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Veggies for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Written by Sally Hansen on August 22, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

To quickly recap from my last article on this topic, I recommend aiming for 8 – 10 servings of veggies a day. Veggies are an important source of essential nutrients, antioxidants and fibre. Regular consumption of veggies helps to prevent development of health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. BREAKFAST Eggs. Add...

Sneaky Vegie Bolognese

Written by Michele Lyons on August 16, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips, Free Range Pasture Fed Pork, Grass Fed Beef, Grass Fed Meat, Recipes. Leave a Comment

Spaghetti Bolognese must surely be a staple in any household. It certainly is in mine with two teenage boys! Plus its a great way to hide lots of nutrients. Ingredients: 4 Tbsp olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 sticks celery, finely chopped 1 carrot, grated 100g pumpkin, grated 2...

Cooking Tip: Duck Fat Potatoes

Written by Alison Clinch on August 14, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips. Leave a Comment

A number of friends, who shall remain nameless, are fiercely competitive when it comes to cooking the perfect roast potato. I understand why… there’s few things better than a potato that is crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Most people use olive oil for roasting potatoes, but when you’re...

6 More Tips to Eat Well on a Budget

Written by Sally Hansen on July 16, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

Wow! Thanks for the lovely feedback on my first 7 Tips to Eat Well on Budget! Since you loved it so much, I’ve put together another 6 Tips. Enjoy! 1. Be a Bargain Hunter When your favourite products are on sale, stock up. With veggies, if you don’t think you’ll use before it goes rotten, chop it up, par-cook and...

7 Tips to Eat Well on a Budget

Written by Sally Hansen on July 10, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

Eating whole fresh quality foods doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Here are a few of my tips, to ensure you stay healthy whilst eating quality whole foods and save your hard earned money. Keep it Simple Not all your meals need to be Michelin Star worthy or include the latest ‘superfood’ craze. Keep it simple,...

Cooking with Kids

Written by Alison Clinch on June 28, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips, Recipes. Leave a Comment

As our nutritionist, Sally Hansen, mentioned in an earlier post about encouraging kids to eat more veggies, kids are more likely to try new meals by being involved in their preparation. I often see the pride from Tom and Georgia when we sit down to dinner and they tell Ben which part of the meal they were responsible...

How to Increase the Absorption of Nutrients – Part 2

Written by Sally Hansen on June 5, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips, Health and Wellbeing, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

(If you missed Part 1 of this article, you can catch up on it here.) In Australia we’re lucky to have access to a wide variety of fresh food. Smart shoppers buy in season, work with what they have, and are conscious of getting maximum value – both in dollar terms and nutritionally. Here’s more of my...

Butter Chicken

Written by Alison Clinch on June 1, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips, Free Range Poultry, Recipes. 1 Comment

There is nothing better than homemade Butter Chicken. My tip with this is to double up when making the spice mix and keep a jar handy in the cupboard for next time. I’ve been know to rub that spice mix on a whole chicken as well for something different (but yummy). Ingredients: 1kg Free Range Chicken Breast...

Homemade Butter Chicken Spice Mix

Written by Alison Clinch on June 1, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips, Recipes. 3 Comments

Homemade is always best. Why buy something in a jar when you can quickly make up your own mix. Whilst you’ve got all your spices out of the cupboard, make two batches so you have one ready for next time given butter chicken is such a family favourite. This is also a great gift idea so put a ribbon on a jar of...

How to Increase the Absorption of Nutrients – Part 1

Written by Sally Hansen on May 30, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips, Health and Wellbeing. Leave a Comment

It is important to consume a diet full of wholefoods, quality proteins, healthy fats and fresh fruit and veggies to ensure we are nourishing and supporting our bodies as best we can. Whilst we may be doing all this, it is also essential to know that we are gaining as much as possible from the foods we consume. Just making...

Veggies for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Sneaky Vegie Bolognese

Cooking Tip: Duck Fat Potatoes

6 More Tips to Eat Well on a Budget

7 Tips to Eat Well on a Budget

Cooking with Kids

How to Increase the Absorption of Nutrients – Part 2

Butter Chicken

Homemade Butter Chicken Spice Mix

How to Increase the Absorption of Nutrients – Part 1

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