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09
OCT
2020

Inspiring spring breakfasts

Like an alarm clock going off, my body knows when the seasons change regardless of the date on the calendar.  Spring is a great time to lift your breakfast game.   Favourite spring breakfasts As winter segues to spring, porridge is off the menu and I crave cool or lighter...
05
APR
2019
two eggs in shells on blue and white tea towel ©gillstannard naturopath

Recipe: scrambled eggs with a twist

Years ago, I had an unexpected knock on the door while making breakfast. With all the eggs in the house already in use, how could I magically double the recipe? Grabbing a chunk of firm tofu from the fridge, I surreptitiously squeezed out the water with clean hands and finely...
01
FEB
2019
aprictos nectarines plums apples and other fruit at a market stall

A year in seasonal produce

What’s in season? Australia is a vast country, encompassing many different climates, so we’re lucky to have a huge variety of seasonal produce. This also means we can access most fresh fruit and vegetables, all year round. Locally grown, seasonal produce is vibrant,...
10
JAN
2019
half a passionfruit on a board

In season in January

What fruits and vegetables are in season in January? In this part of the world the new year begins with abundance. Summer is the time when fruit is at its sweetest and many vegetables can be eaten raw or lightly cooked. In season in January Apricots, asparagus, avocados, bananas,...
04
JAN
2019
jar of pickled rainbow chard stems recipe by Gill Stannard naturopath

Recipe: pickled chard stems

According to the forecasters, root to flower eating is the hot food trend of 2019. Think of it as the plant-based version of nose to tail dining. So often we use just the leaves or roots of a plant, when in most cases all parts are edible. In the spirit of root to flower cooking,...
07
DEC
2018
pot of cooked vine leaf dolamas by naturopath Gill Stannard

Recipe: dolmades

Ever wanted to make your own dolmades? It’s easier than you think. For years I lived in a house with an ancient grape vine. Every year the fresh green leaves beckoned me to make dolmades. The young leaves blanched quickly in hot water are perfect wrappings for parcels of...
16
NOV
2018
display of spring vegetables shared by Gill Stannard naturopath

In Season in November

Spring produce is at its peak! This month I’m loving the spring asparagus, last of the mulberries and the joy of perfectly ripe, just-picked strawberries from my garden. I’ve been making wild soda from berries and herbs in my garden. I was a little skeptical that wild yeast...
12
SEP
2018
oranges naturopath Australia

In season in September

I love eating locally, which means buying fruit and vegetables in season whenever possible. But I’m perplexed when the monthly guide frequently differs to what I find on the shelves.   Why we’re confused about seasonal food Big supermarkets further confuse us, by...
03
AUG
2018
fennel recipes naturopath sydney

In season in August

Towards the end of winter, seasonal fruit and vegetable options can begin to feel a bit repetitious. Despite fewer varieties available than in other months, the produce that is currently in season is packed full of flavour, especially if roasted or pan-fried. Fennel is a...
01
JUN
2018
vegetables in season in june Australia

In season in June

What’s in season in Australia in June? It’s time to get cooking, with the cabbage family feature prominently as we enter winter. Vegetables tend to be denser and take longer to cook, while fruit like apples and rhubarb are even tastier when stewed or baked and eaten...
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