Michael Wynne is one of our trusted shop volunteers and you have met him a few weeks ago when we ran a little story about him. Michael loves to cook and he was so kind to share one of his favourite recipes with us: Nourishing Winter Zen Style Adzuki Beans. INGREDIENTS...
By Susan Morales Makes: 9 Preparation Time: 30 mins Baking time: 35-45 mins One of the last things my Ayurvedic doctor said to me before leaving India was, “remember, Miss, you need to eat more grounding foods like sweet potato” and his words have stuck with me. So I...
By Susan Morales I bring you one of my favourite drinks from my childhood with an Ayurvedic twist (of course). Earlier this year I had the pleasure of working as an Ayurvedic personal cook for a lovely man and as soon as he tasted my concoction, he looked at me and...
It’s this time of year. The nights are cold, it’s raining a fair bit and we are a lot more prone to getting a cold. A home-made vapour rub can help you breathe easier. Just apply to your chest before going to bed. This recipe has been tested by our...
By Susan Morales I have been making my own dog biscuits for my dog Miss Luna for a while now. It’s actually super easy and to see her face light up is priceless. Whoever said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, clearly never had a dog! I’m sure your dog will...
By Susan Morales I am fascinated by Blue Zones (places around the world with the greatest number of centenarians) and as you know I am a huge fan of Ayurveda. So naturally I love combining these two. In Ayurveda the digestive system is considered our second brain and...
By Yvonne Pflieger As the weather cools, we are craving hot comfort food that is easy and quick to make. Why not give this Japanese Veggie Curry a go? What you need: 800g potatoes, cut into slices400g carrots, cut into slices100ml dry white wine or sake400ml hot...
Using rose petals and rose water softens the spice kick of this harissa recipe. The recipe makes one small jar of harissa which will keep in the fridge for at least a couple of weeks. What you need: 5 large red organic chillies2 organic dried chillies½ tsp organic...
By Susan Morales Makes: 15 Preparation Time: 20 minutes While travelling around India last year I became obsessed with Ayurveda. For those of you who have never heard of Ayurveda I strongly encourage you to look into it and learn more about your dosha (mind/body...
We love the twist on this banana bread. Spelt flour gives it a lovely texture and adding a handful of raspberries is delicious, too! What you need: 1 1/2 cups organic whole spelt flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup raw,...
By Yvonne Pflieger Did you know that your Manly Food Co-Op carries an extensive range of groceries that are essential parts of the traditional Japanese cuisine ( (和食 washoku)? And all of these packaging- and plastic-free? The Japanese cuisine is known for its...
All ingredients for this delicious Hot Cross Buns recipe are available at your Co-Op, just not the yeast (but we are trying to source it package-free) Makes 12 Prep 30 min (+ 10 min standing and 50 min rising time) Cooking 20 min Ingredients Dough 2...
Serves 6 Prep 15 minutes Cooking 30-40 minutes I am so excited to share this recipe with you. I love this recipe because it gives me a good excuse to use left over hot cross buns and well the smell when pudding is in the oven is the absolutely divine. Ingredients 4...
Why not give those ANZAC Cookies a special twist? For the biscuit base: 1/2 cup unsalted butter (125 g)3/4 cup raw sugar (150 g)1/4 cup golden syrup (60 ml)1 tsp bi-carb soda2 Tbsp water1 1/2 cups rolled oats (150 g)1 1/2...
Serves: 4 Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes As the weather starts to cool down naturally our bodies crave warmer foods and sometimes, we opt for take-out. However, I have put together this healthy alternative to fried rice, which I am sure you will...
Christmas is not far away. Time to make your delicious Christmas Cake to vow your guests. This recipe is tried and tested by Sarah Weate, our chair person, and will surely delight. All ingredients apart from the glace cherries and booze are available at your Co-Op....
Do you crave some lovely crispbread, but don’t want to buy it because of the packaging? Just make your own Seeded Crispbread! Our member Josephine Tobin swears by this recipe of Seeded Crispbread. And we are sure you will make it over and over again. 🙂 This...
By Nanci Katra Dates can get a pretty bad wrap due to their high sugar content, but these nature given fruits are packed full of nutrients, and when portion is controlled to 1-2, they can be amazing for you. Dates contain: Iron Fibre Magnesium Potassium...
By Nanci Katra Making your own raw dark chocolate is so simple, and flavouring options are endless. Below is a recipe for my favourite combo: chocolate and mint. *If you are using cacao butter, you may need to gently heat it over a hot stove to soften and allow for...
by Nanci Katra Freekeh can be used as a replacement for rice, cous cous or barley in most recipes. I had a chat to my grandma about her favourite Lebanese Freekeh recipe was. She let me in on her secrets to this delicious, and oh so nutritious soup! Ingredients: 110g...
This tomato chilli sauce is a staple in my fridge. What I love most about it is that it’s incredibly versatile. It makes a healthy dip for crackers or sweet potato wedges, a tasty base for a lentil dahl, and a great flavour enhancer for stews. You can also...
This is a really simple and easy meal that’s perfect for warming up with this winter. It’s healthy, hearty, packed with nutrients and really tasty. The best thing is that it’s so versatile. You can easily swap out the potatoes for pumpkin or celeriac...
This is one of my favourite side salads to have with baked veggies. It’s super simple, affordable and delicious. You can swap the almonds for pine nuts or hazelnuts and add in a splash of tamari for a flavour punch or leave it as it is. Even those in my family...
Winter is approaching and you know what that means: oatmeal overload on instagram. Everywhere you look there’ll be someone taking a photo of their oatmeal. How do you even compete in such a saturated market? You gotta change the game. Below are three quick and...
Wait, what did you just say? A crispy gluten free pizza base? Impossible. The cosmic law states ‘ if it’s gluten free it must be terrible’. That might be true in some cases but not for this pizza. I’m not even celiac and I eat this regularly....
Support your system with this divine anti-inflammatory warmer. What you will need: Juice of one lemon 1cm piece of ginger (or more if you like it spicy) 1cm piece of turmeric Boiling water Honey to taste To prepare: Pour the lemon juice and boiling water in to a mug...
What you will need Kefir Grains Organic milk (coconut milk and almond milk can also be used) Non-metallic sieve or cheesecloth 2 – 3 glass jars with lids Place your kefir grains in a glass jar and add your organic milk. You can either place a lid on the jar or cover...
This is a super simple and delicious meal packed with lots of nutrients. Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C and magnesium, which help to reduce stress and reduce the risk of degenerative diseases. Kale is also a great anti-oxidant which lowers...
Source: Sachiko / Dining Story (10 slices) Ingredients: 400g carob buttons 50g butter 50g dried currants 50g chia seeds 50g sliced almond 30g puffed rice 1. Put carob and butter in a bowl and melt on simmering hot water. 2. Chop the almond finely. 3. Once the...
