The reason you should activate nuts, is to get rid of Phytic acids. They bind themselves to the minerals and make the absorption of the nuts more difficult. So it is a healthier way of ... continue reading...
Super Quick Apple Pie
This is such a quick and easy way to make a pie, admittedly there is a bit of cheating going on… but I think from time to time that is OK! • buy a very good quality sweet short crust ... continue reading...
Carpaccio of King Fish with Sea Urchin Roe
At the fish market this morning, I found these beautiful, fresh sea urchins. To me they are the real flavor of the sea, so intense! I love to serve them on toasted sourdough bread and ... continue reading...
Tilba – Snapshots.
TILBA Tilba is a historic old gold mining town, classified by the National Trust. It sits at the foot of Mount Dromedary (Gulaga to the local aboriginal). The little cottages are now mostly ... continue reading...
Risotta alla Milanese
Serves 4- 6 • 500 gr carnaroli rice (as a rough calculation: 2 handful of rice per person plus 2 for the pot) • 1 litre of fresh chicken stock or very good quality stock cubes • 1 large ... continue reading...
Whole Grain Bread
Today I made this delicious ‘Brot’. I used different grains than my usual ‘Walser Brot’, and I think it works very well. Use all organic products, it is so worth your while! • 500g ... continue reading...
Dairy Free Biscuits
My grand children (and adults!) absolutely love these biscuits and they are super healthy!!!! • 200 gr organic spelt flour • 100 gr organic ground almonds • 80 gr coconut sugar • 80 gr ... continue reading...
Armenian Lavash Bread and BBQ
Armenians love to BBQ and a lot of their meat dishes are cooked on wood fires. The large out door BBQ I think this is such a clever way of preparing the coals and you have a steady ... continue reading...
Sunday Lunch Ideas
I love Sundays, everybody is relaxed, people have recovered from the stress of the working week. It is a time to gather the family and friends and spoil them. The other day I invited my ... continue reading...
Samson is Making Pasta
It is fun and rewarding to involve the children in the preparation of food. They would often try the dishes they have prepared themselves much more readily, than when just presented with the ... continue reading...