Posted by kathryn in Miscellanea

I’m off to Melbourne today. Very excited about my trip. Haven’t been down there for about ten years. So I’m looking forward to updating myself on as much of the health, food and natural therapies stuff as possible. I’m going to be meeting up with some practitioners and taking a look at some nutrition and naturopathic centres. This is particularly interesting now I’ve set up my own clinic. Richard is also coming down, to attend the geek-fest that is …

Read more 11 comments 28 January, 2008

Posted by kathryn in Uncategorized

Continuing the sweet theme, Milly has asked: bq. What would be a good non sugar based alternate to honey? I’m allergic to honey and in its place I have been using golden syrup, which clearly isn’t quite as nutritionally beneficial. Is there anything that will have the same sweetening effect and consistency, but isn’t really bad for me (and my teeth)? h3. Golden syrup vs honey It may seem counter-intuitive, but when you compare golden syrup and honey, _the …

Read more 12 comments 30 January, 2008

Posted by kathryn in Fruit

Next on Q & A Month Sophia asks a question about sultanas: bq. I have an active little boy, nearly 2yrs old. I am trying to avoid too much sugar and processed food in his diet, so for snacks I give him a mix of sultanas, dried apricots and dried banana chips, as well as rice cakes. He especially loves sultanas . . . Is there such a thing as too many sultanas? . . . I give him …

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Posted by kathryn in Fruit, Dinners and Soups

• Obesity: Fascinating article on CalorieLab about the difference between Japanese and American cultures, food habits and attitudes to obesity. It’s written by Makiko from Just Hungry. There’s a follow up perspective here. * Beetroot soup: It’s been at least a month since I linked to the last beetroot recipe, so how could I pass up the opportunity to show off Green Gourmet Giraffe’s chunky beetroot soup with kidney beans? * Don’t know what to do with fish? Why …

Read more 6 comments 25 January, 2008

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Kate has asked a follow up question to my What I eat series. This was the two weeks at the end of last year when I posted a pictorial diary of what I’d been eating. Kate wants to know: bq. Do you have to stop yourself from having chocolate bars and other snacky stuff? Do you have to force yourself to eat the way you do? The short answer is – no, _but I do make it easy on …

Read more 15 comments 23 January, 2008

Posted by kathryn in Breakfast, Ethics & Sustainablity and Salads

• More summer drinks: Last week I linked to green apple tea and this week A Life (Time) of Cooking has posted some more gorgeous summer drink recipes. * The chicken you eat: There’s been some interesting debate in the UK about chicken – the ethics and cost of what we eat. Sophie from Mostly Eating has written an excellent post on this subject. * Muffin recipe: I’m hoping to make a batch of Wendy’s moist bran muffins this …

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Posted by kathryn in Blogging

The first question for Q & A Month on Limes & Lycopene is: bq. I was just wondering if there are many nutrients in the thin skin on lentils. I usually rinse off the skin before cooking them, but after reading that there’s lots of goodness in orange pith and sesame seed hull I’ve been thinking about the skin of the lentil too. Whilel it’s true there are more nutrients in unhulled tahini and "antioxidants in the pith of …

Read more 5 comments 17 January, 2008

Posted by kathryn in Blogging

Limes & Lycopene will be light on new posts over the next couple of weeks. I’m moving into my new clinic next week and will be in Melbourne the week after. Plus I’ve just filed 6 new recipes for Life etc, to be photographed next week. And am in the throes of a Wellbeing article. So my working life is what you might call busy. So my normal regular posting schedule will be reduced. Plus I’m not going to …

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Posted by kathryn in Uncategorized

It’s half way through the month, and I’m only just putting up the current list of what’s in season>/images/0000/0498/Rambutan981MetresPerSecond.jpg! * Apples – the new season apples start coming through in February, with galas one of the first to be picked. …

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Posted by kathryn in Blogging

Chez Pim has announced all the winners of the Menu for Hope raffle. Click here to see the full world-wide results list, or take a look at Grab Your Fork for all the local winners. The final total amount of money donated was US$91,188.00! No prizes for me. But congratulations if you’ve been drawn in the raffle The winner of the Limes & Lycopene prize is Elizabeth French. Congratulations Elizabeth. Send me an email and we’ll have chat about …

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Posted by kathryn in Vegetables and Soups

• Stocking the freezer: Cassie from Veggie Meal Plans has been preparing for a busy year ahead by stocking her freezer – which makes it easier to cook healthy meals when you’re busy. Cassie’s post includes cooking and freezing instructions, as well as ideas on how to use the foods you’ve frozen. * Green soup: Lisa has made caldo verde. This is an easy potato and kale soup, common in Portugal. Hearty and full of nutrients. * Super smoothie: …

Read more 9 comments 11 January, 2008

Posted by kathryn in Mental & emotional health

I’ve been thinking a lot about excuses over the last few days. More specifically, the little phrase “I’m too”. I hear myself saying this phrase at times – mostly when I don’t want to do something. I’m too . . . tired to exercise. I’m too . . . busy to meditate. I’m too . . . rushed off my feet to cook a proper meal this evening. h3. But am I really that tired? I have as many …

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Posted by kathryn in Blogging and Miscellanea

Happy new year to you all and welcome to 2008. I’m back to work this week. I’ve had a lovely Christmas and new year. Spent the time showing overseas visitors around this gorgeous City, catching up with my family, playing scarey-sea-monsters with my two nephews and making a solid dent in my reading pile. Definitely a good holiday. Now it’s back to a new year and some changes. h3. New year new clinic Firstly, I’m starting the new year …

Read more 4 comments 08 January, 2008