tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3533748545121740872024-03-19T20:25:05.611+08:00Vegan4LifeBeing Vegan in Perth, Australia.
Product reviews, where to shop, recipes, events, and more.libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.comBlogger330125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-27805699588765539552015-06-07T10:41:00.000+08:002015-06-07T10:41:00.741+08:00Millet and Miso vegetable soup<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-AU">I found this recipe in <i>Janella’s Super Natural Foods by Janella Purcell</i>. I like miso but
have never cooked with millet, so I thought ‘why not try something new?’. I had to do a bit of a search for it in the
shops. Although we are seeing quinoa in the supermarkets these days, millet has
not appeared yet. I ended up getting a bag of it from a health food shop.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">I mostly stuck to the recipe but I did
double the amounts, as I wanted more than 2 serves the original made. You can use any type of miso and either paste
or powder form is okay. The other
change I made was cooking it for a bit longer, so the vegetables not as firm.
You can play around with the times, as
you wish, but perhaps stick to 10
minutes for the millet.</span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-AU">What you will need</span></u><span lang="EN-AU">:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">4 cups of finely chopped vegetables ( such
as spinach leaves, Zucchini, bokchoy, snow peas, carrots)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">2 cups miso</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1/3 cup millet</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 litre vegetable stock</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">You can also add 1 tsp of any seaweed or 2 tsp grated ginger to the stock, if you
like.</span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-AU">Method</span></u><span lang="EN-AU">:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Bring the stock to simmer over medium heat
in a pot.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Rinse the millet and add to the pot. Simmer
for 10 minutes.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Add the miso and cook for another 5
minutes.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Turn off heat and let stand with lid on
pot, for about 10 minutes before serving.</span></div>
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libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-45521730214325509192015-06-07T10:15:00.000+08:002015-06-07T10:15:00.922+08:00Cauliflower Bites<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-AU">I found this recipe on potatostrong.com but
have tweaked it to suit me. Basically, I have simplified it because I am lazy.
To get the original recipe, see the <a href="http://potatostrong.com/cauliflower-wingsbites/" target="_blank">website</a>.
I liked the results I got with the pared down version, but I suspect the
original gives you an even better end result.</span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-AU">What you will need</span></u><span lang="EN-AU">:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 head of cauliflower</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 cup pf flour (I used chickpea to keep it
gluten free)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 cup non-dairy milk (I used rice milk)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 cup breadcrumbs (I used gluten free ones)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Spices (you can use onion or garlic powder,
nutritional yeast, etc)</span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-AU">Method:<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Preheat the oven to 235 degrees Celsius.
Wash and cut cauliflower into florets. Mix the flour, non-dairy milk and spices
and whisk to combine. Put florets into this mixture and mix to coat. Then dip
each floret into a bowl of the breadcrumbs and lay onto baking sheet lined with
baking paper. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Bake until crispy and browned – approx. 20
minutes. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Serve as is or you can serve with bbq or
chili sauce to dip florets into. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a></span></div>
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libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-69771214430609225002015-02-15T19:17:00.001+08:002015-02-15T19:17:26.086+08:00Hearty Brown Stew<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-AU">Another oddly titled recipe from the
<a href="https://www.drmcdougall.com/" target="_blank">McDougalls</a>. It is simple, low fat and tasty. No exotic or hard to find
ingredients. The original recipe calls
for ¼ cup tomato juice but I just threw in a chopped up tomato instead and that
worked fine. Oh, and pardon my crappy photo of the end product. It tastes
better than it looks. Honest!</span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-AU">What you will need</span></u><span lang="EN-AU">:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 onion, sliced (optional)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">2 stalks celery, thickly sliced</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">2 carrots, thickly sliced</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">3 potatoes, cut into chunks</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 green bell capsicum, cut into strips
(optional)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">250g mushrooms, quartered</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 tomato, chopped</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">2 cloves of garlic (optional)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">2 tbsp low sodium soy or tamari sauce</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">½ tbsp fresh grated ginger</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">½ tsp fried marjoram</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">½ tsp dried thyme</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">½ tsp paprika</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">3 tbsp cornstarch, mixed with ½ cup cold
