But is it organic ?
There is no doubt that organic food has increased in popularity over the last two decades, especially for fresh produce. Figures show that the majority of consumers buy organic food at least occasionally. But, what are the real benefits? Organic and non-organic The...
Exercise: obligation or opportunity?
How would you describe your mindset around exercise? Is it one of “I have to do it to control my weight”, “It always feels like a chore”, “I just want to get it over and done with” or perhaps, the common “I hate going to the gym”? For many, exercise feels like an...
Inch by inch
Have you heard the quote, “Mile by mile, it’s a trial, yard by yard, it’s hard, but inch by inch, it’s a cinch”? It has a similar meaning to the old Chinese proverb "The man who moved a mountain is the one who started taking away the small stones." It is a reminder...
Cashew Pecan Nut Butter
With the simplicity of just two ingredients and a delicious flavour, you're guaranteed to make it over and over again. No added salt, oil, sugar or artificial sweetener is needed, making it just pure, delicious nuttiness!Ingredients: 1 cup pecans (about 150g) 1 cup...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Want an easy green vegetable to add to your meals? These roasted Brussels Sprouts are a winner! Ingredients: Brussels Sprouts olive oil salt pepper lemon Method: Preheat the oven to 180C. Place a sheet of baking paper on an oven tray. To cook the amount needed...
The evolution of chocolate cake
I love looking through old cook books – it provides a combination of nostalgia over forgotten foods, a good giggle from gleaming over past food fashions as well an insight into the way we used to eat. Look through an old baking recipe book and you will find a...
‘KeepCup’
The recent ABC series 'War on Waste' (see Nutrimatters May 2017) seems to have made an impact on viewers with many realising that most take-away coffee cups are not recyclable. More environmentally friendly versions have become the latest trend. 'Keep Cup' has had a...
Drying home grown oregano
Making your own homegrown dried oregano takes a little time, but the aroma makes it well worth the effort! Oregano is best planted in January/February and harvested in 6-8 weeks (March/April). When flowers appear, pick long strands of the oregano. Cut entire stalks...
Cashew cream
Want to discover how to make a dairy free, gluten free, vegan version of cream? Ingredients: 1 cup raw, unsalted cashews 2 1/2 cups water 1 Tb honey Method: Soak the cashews in 2 cups of water for 3-5 hours (or even overnight). Drain the cashews. Place the cashews...
Old style metal lunch boxes
Are you looking for a lunch box that is neither plastic or glass? Then look no further. 'LunchBots' make a range of food grade stainless steel lunch boxes, 'rounds' (great for liquids, yoghurt), and thermal containers.These lunch boxes tick all the boxes: not made of...
Refund for drink containers
In July 2017, a container deposit scheme (CDS) for plastic and glass drink bottles and aluminium cans will be introduced in NSW as a way to reduce litter and encourage recycling. South Australia has had a scheme since 1977 and the NT since 2011. Queensland and the ACT...
The two letter word affecting our food choices
We are experiencing an epidemic of comparisons between food choices and diets. Information about foods is often based on an ‘or’ question such as ‘bread or wraps’, ‘butter or margarine’, ‘pasta or rice'‘butter or oil’, ‘low fat or full fat milk’, ‘low fat yoghurt or...