Get in while the fejoa-getting is good; these delicious autumn fruit make for fantastic smoothies. Ingredients: 1 Medium banana 1/2 Cup chopped pineapple 2 Fejoas, peeled 1 Cup soy milk Blend for 30 seconds, makes 600ml. 238 calories, 40g carbohydrate, … Read more
Ingredients: 1 lg. head cauliflower 1 lg. head broccoli 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen) 1 cups celery, chopped 1 small-med sweet onion, chopped Dressing: 1 cup sour cream1 dst. spoon sesame oil 2 tsp. sesame seeds 1 dst … Read more
Have a go at this delicious salmon tortilla and wild rocket salad from our Conscious Consumer cafe of the month - and while you’re at it, check out its perfect wine match. Ingredients – serves 6 2 cloves crushed garlic 8 spring onion … Read more
A relative of coffee, carob beans share their more famous cousin’s rich flavour and high antioxidant content. Try this smoothie at room temperature for maximum effect. Ingredients: 300ml almond milk (soy milk is also good) 1/4 Cup roasted, unsalted cashew … Read more
Dried fruit goes surprisingly well in smoothies and adds a tasty, fibre-filled burst to your day. Apricots and pears taste great in the recipe below, but you can try experimenting with your favourite dried fruits. Ingredients: 300ml soy milk 4 New Zealand … Read more
This smoothie fills the gap in the most delicious, nutritious manner. Best served at room temperature. Ingredients: 300ml soy milk 2 medium bananas 2 Tbsp peanut butter (organic is best for this) 1 Tbsp sesame seeds 2 Tbsp oats Blend … Read more
This recipe gives a delicious, aromatic tweak to the traditional banana smoothie. 2 medium bananas 2 tbsp manuka honey 1/2 tbsp cinnamon 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract 1 cup Greek yoghurt 1/2 cup ice Blend for 30 seconds, makes 500ml. 300 … Read more
Bloom Cafe in Epsom is the Conscious Consumer cafe of the month. They’ve shared this delectable dish for Element readers to try. Ingredients – serves 6 2 aubergines 6-8 tablespoons of oil (olive or grape seed) 300gms of cottage cheese 70gms of cream … Read more
An Epsom café is making blooming delicious dishes, served up in what is quite possibly the finest setting in Auckland. “When I go out I like to be excited by the food that I eat. It brings character and occasion … Read more
Pummelo – the ginormous, pastel citrus fruit in supermarkets just now – make a delicious addition to most smoothies. This particular recipe is one of our most popular Autumn offerings. 1 cup peeled pummelo (or pink grapefruit) flesh, tightly packed. … Read more