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Tzatziki – with Cashew Yoghurt

4 years ago by ishbel

While I have never missed drinking milk, but I still eat and crave some cheese and occasionally use yoghurt in cooking. Over the last few years the amount has reduced and I will eventually eliminate it. To make this transition easier I need a who...

Cashew Yoghurt

4 years ago by ishbel

There are a few recipes I consider to be " Plant-based Essentials"; such recipes can play an important role when eliminating egg and dairy products from your diet. When I started out, I assumed fermenting and ageing a non-dairy product was difficult to ...

Freekeh Three Seed Bread

4 years ago by ishbel

To me, a favourite recipe isn't always one that stays the same from when you first try it, but one that develops and changes over time. It might be because you just think it can be better, whether it's the texture, taste or nutritional content or because you h...

Plant-based Parmesan

4 years ago by ishbel

How to make plant-based parmesan at home

Raw Zucchini and Pea Salad with Avocado Basil Dressing

4 years ago by ishbel

Raw Zucchini and Pea Salad with Avocado Basil Dressing came together when I decided it was time to play with the spiraliser, it's one of those things I bought and I am yet to decide whether it's just a gimic or useful gadget. Cleaning out the fridge and prunin...

Chocolate & Raspberry Cake with Chocolate Avocado Ganache

4 years ago by ishbel

I don't often bake, I never have. The most baking I have done was while was studying Patisserie. People close to me know I don't have a sweet tooth. If I make Chocolate & Raspberry Cake with Chocolate Avocado Ganache for you, you must know you are spe...

Turtle bean and butternut salad with green herb dressing

4 years ago by ishbel

As the seasons progress and the evenings get longer what I want for dinner changes. In Winter I want warm bowls of soup with something crunchy to dip in it, but as Spring approaches I crave colourful salads, Turtle bean and butternut salad with green herb ...

Kaitoke Regional Park

5 years ago by ishbel

Situated at the foothills of the Tararua Ranges, Kaitoke Regional Park is one of my favourite New Zealand campsites. Even though it is one of the largest campsites in the greater Wellington region, I have never felt crowded out here. Whether you are on a b...

A weed by any other name

5 years ago by ishbel

If we called a weed by any other name would we regard it with the same distain? Allium Triquetrum has triangular (-tri) cornered (-quetrum) leaves and flower stems. These features readily distinguish it from the other species in the Allium genus. Three-cor...

Campfire Toffee Apples

5 years ago by ishbel

When choosing a campsite, we try to find ones that allow fires. While marshmallows are the usual campfire treat, campfire toffee apples are far more engaging. Note: This activity does need adult supervision, but it is a great way to teach about fire s...