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Gomasio or sesame salt is a japanese condiment which is traditionally made in a suribachi (ceramic mortar,) using a surikogi (wooden pestle) to grind the seeds. I find the ritual of grinding the seeds and salt quite enjoyable and relaxing. This nutrient rich condiment is wonderful sprinkled on salads, soups, fish & meat, eggs, stir Read More…
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When you realise how super easy it is to make your own mustard, you won’t be picking one up from the supermarket shelf again. Plus you can tailor it to exactly how you like it. Using the basic recipe from Nourishing Traditions (pg. 104), I made this version. Recipe for Lacto-Fermented Mustard (adapted from Nourishing Read More…
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I love making flavoured salts and have been experimenting with different types of herbs, spices, citrus rinds, and even flowers. One of my favourite is Rosemary and Lemon salt. Sprinkle it on oven baked potatoes or use as a dry rub for lamb. You will need: 1/4 cup good quality sea salt/Himalayan Salt 2 sprigs Read More…
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This sauce is easy and quick to make. The 2 basic ingredients you need are avocado and lemon juice. Put into a blender, season with some salt and pepper and there you have it. A delicious sauce to liven up your salad, chicken, seafood, etc…. You can make it creamier by adding cream, creme fraiche, Read More…
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Gosh, how time flies. Having been away for quite some time, I am happy to be back home. The last few days, I have easing myself back in and settling into my usual routine, replenishing my pantry. One of the things I like to have in the pantry is a bottle of salsa verde which Read More…
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Wishing each and everyone a Very Happy and Blessed New Year! Having been away for nearly 4 months, regular postings has not happened as I hope. The whole month of January will take me away from home again, so I will most likely be posting from February onwards. I would like share with you a Read More…
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Beef, Mushroom & Guinness Stew (inspired by a recipe for Beef, Mushroom & Guinness Pie in Gourmet Traveller) Serves 2 Ingredients 60 gm Butter 1 onion, peeled and sliced 2 cloves garlic – finely chopped 500 gms stewing beef, cut into cubes 100 gm mushrooms, quartered 2 tbsp arrowroot flour 250 ml beef stock 200 Read More…
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A walk along the beach – Noosa ….
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With leftover cooked rice in the fridge, I made these lovely crackers using the recipe from the book Wild Fermentation. Sourdough Rice Crackers Ingredients 1 cup leftover cooked rice 1/2 cup of sourdough starter 1/2 cup water 2 tbs melted coconut ghee 2 tbs sesame oil 1 cup spelt flour 1 tbs sea salt 4 Read More…
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