• Super Food, Super Hyped, Super Expensive

    I cringe when I hear the word ‘superfood’ it gives me images of Dr Oz flogging some miracle food that instantly burns fat, reduces cellulite and speeds up metabolism – and it can be yours for only $495 (+ postage and handling)!!! Many super foods are super hyped and super over priced. The so called… Continue Reading

  • Quinoa Stuffed Capsicum

    Quinoa Stuffed Capsicum What you’ll need: (serves 4) 1 cup quinoa 1 onion, finely chopped 1 medium zucchini, trimmed, grated 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons pine nuts 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed 2 tomatoes, diced 75g fresh ricotta cheese 4 large capsicums, halved lengthwise, seeded

  • Quinoa risotto with prawns, tomato and oregano

    Quinoa Risotto with Prawns, Tomato and Oregano What you’ll need: (serves 4) 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tbs olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 long red chilli, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups (300g) quinoa* 1 tbs tomato paste 1/3 cup (80ml) white wine 2 1/2 cups (625ml) chicken… Continue Reading

  • Food Fads

    Foodie – n.Slang ‘A person that spends a keen amount of attention and energy on knowing the ingredients of food, the proper preparation of food, and finds great enjoyment in top-notch ingredients and exemplary preparation.’ Foodies are all over the latest buzz foods but should you be stocking up on them? When I consider incorporating… Continue Reading