It’s soup weather! I love making (and eating) soup! Lunch or dinner, I really don’t mind! I’ve been making a super-easy and delicious soup recently using a box of my Freekeh with Green Lentils, Almonds & Pine Nuts. It has the protein of the freekeh and lentils with the occasional crunch of the almonds and […]
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Salmon salad with Char-grilled veggies, avocado and Warm Spiced Dukkah
Do you love salmon salad? I certainly do; it’s such an easy and tasty fish to use; I love it hot or cold. Last night was one of the first warm evenings here in SA so it had to be BBQ! Looked in the fridge and decide, yep, salmon salad for dinner! I sliced some […]
Thanks to Flinders University SA (oh, and to our risotto!)
2nd Year Accounting The Accounting department at Flinder Uni SA invited me to be one of the businesses that the Cost Accounting students (year 2) looked at over the last term. I’ve provided them with lots of information over the last couple of months to enable them to look at my business and today was […]
Quinoa Salad with Lamb
Quinoa Salad with Lamb The weather is getting warmer (yay!) and I’m eating so much quinoa salad and I’m loving Quinoa Salad with Lamb! Love all quinoa salads – they are so delicious, fresh, clean and healthy – why wouldn’t you eat salad every day. Here’s one of my favourite Quinoa Recipes; Quinoa Salad with […]
My Favourite Way to Enjoy Dukkah!
Traditionally, dukkah is used as a nibble, with chunks of tasty crusty bread dipped in to olive oil then into the dukkah – it is delicious and very addictive (but thankfully natural and healthy!). However, my favourite way to enjoy it is to lightly crumb chicken breast with a mixture of panko (Japanese) breadcrumbs and […]
What’s in season for Spring?
Look at what’s in season for spring! It’s just starting to warm up now and it is an exciting time of the year for our palate as we get a range of new seasonal fruits and vegetables to cook with. Here is a selection of four that I particularly love to add to the Thistle […]
Easy Healthy Soup recipe (with dukkah, of course!)
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] I’m a huge fan of easy and healthy home made soup! Think it’s in my Scottish genes! This Red Lentil and carrot soup has to be one of the easiest soups – ever! Get your favourite soup pot and throw in the following: 280 gm red lentils 280 gm grated carrot (or […]
“Freekeh tastes absolutely amazing!”
“I just wanted to email you to let you know that my partner and I purchased your Ancient Grains – Freekeh with Green Lentils, Almonds and Pine Nuts yesterday. Can I just say, wow! Not only did the packaging catch my eye, along with the clever and cute brand name; but we have been trying […]
Does Australia Grow Quinoa?
Yes! Quinoa is growing in popularity as a healthy gluten-free alternative to traditional grains such as oats and couscous. The interest from farmers to grow it is also increasing. Australian Grown Quinoa is being produced in Western Australia where they have been experimenting with traditional quinoa crops. QUINOA FACT: Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) was cultivated and […]
Quinoa Soup Weather!
Autumn is here and I’m loving it! One day we’re on the beach then next we’re making soup! Variety is the spice of life! Soup made with quinoa will keep you fuller for longer, due to the high protein content of the quinoa. You can either find lots of recipes online or just throw a […]