water</span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-AU">Method</span></u><span lang="EN-AU">:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Combine all the ingredients except for the
cornstarch mixture, in a large pot. Bring to boil and then lower heat. Cover
and simmer for about 1 hour or until vegetables are tender. Add the cornstarch
mixture and stir until thickened. Serve.</span></div>
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libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-39429599991582074462015-02-11T19:42:00.000+08:002015-02-11T19:43:09.018+08:00Beans and Things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span lang="EN-AU">This is an oddly titled recipe but not an
oddly tasting meal. Easy, filling, tasty and low fat – like most of the
<a href="https://www.drmcdougall.com/" target="_blank">McDougall </a>recipes I have tried out so far. I like the inclusion of molasses in
this. I am pretty new to this ingredient. It is rich in iron and gives this
dish a full body flavour. You can find
top grade, organic molasses in health food shops. I used Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Molasses. </span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-AU">What you will need</span></u><span lang="EN-AU">:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">2 cans of cannellini beans, drained and
rinsed</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Small broccoli, chopped</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Half cauliflower, chopped</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 onion, chopped (optional)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 stick celery, chopped</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 large carrot, chopped</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 large tomato, chopped</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">2 tbsp soy or tamari sauce</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 ½ tbsp molasses</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Dash or two of paprika</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Dash cayenne pepper</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Few fresh basil leaves, finely chopped</span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-AU">Method</span></u><span lang="EN-AU">:</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsbRiMcygPGsu3pcr0D7C66mNlTMsMWuTFQxebvZMmvp5CrWBElXUzEL7eSYMXuj-kr-yr0WM8AaorrLn3FSoMY_yuyQ-t23AxIUiNYVWGgucrbaW3LeXIAU4XY_t2uIwNUsaSMEI-FY_P/s1600/P2090012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsbRiMcygPGsu3pcr0D7C66mNlTMsMWuTFQxebvZMmvp5CrWBElXUzEL7eSYMXuj-kr-yr0WM8AaorrLn3FSoMY_yuyQ-t23AxIUiNYVWGgucrbaW3LeXIAU4XY_t2uIwNUsaSMEI-FY_P/s1600/P2090012.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a><span lang="EN-AU">Combine the beans and vegetables in a large
bowl. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl and then pour over
the vegetables. Mix well and pour into a covered casserole dish. Bake for 1
hour. Serve as is or spoon into
tortillas. Easy!<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a></span></div>
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libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-2958206338125017602015-01-28T19:07:00.000+08:002015-01-28T19:07:31.573+08:00Cauliflower and Potato Curry<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-AU">Another low fat
recipe I found in <i>The New McDougall Cookbook by John and Mary McDougall.</i> I have
been concentrating on low fat recipes lately. My interested started purely for
weight loss issues but then in December I had to have my gallbladder removed.
Once that happened, I had even more incentive to cut back on my fat intake. So
here I am, learning how to cook and eat without the use of vegetable oils. I
have found that it hasn’t been all that hard, once you learn a few techniques
and substitutions. Oh, and the food still tastes good!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">I am sharing
this recipe because I loved it! So full
of flavour and very filling! Just serve over a bed of steamed brown rice.</span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-AU">What you will
need</span></u><span lang="EN-AU">:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 large onion,
chopped (optional)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">2 cloves garlic,
minced (optional)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">¼ cup water</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 tbsp cumin</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Dash or two
chili powder</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1-2 tsp curry
powder</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">4 cups vegetable
stock</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 cup brown
lentils</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 can crushed
tomatoes</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">2 medium
potatoes, peeled and chopped</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">2 cups
cauliflower florets</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 carrot, peeled
and sliced</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 cup frozen
peas</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">¼ cup chopped
fresh coriander</span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-AU">Method:<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Place the onion
and garlic in a large pot with water and cook, stirring, for a few minutes. Add
spices and stir. Add vegetable stock and lentils. Mix and bring to boil and
then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.</span></div>
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potatoes, cauliflower, and carrot. Cook for 30 minutes. Stir in peas and cook
for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in coriander.</span></div>
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libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-46826123048721620462015-01-24T10:34:00.000+08:002015-01-24T10:34:18.818+08:00Golden Spicy Cauliflower <div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A quick and easy low
fat recipe that I found in <i>The New McDougall Cookbook by Dr. John McDougall.</i> I
