Friday, October 9, 2009

Super delicious protein bars for in between meals.




Here we go, I just developed this yummy recipe... it is gluten and dairy free (vegan) and contains no refined sugar(s)

1/2 cup pepitas
1 cup pecans
1 cup raw almonds
1 cup coconut dessicated
1 cup quinoa flakes
2 cups buckwheat or brown rice cereal puffs
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (ravida sea salt italian brand)
1 cup brown rice syrup
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons coconut oil
1/2 cup chia seeds
1 teaspoon pure vanilla essence
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cardamon powder

Method

Put the pecans, almonds and pepitas (pumpkin seeds) in a dry fry pan and roast until crispy and aromatic (5-7 minutes)
Chop the nuts and pepitas roughly.
In a saucepan gently melt the coconut oil, brown rice syrup and maple syrup until warm.
In a bowl mix all the dry ingredients including the nuts, seeds spices, and pour over the warm coconut oil and brown rice syrup.

Stir well, and put into a square baking pan and put in the fridge for an hour or so.

As you can see from the photograph there is only one square left!

Enjoy

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Sydney International Food Festival

Today I was reading an interview with celebrity chef Curtis Stone, the journalist asked him what he is looking for in a woman he said someone who likes to travel, booze and food.

Heck! that's every woman I know!

Well it sounds hopeful we are all in with a chance to date Curtis.

So the Sydney International Food festival is on, I can highly recommend the restaurant lunch deals try any of the fine diners they recommend.

A report from my mum she was at Level 41 last Friday and the lunch deal impressed her fine dining palate.

So here are my picks for lunch

Aria, Becasse, Bel Mondo, Catalina, Flying Fish, Kazbah on darling, Pilu at freshwater

Wow I'm going to have a busy month.

Check it out while you can fine dining like a queen or king at these prices you could try a few restaurants each week.

Website www.siff.com.au

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Reactivate and Celebrate Spring!

H E L L O ....
OK, I confess I have been laying dormant for 4 months on the blogger front.
I'm awake and ready to step into mid spring, this means asparagus, juicy watermelon and artichokes.
Hey bec and atticus what's in the garden ?