Winter has only just arrived and soups are now hitting high rotation in the kitchen. You know me, I like a recipe that is completely adaptable to any seasonal ingredients that are on hand and this is no exception. This recipe is so easy, you just roast everything, add some bone broth, stock or alkaline…
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Cooling Aloe Cubes
There is a big pot of Aloe vera that sits just outside my kitchen door. I cannot tell you how many times I have popped out and torn off a little of the leaf to squeeze out the cooling gel to soothe a minor burn or a mozzie bite. When autumn comes I always try…
Baby Botanical Bath Bombs
At the moment my kitchen smells DIVINE – I have been scenting a batch of bath bombs for our mums for Mother’s Day. They are infused with a gorgeous relaxing blend of essential oils including ylang ylang, rose geranium, petitgrain and oakmoss. Not only do they smell divine, they also look so pretty as we…
Autumn Squash with Hazelnuts, Caramelised Onion, Quinoa and Currants
These knobbly little squash were rejects from a local seed grower however, I thought they had loads of personality. With a little love I transformed them into a lovely Autumn dinner. This summer has been HOT and we are all feeling rather exhausted around here. Salads have been our mainstay for months so it is…
Summer Stew With Okra (Or Without!)
My summer veggie garden is in full swing and there is plenty of tomatoes, capsicums, eggplant, zucchini and okra. If you do not have a veggie garden you will probably have been seeing them at reasonable prices at your farmers market. Stewing these summer staples is another way to showcase their flavour than yet another…
Roast Rhubarb with Orange Blossom Cashew Cream
I have always loved stewed and roasted rhubarb however I had not made it very often because the stalks are so tart conventional recipes call for a truckload of sugar to make it more palatable. I have always thought this was a shame because it is such a nutritious and not mention yummy veggie. Yesterday…
Beautiful Botanical Burner Melts
The bulk of commercial burner melts tend be pretty toxic, they are made with petroleum derived waxes and are artificially coloured and fragranced. So what I have done is come up with an alternative that keeps the ingredients pretty much homegrown, local and most importantly natural. Once you have mastered the recipe and experimented and…
Shakshuka Eggs with Goat Fetta and Fresh Herbs
Packed with antioxidants and protein there is no more vibrant and tasty start to the day than Shakshuka eggs. Although traditionally eaten at breakfast they have become a firm favourite in our household, we often make them for a quick, tasty dinner.
Make Your Own Herb and Spice Cold Infused Oils
I could not live without infused oils. I incorporate them into my lotions and potions and they are also perfect for adding zing to stir fries, salad dressings, roast veggies and also as a garnish for soups and dips. Infusing herbs and spices allows the oily constituents of the plants to impart their own unique…
Make Your Own Honey Calendula Lip Balm
I got my hands on a huge golden orb of beeswax at the farmer’s market! I am going to enjoy chipping away at it and sharing some great ways you can use beeswax in body care preparations and around the house. One of my favourite recipes is a gorgeous golden lip balm scented with raw…