Slightly burnt and ultra tart, this chutney is lemony good and very versatile – spread it on bread, eat it with grilled chicken or tofu, or top off a curry. Easy to knock up with pantry staples!
bits and bobs:
an early surprise
3 August 2011 8 Comments
An exciting announcement about a surprise delivery that has nothing to do with food!
beetroot relish
5 June 2011 5 Comments
A sweet, earthy beetroot and apple relish spiced with star anise and cloves. A naturally fermented probiotic food. No sugar, no cooking. Great as a topping for sandwiches, warm autumn and winter salads and grilled meats.
poached quince + a little news
15 May 2011 8 Comments
Deep ruby pink and garden-fragrant from a dash of rosewater, these poached quince go with muesli or on toast, in tarts and cakes, or simply on their own. This is slow food, best made on a pottering about kind of day – but pounce while the season lasts.
coriander + chilli pesto
28 November 2010 3 Comments
With a headstrong garlicky fragrance and backnotes of coriander, chilli + cashew, this pesto is a punchy little number. Spread it on sandwiches/wraps, serve it as a dip with corn chips, or heap it onto burgers. Add a bit more olive oil and drizzle over roasted vegies + couscous or dress a soba noodle salad with it. Stores in the fridge for several weeks.
warrigal greens w. pepperberries & lemon
20 August 2010 1 Comment
Wilted warrigal greens with red cabbage, lemon, garlic and Australian native pepperberries – a quick side dish that can be gathered and prepared at the beach or at home.
quick lime crunch coleslaw
10 August 2010 5 Comments
A fresh, crunchy, summery coleslaw to make on the hop when you’re craving something healthy and light. Add mint, coriander, cashews or chicken, or get fancy with a sweet-salty-sour dressing.
panfried chickpeas w. garlic and lemon
27 June 2010 2 Comments
Real fast food: chickpeas in a pan with onion, garlic, lemon, brocolli and red cabbage. A twist of seasalt and pepper. Add a splash of miso soup on the side and dinner’s ready.
sunflower sprouts
30 May 2010 2 Comments
Nutty, leafy sunflower sprouts have loads of proteins, vitamins and nutrients. Here’s a seriously quick way to grow your own sprouted salad greens, sans garden, and away from the perils of the weather.
sesame and chilli mix-ins
7 May 2010 1 Comment
A couple of quick fiery sambals and a citrus-and-spice sesame seed mix. Add these to your box of tricks for sprinkling over stir fries, curries and grilled vegetables. Fresh ingredients, no preservatives or other nasties. Yum!
muesli with stewed plums
27 February 2010 Leave a Comment
I must be one of the world’s biggest muesli fans. We eat it most days for breakfast, and I’m always making variations on the theme, usually based on what fruits are in season. We’ve been enjoying blood plums for breakfast the past few weeks. They always remind me of summer days growing up. We had [...]
