Our Wholefoods Kitchen
Message from the Owners
Its our 100th ISSUE of the Affordable Wholefoods Newsletter! Wow! Epic! Amazing!! What does it mean? Well, when we were children one hundred seemed like one of the biggest numbers in the world. If something was 100 dollars it seemed unobtainable, something 100 years old was old as time itself and 100 runs in cricket was a dream. It…
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Denise’s Chocolate Cake
To celebrate this weeks 100th episode of our Newsletter we are sharing an old family favourite. A rich chocolate cake, no holds barred. This one comes with all the trimmings and tastes divine. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1/4 cup organic alkalised cocoa powder (Dutch Cocoa) 1 cup water 150g unsalted organic butter 1 1/2 cups organic raw sugar 1/2 teaspoon…
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Spelt Pasta Elbows with Lemon Parsley Pesto
The first of a series of pasta recipes from owner of L’Abruzzese Australia, Pooi Keun. This one uses the delicious organic spelt elbows made out of organic spelt flour and water. L’Abruzzese uses a softer flour in the preparation process, so their pasta takes less time to cook and is more easily digested then regular pasta. Enjoy the simplicity…
Read MoreDressings, Dips & Sauces, Vegan Savoury
Lemon Parsley Pesto
Over the coming months Affordable Wholefoods will be teaming up with Pooi Keun, owner of L’Abruzzese Australia. Pooi will be sharing a selection of her favourite Italian pasta recipes and side dishes. Affordable Wholefoods stocks 4 quality pastas from L’Abruzzese which we will be show casing in the recipes to come. To begin, here is a simple pesto recipe…
Read MoreGluten Free Living, Healthy Snacks & Smoothies
Gluten Free Mini Quinoa & Vegetable Frittata’s
It’s so easy to run out of ideas for school lunches or healthy snacks to have on hand in the fridge. Often this results in us going for a less nutritious (or sometimes sugary) option which doesn’t really support growing or fully grown bodies. Here is a simple frittata recipe using quinoa and fresh vegetables that is a delicious…
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A Foolproof Recipe for Greater Vitality
Our gut health is the starting point when it comes to improving our energy levels. The integrity of our gut lining, the strength of the beneficial bacteria (flora) population in our gut and of course what goes in our mouth all affects our gut health and how energetic we are. Our gut lining is made up of of tiny…
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Green Matcha Tea Smoothie
In honour of St Patrick’s Day and to celebrate the Irish around the globe, we have a delicious green smoothie recipe from food blogger Emma Hindmarsh. With the sweetness of mango & coconut water, and the goodness of baby spinach, matcha tea, LSA & protein powder, this smoothie is easy to make, and will make you an enjoyable, luxurious…
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Paleo Sweet Potato Fritters
Inspired once again by a recipe from Delicious Magazine, here is a super simple lunch or dinner idea for all our paleo readers. Serving Size: 4 – 6 Ingredients: 1 garlic bulb (grated) 80 ml extra virgin olive oil 500g sweet potato, peeled & grated 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes…
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Health Benefits of Herbs & Spices
Not only do herbs and spices improve the taste of our food, they also provide a range of nutrients and health benefits. Some spices are known to boost metabolism, improve insulin sensitivity and improve digestion. Many herbs and spices also contain more disease-fighting antioxidants per gram than fruits and vegetables. Here are some common herbs and spices, their health…
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Simple Starter Recipes for Kids
Wholefoods are the foundation of a healthy diet and nourished body and are one of the best gifts we can give to our children. As we discussed in last weeks article, bringing our kids into the kitchen at an early age and teaching them about cooking with wholefoods is a great way for them to learn about different nutritious…
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