like this served on top of steamed brown rice. The original recipe calls for
the use of 2 tbsp of rice vinegar but I found this to be too much, so I suggest
halving that amount, unless of course, you really like the sharp, vinegary
taste of foods. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What you will need:<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 medium cauliflower,
cut into florets<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 cloves of garlic,
pressed (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tbsp grated fresh
ginger<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 cup water<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 medium tomatoes,
chopped<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 bunch spring onions,
chopped (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 tbsp rice vinegar<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 tbsp tamari or soy
sauce<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: windowtext; font-weight: normal;">You can’t get
much easier than this for a quick, low fat meal. I found this one in </span><span lang="EN" style="color: windowtext; font-weight: normal;"><i>The McDougall
Quick & Easy Cookbook: Over 300 Delicious Low-Fat Recipes You Can Prepare
in Fifteen Minutes or Less by John and Mary McDougall. </i></span></span><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">This is a nifty little recipe for throwing together something for dinner
after you get home, too tired from a day’s work to cook something too involved.</span></h1>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: windowtext; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">8 cups vegetable broth (I use <a href="http://libertine101-vegan4life.blogspot.com.au/2011/10/got-veggie-stock.html" target="_blank">Marigold </a>Swiss Vegetable Bouillon powder. I
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<span lang="EN" style="color: windowtext; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">4 cups broccoli cut into <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>florets (about 1 medium to
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which you can find in health food shops and supermarkets, in their healthfoods
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for 5 to 6 minutes, until almost done. </span><span lang="EN" style="color: windowtext; font-weight: normal;">Add the remaining ingredients, stir and turn off heat. Cover and let sit
for 20 minutes. </span><span style="color: windowtext; font-weight: normal;">Serve with bread. I like having this with plain toast - gluten free, of course! </span></span></h1>
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libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-45214572580425805292014-11-08T11:10:00.000+08:002014-11-08T11:10:20.400+08:00Kez's Free and Naked Choc Mud Bars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I came across these snack bars at my local Coles supermarket, in amongst the healthfoods products. I am familiar with this <a href="http://www.kezs.com.au/" target="_blank">brand</a>, as they do gluten free biscuits and other stuff, but I had not seen these bars before.<br />
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They come in a pack of 5 and although each bar is fairly small (25g), I find this to be just the right size, as they are a bit rich. They are gluten free and clearly labelled as being vegan. The bars contain 5 ingredients - dates, cashews, cocoa, sesame seeds and chia seeds. That's it. A simple but pleasing combination.<br />
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I keep a pack in my desk drawer at work, for when I am having a craving for something sweet.libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-32958269769011097722014-11-02T13:29:00.001+08:002014-11-02T13:29:57.905+08:00Szechwan Eggplant<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In my quest to shed some kilos, I have been making an effort to cut vegetable oils out of my cooking. <a href="https://www.drmcdougall.com/health/education/recipes/" target="_blank">Dr McDougall's site</a> has heaps of recipes and I have been slowly working my way through the ones that have taken my fancy.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now, eggplant is one of those vegetables (actually, it is a fruit!), that has a habit of soaking up LOTS of oil, when cooking it. So to be able to cook it oil free and still have it taste good, is a bit of good news for those of us packing a few extra kilos. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This method is very easy and the results are pleasing. I like having this with steamed rice.</span><br />
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1 ¾ cups water<br />
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1 tablespoon grated ginger<br />
1 tablespoon cornstarch<br />
2 green onions, chopped (optional)<br />
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30cm long baking dish, overlapping slices as necessary. Pour the sauce
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libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-28470218843706596542014-11-02T12:12:00.000+08:002014-11-02T12:12:32.574+08:00Nature's Way Superfood Powders<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have really been getting into smoothies these days. I find they are great for breakfast. I can blend them up and take them with me to work. I recently purchased a copy of the book <a href="https://www.facebook.com/365VeganSmoothies" target="_blank">"365 Vegan Smoothies" by Kathy Patalsky</a> and I love it! It was one of those books that I borrowed from my local library. I started noting which pages I wanted to photocopy, expecting there to be no more than maybe 5....but by the time I got to the end of the book, I had a huge list of pages. Well, I HAD to buy the book! I have been trying out at least 2 new recipes every week and all but one so far has been a winner with me, so far.<br />
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So, I was rather pleased to find the Nature's Way range pop up on the shelves at Woolworths supermarkets. There was quite a few varieties available, including powders of acai, spirulina, maca, super greens blends, etc. I spotted a kale powder and noticed it was vegan and gluten free, so bought it. The costs was around $10 for a 100g bag and it is suggested you pop 2 tsp into your smoothies. I have been using half of that so far.<br />
