Here at MNB we go absolutely nuts for nuts! I’m totally nuts about nuts. Ah, to munch on walnuts or brunch on almonds, I will lunch on pecan nuts and crunch on cashews… They seem like a great choice of snack – high in protein and essential fats, and riddled with fibre, antioxidants and minerals.…
Do It: Rhi’s Step-by-Step Guide to Making Bone Stock
Many of us just think of stock as flavoured water you buy from the supermarket in a cardboard carton. But, in actual fact, stock is so, so much more than that! Bone stock is one of my favourite foods of all time, not only for it’s exceptional flavour, but also it’s unparalleled health benefits. Going back…
Lunch Lovin’: Sweet Potato Fritters Recipe
I always get asked about great recipes for work lunches. For me, fritters are one of the first things that comes to mind. Why? Because they are quick and easy to prepare, they store well, can be frozen and they go with just about anything! Salads, leftover veggies, some shredded chicken and you have not…
Count Nutrients Not Calories
Do you stress about food and your calorie intake? I’m sure we are all guilty of this at one stage of our lives. But what I really want to highlight today is the importance of counting nutrients, and not calories. We all know what calories are. Or do we? 1 calorie (or, officially, kilocalorie), is…
The Truth About Cooking Oils
Monounsaturated. Polyunsaturated. Saturated. Trans. Short chain, medium chain and long chain. Triglycerides. Cholesterol. Hydrogenated. Partially hydrogenated. Expeller pressed. Extra virgin. Does anyone know what on Earth I am talking about? If you said fats or oils, you’re completely correct. Don’t despair – contrary to the complicated names, you won’t need to take a whole semester of…
Local is Lovely: Mondo Organics
Have you ever felt that home away from home feeling? You’ll find it at a special place where you feel comfortable, welcome and appreciated, every time you visit. A place you can go when you need, more than anything, a hearty meal and a warm bear hug. Mondo Organics is this place for me. It…
How to Stay on the Sugar-Free Bandwagon
Congratulations! We’re halfway through week three on our Move Over Sugar journey. One of the biggest challenges we face when going sugar-free is preventing ourselves from falling off the bandwagon. When we started this challenge we wanted to make a positive lifestyle change, and incorporate some of the lessons we learned into long-term habits. We…
Lemon and Pistachio Raw Cheesecake
This week we are featuring another delicious recipe with the Move Over Sugar tick of approval! When I was a kid, unbaked cheesecakes were my favourite. And nobody made them better than my Mum. I remember watching her crush oat biscuits in the food processor, and mix through the melted butter. I would lick the…
Rhi’s Foodie Bites…Raw Gingerbread Cookies!
As we are already in the second week of the Move Over Sugar Challenge, we thought it would be a great idea to bring you another refined sugar free recipe. This recipe not only calls for natural sources of sweetness, but also contains ingredients to help you fight off those sugar cravings! The biggest thing…
Waste Not, Want Not! Tips To Reduce Food Waste In The Kitchen
Did you know that Australians threw away $8 billion worth of food in 2012? While a lot of that waste is linked to farms and food outlets, the average kitchen household still wastes over $1000 in food every year! Can you imagine the things we could put that money towards? I’m thinking a…
A Family Fave…Slow Cooked Beef Ragu Recipe
Oh man. You know that feeling of total oblivion, the blissful interlude between heaven and reality? This is how I feel every time I sink my teeth into a forkful of warming, rich and fragrant beef ragu. It is one of those meals that make an ordinary dinner feel like a special occasion. And after…
The Lorna Jane Move Over Sugar Challenge Part 1
Do you crave sugary treats after dinner? Is chocolate the first thing you reach for when you are stressed out and emotional? You might just be a sugar junkie. There is nothing wrong with enjoying the odd sweet treat every now and again (the MNB team are certainly guilty). But those of us with a…