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Mixed seed crackers
Mixed seed crackers Ingredients 1/2 cup black or golden sesame seeds 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup flaxseeds 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup Quinoa flour or Buckwheat 1 cup water salt and pepper Method Preheat oven to 180C. Combine all the seeds in a bowl and...
Chocolate Torte
Chocolate Torte Serves 8 - Vegan recipe Ingredients Base 240g hazelnuts grounded 80g dates, pitted, soaked in warm water for 1 hour, then drain and chop 1 tbsp coconut oil 2 tbsp cacao powder pinch salt Filling 60ml golden syrup ( or maple syrup) 120g cacao powder...
Phase 7 – The Barn renovations
A quick update to what Hugh has achieved since the middle of December - I say the middle because for the first 10 days of our return from holidays, we dealt with the three floor flooding in the house whilst we were on holiday. Luckily we have the most amazing...
Yoga retreats with Maria
Yoga Retreat with Maria Come and join us at Chalet Savoie Faire, where Maria and I will be hosting the second yoga retreat for 2019. Open your mind, recharge the soul and step into March with a renewed zest for life. Maria is a fully qualified yoga instructor, with 8...
Black beans and red rice rissoles
Black beans and wild red rice rissoles Serves 4 Ingredients 80g organic red rice, cooked as packet instructs 200g black beans, soaked over night and cooked 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped finely 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped...
Grain crackers
Grain Crackers Makes 20 Ingredients 60g pumpkin seeds 60g sunflower seeds 30g flax seeds 10g sesame seeds 60g buckwheat flour 2 tbsp cider vinegar Method 1. Preheat oven to 180C. 2. Mix all the grains with the flour, a pinch salt, the vinegar and 5 tbsp water. Mix...
Vegan nut loaf with fresh herbs
Vegan nut loaf with fresh herbs Ingredients 100g Brazil nuts 100g cashew nuts 10g flax seeds, crushed 1 tbsp rice flour 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp cider vinegar fresh herbs chopped finely - parsley, chives, basil Method 1. In a large bowl soak the Brazil and...
Pumpkin & cashew nut spread
Pumpkin & cashew nut spread 500g Butternut pumpkin, skin removed and chopped roughly 1 tbsp olive oil plus 1 extra 1 tsp curry powder 2 cloves garlic, chopped roughly 1 tsp honey 1/2 cup cashew nuts pinch salt & ground black pepper 1/4 cup Greek yoghurt...
Beetroot gnocchi with a spinach pesto
Beetroot gnocchi & spinach pesto Serves 6 Ingredients 100g Spinach leaves, stems removed and blanched in boiling water, drained 1 cup basil leaves 40g pine nuts, toasted 2 cloves garlic, crushed Sea salt and cracked black pepper 35g parmesan, finely grated plus...
Phase 6 – The Barn renovations
Things have certainly moved along since my last post at the start of September. Hugh had set himself 5 goals to achieve before we head back to Oz for a well deserved rest next week. Goal 1 - The fire needed to be installed and in working order, because on our return...
Rosemary, thyme and Parmesan seeded knots
Rosemary, thyme & Parmesan seeded knots Makes three knots Ingredients 250ml warm water 5g dried yeast 1 tbsp caster sugar 375g plain flour 150g Parmesan cheese, finely grated 1 tsp salt 1/4 cup Rosemary leaves, finely chopped 1/4 Thyme leaves Seed topping 2 tsp...
Carrot & ginger cake
Carrot & ginger cake serves 8 Ingredients 250g SR flour 220g brown sugar 1 tsp freshly grated ginger 200ml sunflower oil 200g carrots, grated 1/2 tsp bi carb soda 1 tsp baking powder 3 eggs, separated 110g walnuts, crushed 1/2 tsp cinnamon zest and juice of half...