It tastes fine and is very convenient to use. You can also use it in salads, soups and dips though I have not tried that yet.libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-71093047953044596642014-11-02T10:42:00.001+08:002014-11-02T10:42:55.602+08:00Dr. McDougall's Right FoodsI have been trying out quite a few recipes from <a href="https://www.drmcdougall.com/index.php" target="_blank">Dr McDougall's website</a> lately, and have been reading his books (check out his book "<a href="https://www.drmcdougall.com/health/shopping/books/starch-solution/" target="_blank">The Starch Solution</a>"). There are also quite a few of his <a href="http://www.rightfoods.com/index.php" target="_blank">food products</a> on the shelves at Coles (in the health foods section) and in health food stores.<br />
Although there is quite a range, I have only seen a handful available here, so I will cover those that I have tried. Note that all of the range is vegan though only some are also gluten free.<br />
These are for light lunches and snacks. I tend to boost the noodle cups by adding some chopped up cooked veggies to them.<br />
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There is also an Asian Noodle Cup range. These are 'entree' size which means, even bolstered by cooked chopped vegetables, there really are only snack sized. My two favourites from this range are the Teriyaki Noodle and the Spicy Kung Pao Noodle. These tend to be a little harder to find, but have sometimes found them in Coles.<br />
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Apart from the noodle cups, I have also found the Ready To Serve Soups. Some of these come in Low Sodium varieties. I have also found these in Coles, in amongst the health food section. They are just the right amount for a lunch meal and are super tasty. I think my favourite is the Split Pea Soup. Again, there is quite a few varieties in this range but I have only seen a few in the shops - the Lentil Soup and the Minestrone Soup. Both are flavoursome.<br />
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It is good to know that a major supermarket stocks some vegan convenience food. Sure, nothing beats home cooked but when you are tired or lacking time, or even travelling, having these kind of products to hand is great!libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-80582884962632808442014-11-01T16:04:00.000+08:002014-11-01T16:04:53.096+08:00Roasted potato chunks<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I loooove potatoes! And roasted? OMG, hand them over! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But lately, I have been packing on the kilos. Yes, even vegans can be chubby. We are not all super thin. Although we cut out a lot of bad fats (animal fats being the worst for your health), we still consume some fats in plant origin. This may not be a bad thing in moderation, from nuts, seeds and avocado, but oils (including olive) should be kept to a minimum. Hence my downfall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, I have been making an effort to cut back on cooking with oils. Now, in roasting, olive oil is what makes the veggies super delicious. I honestly did not think I was going to be able to enjoy them without it. But here is the trick - substitute the oil with other condiments and you will still end up with a tasty dish, such as this one I am about to share. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This one is super easy. I found it on Dr. McDougall's site. If you have not heard of him, please check out his <a href="https://www.drmcdougall.com/index.php" target="_blank">website</a>, videos, books, etc. </span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon oregano/marjoram<br />
1 teaspoon rosemary<br />
1/2 teaspoon paprika<br />
1/8 to1/4 teaspoon cayenne<br />
1 teaspoon dry mustard<br />
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard</span></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1-2 cloves minced garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)<br />
8 to 9 medium potatoes, cut into 2cm chunks</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preheat
oven to 220 degrees Celsius.<br />
Mix the oregano/marjoram, rosemary, paprika, cayenne, mustards and garlic into a smooth
paste in a bowl.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add
a few potato chunks at a time and coat with the mixture; keep adding a few
chunks at a time until all potatoes are coated. Spread out on two
nonstick baking sheets and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until tender.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Serve with a green salad or steam vegetables.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-43585916701549490662014-11-01T15:35:00.000+08:002014-11-01T20:20:04.548+08:00Loving Hut - revisitedIt has been a while since I have blogged about Loving Hut, so I thought I might do a bit of an update.<br />
Whilst the evening restaurant in East Victoria Park has closed its doors (so sad!!), their Victoria park cafe is still going, offering new item menus, and new vegan products to buy off their shelves. They are also making and selling their yummy pies through the cafe but also through IGA stores. And lets not forget they are also producing and selling their cheezy spread in the same manner, and Notzarella, too! Oh, and did I mention their amazing vegan croissants!? These come in plain and chocolate and you can even buy them frozen to take home for later. They are a generous and size and as you can see from the photo, they do not skimp on the chocolate!<br />
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These people are busy and yet every time we have gone in there, we are always greeted with a smile and kindness.<br />
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I never was much of a fan of tuna in my pre veg days, but my partner was, so he was keen to give this a go. I had a small taste just out of curiosity. I thought it tasted a LOT better than tuna, as it had a fishy taste to it but it was a lot subtler than actual tuna. I thought the texture was also a very close match, as it had that same flakiness to it.<br />
