Here we are … at the very last moment of 2012. As we count down to 2013, I send you all my heartfelt wishes for an even greater year filled with beautiful experiences, good health, abundance and peace. Cheers, Elsie
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The importance of bone broth
“A big stock pot is the most important gift a bride could receive.” – Dr Francis Pottemger Making bone broth is a regular part of my kitchen routine. I use bones from chicken, duck, beef, lamb and pork, odd bits such oxtails (my favourite), pig trotters, pig tails, pig skins and chicken feet. When available, Read More…
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Citrus Cured Lamb Hearts
Inspired by a recipe for citrus cured wagyu beef in Luke Nguyen’s Indochine, I made this amazingly delicious appetizer using lamb hearts. Citrus-cured lamb hearts Ingredients 2 lamb hearts juice from 2 Tahitian limes 2 tsp of coconut aminos 1 tsp of coconut nectar a pinch of salt & freshly ground pepper 1 tsp of Read More…
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Steak Tartare
Steak Tartare A simple, nutrient dense meal! Ingredients best quality grass fed beef fillet (allow 125 to 150 grams per person) egg yolk (1 per person), use only the freshest, best quality eggs, preferably pastured seasonings spanish onions (finally chopped) salted capers (rinsed and chopped) gherkins (I used my own lacto fermented cucumbers) flat leaf Read More…
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Baked Ricotta with tomatoes & olives
Ingredients 350g ricotta (homemade) 50g parmesan (grated) 1 egg (separated) 1 tbs basil (sliced thinly) lemon zest sea salt & pepper Method Preheat the oven to 180 C. In a bowl place the ricotta, egg yolk, parmesan, lemon zest, basil leaves and stir to combine. Add whisked egg white to the mixture and gently fold Read More…
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When Chocolate is inevitable …… make it a good one!
Over the Easter holidays, I received an email from Pam, a friend and member of our monthly cook & chat group, sharing a recipe for a homemade chocolate that she created. With her permission, I am posting her recipe here: When Chocolate is inevitable – make a good one! Read More…
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Lacto Fermented Granola
Making Lacto-Fermented Granola (for the recipe click here). Preparing the mix. 2-day fermentation using the pickl-it system Dehydrated Granola. Sprinkle over your kefir or yogurt for that added crunch. Granola Bar To make the Granola Bar – 3 cups of granola, a handful of crispy nuts, sour cherries and coconut flakes, 1/4 cup of Read More…
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Coconutty Squares
These coconutty squares are absolutely yummy. It is a great and easy way to incorporate good fats into your diet. Ingredients Basic Recipe 1 1/4 cup creamed coconut (softened) 1/2 cup coconut oil (softened) 1/4 cup raw cultured butter (softened) a good handful of crispy nuts (nuts which have been soaked and dehydrated) a Read More…
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Coconut Water Kefir
Delicious, refreshing Coconut Water Kefir! Note: I prefer to use local coconuts from tropical North Queensland (photo bottom right) whenever they are available from our local organic store but on occasions have used imported ones from Thailand (photo bottom left).
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