Posted by kathryn in Ethics & Sustainablity

A couple of weeks ago Greenpeace and Safcol announced the release of a sustainable tuna range. Safcol are the first major canned tuna brand, available from supermarkets in Australia, to take this step. Despite all the “green” and “dolphin friendly” labelling on tins of tuna, many are anything but. Most canned tuna sold in Australia is caught using large nets, or purse seines which are hauled up from the ocean, also scooping up other marine life, including endangered sharks, …

Read more 7 comments 30 August, 2011

Posted by kathryn in Salads and Easier eating

For those of you in Sydney, you might be interested in a couple of events at my clinic – Balance2health in Gladesville: h3. Cooking classes I have two more cooking classes scheduled this year: * Salads – Meals for Summer on Saturday 17 September 3.30 – 5.00pm * Gluten Free Meals on Saturday 29 October 3.30 – 5.00pm The sessions include a cooking demonstration, notes and recipes, together with tastings of the food and recipes discussed. They cost $25 …

Read more No comments 26 August, 2011

Posted by kathryn in Vegan, Vegetables, Winter and Recipes

I know the words “cabbage” and “lentils” don’t get everyone excited, but don’t let this put you off. Home alone for the past couple of weeks, I’ve been cooking this recipe a lot. It’s quick, tasty, filling and very satisfying. My starting point was this excellent recipe from Michael of Herbivoracious. It’s a lovely side, which I’ve coupled with dhal and other beany things. However, as I mentioned, at the moment I’m cooking for one and not in the …

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Posted by kathryn in Winter and Easier eating

There was a time when I regarded it as a personal failure to run out of garlic. When mum and I would laugh when describing our cooking to each other, at the predictability of starting the meal by sauteeing onions and garlic together. Then I realised garlic was a seasonal crop and there was a period each year, when the garlic in the shops travelled from overseas, usually South America or China. Wherever possible I eat in-season and choose …

Read more 22 comments 03 August, 2011