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Anyway, the partner made himself a vegan tuna (yes, I know the tin says 'vegetarian' but it is vegan) roll with vegan mayo, lettuce and tomato, which he enjoyed very much.<br />
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So maybe next time you are in Victoria Park, (366 Albany Hwy), pop into <a href="http://lovinghutperth.com/" target="_blank">Loving Hut</a> for breakfast or lunch and while you are there, stock up your freezer bag with vegan icecreams, cheezes, pies, and croissants; and check out their grocery shelves for some other yummy vegan products.<br />
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<br />libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-38513016212314443432014-11-01T14:57:00.000+08:002014-11-01T14:57:40.310+08:00Harvest Box snack packs<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr34eyTI8ooOqQqRiVHyuGeNDYTDDIVYSxlPiqpT0gV7f0eQ_F01YhQQh1hhAeSMVF8o511PA2h4BLvoOjbRtOA19jGDItiPBTmydnEWnsT9ZcERw2EXHG5qLYvbhWQkwyeVhtshmGxPfo/s1600/1efedd613e95792425f83e7e9f2a9827.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr34eyTI8ooOqQqRiVHyuGeNDYTDDIVYSxlPiqpT0gV7f0eQ_F01YhQQh1hhAeSMVF8o511PA2h4BLvoOjbRtOA19jGDItiPBTmydnEWnsT9ZcERw2EXHG5qLYvbhWQkwyeVhtshmGxPfo/s1600/1efedd613e95792425f83e7e9f2a9827.png" height="320" width="255" /></a>I do enjoy poking around supermarkets, looking for new vegan appropriate products. My partner spotted these by <a href="http://www.harvestbox.com.au/" target="_blank">Harvest Box</a>, in amongst the other dried fruit and nut packs. They are handy to throw into your bag just in case you get an attack of the munchies while you are out of the house.<br />
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There are two varieties that are suitable for vegans.<br />
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The Raw Mix is a nice though I am not a fan of peanuts, so there is a bit of wastage with this one for me. This mix as a 'tart' quality to it, due to the dried apple and cranberries.<br />
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My partner prefers the Go Bananas mix, as it is sweeter with the dark chocolate bits and the dried banana.<br />
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Both varieties are gluten free.<br />
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<br />libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-40525687918656345102014-11-01T14:38:00.000+08:002014-11-01T14:38:59.623+08:00The Bar Counter<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImsBD3vHqR-5xsEREquilOK4XAyBYWRilqhxtTwkf4BJtrERAU3_Ch9c3_0M8AN4Md_jsnRpzUOjfpqHSqVnzT74lEwgyUICiq31dbXW895I4MMZFNO88Bg1RYGI6bhm3JvNIsrEZxu7c/s1600/coles-rf-raw-blue.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImsBD3vHqR-5xsEREquilOK4XAyBYWRilqhxtTwkf4BJtrERAU3_Ch9c3_0M8AN4Md_jsnRpzUOjfpqHSqVnzT74lEwgyUICiq31dbXW895I4MMZFNO88Bg1RYGI6bhm3JvNIsrEZxu7c/s1600/coles-rf-raw-blue.png" height="320" width="106" /></a>I recently stumbled across these at my local Coles supermarket. There were a whole heap of varieties and as I fossicked through them, I was starting to lose hope that any would be vegan. My perseverance paid off, however, as I found their Raw Blueberry and Vanilla bar which is clearly labelled as being vegan on the front. (I LOVE that kinda of labeling. Makes shopping so much easier for us.) It contained dates, blueberry, almond, fig, vanilla and raw rice protein. I was a bit skeptical. I have tried these date based type of bars before and have always found them to be too sickly sweet. I need not have worried, as this bar was delicious. Sweet, but not overly, with a lovely vanilla flavour and a hint of blueberry and fig. I also loved the texture the almond supplied. Oh, and this bar is also gluten free!<br />
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<a href="http://thebarcounter.com.au/" target="_blank">The Bar Counter</a> also make another vegan bar - the Raw Chocolate,Coconut and Lacuma bar, which is also gluten free. I will have to try this one next!libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-55085605646454644042014-11-01T12:36:00.000+08:002014-11-01T12:36:23.891+08:00Tyrrell's English ChipsOne of the most frustrating things about shopping as a vegan, is the way so many snack products have animal ingredients in them. And I am not talking about the obvious things, like cheese flavoured crackers or whatever, but rather things like salt and vinegar chips that contain dairy! What the hell?<br />
Before going vegan, S&V potato chips were my fave. But after going vegan, I was surprised and then pissed right off to see that they contained milk products. Since then, I have been on the look out for a vegan S&V chip.<br />
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In disbelief, he snatched the bag out of my hands and had a look. Yep, vegan! Even says so on the pack! No palm oil either, and gluten free, to boot.<br />
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Well, once I got home and opened the pack up (yes, I waited that long), I stuck my nose into the bag and inhaled. Oh that vinegary aroma! The first chip - wow! Bursting with flavour but not overly done. I remember in the bad old days with the non-vegan potato chips, you eat a few and your tongue goes numb. Not with these ones! I savoured each and every chip in that pack and they have since become my firm favourite.<br />
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Since that first foray, I have also tried their other vegan varieties, such as the Lightly Sea Salted (nice), Sweet Chili and Red Pepper (tasted a bit too much like tomato to me), and the Sea Salt and Cracked Black Pepper (yummy - not too peppery).<br />
There are other varieties, but they are not vegan, so give them a miss.<br />
