Meatless Monday #13: Chickpea Curry
This is literally the easiest and quickest curry I have ever made…and it is delicious. You will need: 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 2 onions minced/grated/chopped very finely 2 cloves garlic, minced or chopped finely 2 teaspoons of fresh ginger root, finely chopped 6 whole cloves 2 cinnamon quills or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon […]
Synthetic sponges – friend or foe?
I recently read an article that recommends you replace your synthetic kitchen sponge every week to avoid spreading harmful bacteria growing in the pores of the sponge. Should one follow this advice that means 48 disposable sponges, that take roughly 58 years each to decompose, end up in landfill sites every year. It seems to […]
My favourite homemade cleaning products
Although making your own cleaning products might be a little more time consuming than simply going to the store, it is worth the extra effort. Here’s why: Better for your health Our biggest mistake as consumers is to assume that just because cleaning products are readily available at most stores they are safe to use. […]
Meatless Monday #12: Hummus
Hummus is a Middle Eastern dip or spread made from chickpeas, and I absolutely adore it! I tried my hand at making my own for the first time just the other day and I was surprised at how easy it is. I definitely will not be buying hummus ever again. I love dipping fresh veggies […]
Meatless Monday #11: Oyster mushroom and soft cheese ravioli
In celebrating National Vegetarian awareness week last week we decided to try our hand at making some vegetarian ravioli. While I was wondering what filling we were going to making I found the most beautiful Oyster mushrooms that are grown by a local gardener in my neighbourhood and so this recipe was born. This was […]
Meatless Monday #10: Vegetable and coconut Curry
Winter is knocking on the door in Gauteng which meant only one thing for this week’s Meatless Monday – Curry! This vegetable curry recipe is easy to make and packs a punch of flavour from turmeric, ginger and fresh chiles. You will need: 1 tablespoons of coconut oil 1 cup chopped brown onion 2 garlic […]
