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Fava beans two ways

Ful Medames – traditional Egyptian fava beans and lentils These dishes made with the richly flavoured and traditional Middle Eastern Fava bean show the versatility of beans. Start by soaking two cups of dry Fava beans overnight. I then divide the batch into two. I deliberately didn’t shell the skins […]

Can you get enough protein from plants?

I’m sure you’ve been asked this question  – “how do you get enough protein eating just plants?” Whole food plant-based eating opens up a world of culinary possibilities for exciting and creative combinations of plant-foods in various dishes both traditional and unique! So why is this the question du jour […]

Start with this free guide to wholefood plant-based eating

“GUIDE TO WHOLEFOOD PLANT-BASED NUTRITION” DOWNLOAD PDF If you are new to the whole food plant-based lifestyle, and keen to explore more about the health benefits of changing diet to assist you to manage your chronic condition,  you will value this short guide from US-based Dr T. Colin Campbell, who is […]

The healthy eating placemat

Thank you Jeff Novick for your sensible healthy eating placemat  (2013). If you don’t already know Jeff his website has tons of sensible information and will help you revitalise your eating regime. 1) Plant-Centred- focus your plate and your diet around minimally processed plant foods (fruits, vegetables, starchy vegetables, roots/tubers, […]

Getting started on a wholefood plant-based lifestyle

There are many reasons to move to a whole food plant-based lifestyle – your health, ethics, the planet, athletic performance! Whatever your motivation, you are in good company as more and more people choose to stay right away from animal-based foods and live a plant-based lifestyle. A great place to […]

My salad bar in the garden

It’s not hard to cultivate a green thumb, especially when you are motivated by cooking the gorgeous produce you are growing. Even a few herbs brings so much enjoyment.

Quick corn muffins

Soup is a great staple in our wholefood plant-based diet, but sometimes we miss the traditional toast that goes with it. Making a batch of healthy wholegrain muffins gives you a savoury alternative to accompany any style soup, but these go particularly well with beans, chilis and lentils! They can […]

Berries and beetroot chocolate cake

This recipe is from the inspirational cook book by the not-for-profit animal sanctuary Edgar’s Mission “Cooking with Kindness”. Credit for this beetroot and berries combination to contributor Galas Organic Kitchen in Sydney.  Top with Avocado Chocolate Icing for extra decadence. Luscious plant-based chocolate cake made with the irresistable combination of […]

No oil sautee soup base

We are all conditioned to think you start every single savoury dish by frying something in oil, so it’s a revelation when you realise you can sautee in water. I like to make my soup base with diced onion, carrot and celery. I heat up the pan then add a […]

Chomp chomp chomp

It felt like I was chopping and prepping for hours today so I made a quick list of the ingredients and actually felt even healthier for cramming so many great veggies.

Love affair with garlic

I’m thrilled with the Tasmanian purple garlic I grew this season. Nothing beats fresh garlic for flavour and texture in a dish. Even better, it is good for you and a solid player in a plant-based lifestyle. It’s also directly related to heart health as this video from Michael Greger […]