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<br />libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-13780497868751267172014-10-03T16:45:00.000+08:002014-10-03T16:45:20.886+08:00Portuguese Arroz<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is a herb filled and tomatoey rice dish that has just a bit of a spicy kick to it. It is super simple to make and has become one of my favourite ways to eat brown rice. I found it via the recipes page on the Dr. McDougall <a href="https://www.drmcdougall.com/health/education/recipes/" target="_blank">site</a>. There is a plethora of low fat, easy to make recipes on that site, so do check it out. And yes, they are all vegan!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">1 ½ cups yellow onion, finely chopped (optional)</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
4 teaspoons garlic, minced (optional)</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
½ - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper chili flakes</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
1 bay leaf</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
1 ½ cups tomatoes, chopped </span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
2-¼ cups water</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
1-cup vegetable broth ( I use either </span><span style="line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">bouillon</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> powder or cubes by <a href="http://www.marigold-health-foods.com.au/home_page.htm" target="_blank">Marigold</a> or <a href="http://www.massel.com.au/" target="_blank">Massel</a> )</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley leaves, chopped</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
1 ½ cups long grain brown rice, uncooked ( I used a mix of short and long grain and it worked out fine.)</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In a large non-stick pan, sauté the onions with ¼ cup water and
cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic,
crushed red pepper chili flakes and bay leaf and cook for 1 minute, stirring
well. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Add the tomatoes, mix well, and cook until they begin to soften,
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<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Add the remaining water, vegetable broth, parsley and
cilantro and stir. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
Add rice and stir well. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When the liquid returns to a boil, stir again and
cover the pot with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook the rice
undisturbed for 35 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mix the rice well and continue to cook for
another 10 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Let the rice stand for 5
minutes. Remove the bay leaf and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve
with fresh ground black pepper and salt to taste, if desired.</span></div>
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libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-54671535059226814832014-08-25T16:31:00.000+08:002014-08-25T16:31:14.303+08:00Alpine Coconut Yoghurt<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-AU">Well, here it is. A non-dairy, vegan
yoghurt that you can buy in one of the biggest supermarket chains in Australia
–namely Woolworths. And it is so smooth and creamy too. Granted, it is made
from coconut and so has a coconut flavour to it but I find this product to be
less coconut in taste than CoYo and much, much smoother – less of a ‘bite’.
This product is cultured so does have a tang, but it is not overly sharp. And
while it is still a bit pricey, it does cost less than CoYo. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Because of its richness, I tend to only
eat, at most, 2 tablespoons at a time. There is suppose to be two varieties
available – ‘Natural’ and ‘Passionfruit’ but I have only seen the former in
Woolworths so far. </span></div>
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non-coconut tasting vegan yoghurt available in Australia. Until then, I am
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libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-48368644133142411272014-08-25T16:13:00.000+08:002014-08-25T16:13:31.885+08:00Potato and Fennel Soup<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-AU">This is a simple recipe that I found and
adapted from the book <i>“Party Vegan” by
Robin Robertson</i>. If you are not
overly keen on fennel or new to it, you will be pleased to know that the taste of it is not
too overpowering in this soup. </span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-AU">What you will need</span></u><span lang="EN-AU">:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 large shallot, coarsely chopped
(optional)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">4 cups vegetable broth ( I use either
Massel stock cubes or Marigold Bouillon powder. Both are vegan and the former
is available in supermarkets, whilst the latter is a health food/organics shop
item)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Approx.. 400g potatoes, cut into 2cm cubes</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 large fennel bulb, chopped<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">½ cup rice/soy milk (I use Bonsoy, as it
does not have sweet flavour)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Dried or fresh tarragon</span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-AU">Method</span></u><span lang="EN-AU">:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">If using, cook shallot over medium heat, in
half a cup of water until soft.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Add broth, potatoes and fennel and bring to
boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are soft – about
20 minutes.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Puree until smooth. Mix in the rice/soy
milk and sprinkle tarragon over the top. </span></div>
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libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-71450285572865821042014-08-01T20:30:00.000+08:002014-08-01T20:30:13.538+08:00Beanfields Bean and Rice Chips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span lang="EN-AU">I found these savoury snacks in the health
foods section of Woolworths. They are clearly marked as ‘Vegan’ on the front of
the pack and after peering at the ingredients list, I found that they were,
indeed, vegan.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">So far, I have seen three of the varieties
