because they seem to taste better when you soak and cook them yourself. This does mean I’m missing out on the ‘chickpea juice egg replacer’ that’s getting lots of attention (Google ‘chickpea juice recipes’). The other downside is that I can’t spontaneously whip up a batch of hummus, … Continue reading
I sit firmly in the no excuses camp when it comes to preparing as many meals as possible completely from scratch. I freeze batches of organic chicken stock, shun store bought sauerkraut for a homemade version and even mix my own spice blends – like Indian garam masala. Of course I appreciate that in today’s non-stop … Continue reading
What can I do with a bag of red capsicums that are going soft? I asked myself that question this week, with way too many almost past their best red peppers sat in my crisper drawer. Of course this was because of my ‘can’t resist buying specials in bulk’ shopping behaviour – something I do way … Continue reading
After a week of food indulgence on a birthday break in Queensland I was keen for my first recipe post holiday to be super healthy. Something gluten free that I could dip vegetables into without feeling boring and plain. I quickly decided to use ricotta for the base. A little while ago I started to experiment … Continue reading