in Woolworths – Salsa, Sea salt, and Nacho. The Nacho is my favourite. Very
tasty, very cheesy in its flavour. The Salsa has a smoky sort of flavour to it.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">There are also 2 other varieties that I
have yet to see them in the shops here in Perth. One is Salt N’ Pepper and the
other Unsalted.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">And new to the range is Barbecue and Ranch. My partner managed
to find small packets of these two in the Loving Hut café in Victoria
Park. The Ranch variety tastes a lot
like sour cream and chives to me.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">All of these products are gluten free,
veganand non-GMO. Hopefully, the other varieties will eventually be available
in Woolworths. I <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>have noticed that the current ones sell
very well at my local supermarket. </span></div>
libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-61280675102540054682014-07-31T20:46:00.000+08:002014-07-31T20:46:05.324+08:00The Cheeky Vegan<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span lang="EN-AU">I have been going to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Stirling.Farmers.Market" target="_blank">Stirling Farmers Markets</a>
on and off again for a while now. Plenty of fresh fruit and veggies to be had
there, and some of them organic.Just lately, though there has been a new stall that
has become a firm favourite of mine. It is called “The Cheeky Vegan”. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Unfortunately,
the first time they set up a stall there, it PELTED down with rain and it
looked like they were packing up early. I did manage to get some of their wares
and have gone back there every Sunday since, and have tried more of their
range. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">What is on offer is mostly raw vegan
dessert type fare, including gluten free items.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU"> So far, I have tried out their Muesli Bliss balls, the
O-raw-eos, the Choc Pie, the Apple C-raw-mble, Choco Cookies, and the Lime and
Coconut Tarts. All were delish but my faves would have to be the Apple
C-raw-mble and the Lime and Coconut tarts!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Apart from the sweets, there were also raw
kale chips on offer, which I tried and liked. These featured sweet potato,
tahini and lemon dressing. I do hope there will be more savoury items on offer
in the future.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">The Stirling Markets are on every Sunday
from 7.30am to 11.30am and are situated on Cedric Street, next to the Stirling
Council Chambers. <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Cheeky Vegan also do catering for
functions. Check out their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thecheekyvegan" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> for more info.</span></div>
libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-81864914277213078192014-07-30T19:23:00.001+08:002014-07-30T19:23:56.193+08:00Quinoa Salad with Fennel and White Beans in a Light Lemon Vinaigrette<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-AU">I came across this recipe a while ago,
whilst looking through <i>“Spork-Fed : Super
fun and Flavorful vegan recipes for the Sisters of Spork Foods” by Jenny Engel
and Heather Goldberg. </i>I wanted to try in straight away but had two
stumbling blocks. Firstly, I could not for the life of me find German mustard.
I am not much of a mustard eater but remember years ago, having some by
Masterfoods. I looked through two different supermarket chains and could not
find it. After some online investigation, I found out that Masterfoods
discontinued that variety. I found that quite astounding. Anyway, check out the
international/import food stores and you should find some there.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">My next challenge was the fennel. It was
out of season and so was either hard to find or very small and very expensive.
I decided that I would wait until winter when fennel is in season and easy to
find. Oh, and the bulbs are big and lush.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">I simplified and tweaked the original recipe
to suit me.</span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-AU">What you will need</span></u><span lang="EN-AU">:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 cup quinoa, rinsed well and boiled in 2
cups water until the liquid is absorbed (You can use a mix of colours if you
want – red, white, black – it doesn’t matter)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 can cannellini beans, rinsed</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 large fennel bulb, finely chopped </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 tbsp agave syrup</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Juice of half a lemon</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 tsp German mustard</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 tsp cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">5 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">A big bag of salad greens </span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-AU">Method</span></u><span lang="EN-AU">:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">This is really easy.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Throw all of the ingredients together and toss!
You can season with salt and black pepper if you wish. Serve it warm.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">I found this makes a meal size quantity for
2 people or as a side dish for 4 people.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">This is so simple to make and tastes good
too. I found it “<i>Mouthwatering Vegan” by
Miriam Sorrell.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-AU">What you will need:<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">2 tbsp olive oil</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 ½ tsp finely grated/minced fresh ginger</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 medium onion, chopped. Optional. I left
it out and soup tasted fine.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped.
Optional. Again, I left it out and the soup was fine without it.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">400g frozen spinach or 600 fresh</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">4 cups of vegetable stock (You can find the
Massel range at supermarkets and yes, it is vegan.)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Juice of 1 lime</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">¼ tsp ground nutmeg</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Pinch of ground cardamom </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Salt and black pepper to taste</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Heat the oil in a soup pot over medium heat
and add onions and ginger. Saute for a minute and then add garlic. Sauté for
another minute.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Add spinach and cook, stirring got a minute
or if using fresh, until wilted.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Add stock and cover. Bring to boil and then
reduce heat to simmer for 20-30 minutes.</span></div>
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immersion blender, blend the mixture.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Add the lime juice and spices. Process for
1 minute and then serve. Add salt and pepper if you wish.</span></div>
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libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-25408595232141346202014-07-27T19:53:00.000+08:002015-02-23T18:14:56.139+08:00Wild Basmati Pilaf<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-AU">This is a very plain and simple recipe. I
find that if I have days of eating rich foods, I crave a simple (but still
tasty!) meal. I found it in <i>“Food that
Cause you to Lose Weight : the negative calorie effect” by Dr Neal Barnard</i>.
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<u><span lang="EN-AU">What you will need</span></u><span lang="EN-AU">:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">¼ cup wild rice ( Available in
supermarkets. A bit pricey, but you don’t need to buy much.)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">2 cups vegetable stock (You can get Massel
vegan stock at supermarkets.)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">¾ cup basmati rice</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 onion, finely chopped (Optional.)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">3 garlic cloves, minced (Optional.)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">2 cups thinly sliced mushrooms</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">2 stalks celery, thinly sliced</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">½ tsp thyme</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">½ tsp marjoram</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1/3 cup chopped parsley</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">¼ tsp salt (Optional.)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">¼ tsp black pepper (Optional.)</span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-AU">Method</span></u><span lang="EN-AU">:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Rinse the wild rice and place it in a
saucepan with the vegetable stock and ½ cup of water. Stir to mix and cover and
simmer for 20 minutes. Then add the basmati rice and cover and cook for about
50 minutes. Both varieties should be tender.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Heat ½ cup of water in a large pot and add
onion and garlic (if using) and cook until all the water has evaporated. Add
another ¼ cup of water, scrap the pot and cook until onions begin to stick.
Repeat the process of adding water and cooking until the onions are browned.
This will take about 15 minutes.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Stir in the mushrooms, celery and
seasonings. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes and then add the cooked
rice and parsley. Cook over low heat, turning gently until mixture is heated
through.</span></div>
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libertine101http://www.blogger.com/profile/14344672646846784543noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353374854512174087.post-63485349383839077132014-05-26T14:42:00.000+08:002014-05-26T14:42:16.828+08:00Spicy Red Lentil Soup<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span lang="EN-AU">This is one the most gorgeously tasty soups
I have had in a long time. I found it in <i>“Veganissimo!”
by Leigh Drew</i>, who happens to be Australian. (Yay!) I would recommend doubling the ingredients
because you WILL want seconds or leftovers for the next day. I decided to not blend the soup at the end,
as I like chunky soups. If you do this, I suggest finely grating the ginger
instead of chopping. I omitted the onion
and garlic (still tasted great without them) and used water instead of oil for
the sauté step. I also omitted the tomato paste, as I felt it didn’t need it
but feel free to use if you like.</span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-AU">What you will need</span></u><span lang="EN-AU">:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">½ cup water</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 small carrot (finely chopped)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 celery rub (finely chopped)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 small onion – optional (finely chopped)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 garlic clove – optional (minced)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 piece ginger (approx. 2.5 cm), peeled and
finely chopped or grated</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 tsp chili flakes</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 tsp ground coriander seeds</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 tsp ground cumin</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 ½ cups dried red lentils</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">½ tbsp tomato paste (optional)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">1 can diced tomatoes</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">5 cups salt reduced vegetable stock (I
use <span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;"><a href="http://www.marigold-health-foods.com.au/home_page.htm" target="_blank"> <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Marigold vegan salt reduced</span></a> </span>)</span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-AU">Method</span></u><span lang="EN-AU">:</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Heat water in a large pot, over medium
heat. Add carrot, onion (if using), celery, garlic (if using) and ginger for 15
minutes or until vegetables have softened. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Add the chili flakes, ground coriander
seeds and ground cumin. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Add
red lentils and tomato paste (if using) and stir well to combine.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-AU">Pour in canned tomatoes and vegetable
stock. Reduce heart to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Lentils should have broken down and be soft. If not, cook for
longer.</span></div>
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