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Recipe: How to make Quasi-Vegetarian Okonomiyaki

This post refers to an allergy. Please read my disclaimer and proceed mindfully. How to make Quasi-Vegetarian Okonomiyaki when you’re not Japanese and you are gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and meat-free💥 As you may remember from my blogs and stories, about 9 years ago I met Kate and Anthony Golle, the executive producers of the now famous… Continue reading Recipe: How to make Quasi-Vegetarian Okonomiyaki

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A very rainy Christmas 2020 at the Brindabella Homestead

Join me, Joanna Becker, at the Homestead on what has been a very rainy Christmas. https://youtu.be/G807UyNXrfE It's summer, and this summer, it's raining. It's been raining for 2 weeks almost, everything is green again, the water is flowing, the plants are all growing, and I don't even need to wash my own herbs or vegetables… Continue reading A very rainy Christmas 2020 at the Brindabella Homestead

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Dehydrating petals for home-made Hibiscus Herbal Tea

I love to indulge in a decadent organic Rosehip and Hibiscus Herbal Tea with honey, packed with vitamin C which is everything we are told to have when building strength and immunity and preventing allergies. And to keep my iron in the normal range, I take a daily dose of Floradix or Floravital, which I… Continue reading Dehydrating petals for home-made Hibiscus Herbal Tea

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Wholesome Pancake Recipe

Are you looking for a pancake recipe that you feel good about serving to your kids? My kids love pancakes. They love combining ingredients, cooking over the stove top, spreading their sauce or honey and are always full! The challenge for us mums can sometimes be in ensuring they have more than just wheat, cow’s… Continue reading Wholesome Pancake Recipe

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Acid or Alkaline body – which is yours … and does your reading explain why you are not your vibrant, energetic, hopeful, child-like Self?

We've all heard about creating a more alkaline body by drinking salted water with bicarbonate soda, or lemon juice in water upon waking - and most of us definitely need a reminder from time to time! For the benefit of our blood and overall cellular self, it's so important to check this simple chemical reading.… Continue reading Acid or Alkaline body – which is yours … and does your reading explain why you are not your vibrant, energetic, hopeful, child-like Self?

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Chai Aromatic Risotto

Earlier today I posted a DIY recipe for home-brewed Chai latte. Check it out here. One of the best things about this recipe is all the decadent flavoring leftover from blending and stewing spices. These spices can all be used again to make a savory dish, such as a curry, or as we have done… Continue reading Chai Aromatic Risotto

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How to make a banana cake in 5 minutes (no microwave, I promise!)

The benefits of having a raw kitchen are catching on and many people are really enjoying a predominately raw diet, with foods that are naturally packed with minerals, vitamins and digestive enzymes. This cake may not be completely raw, as it includes pre-puffed rice, millet and kamut, but it comes very close! It can be… Continue reading How to make a banana cake in 5 minutes (no microwave, I promise!)

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Home-made Chai

Here is how to make an easy Chai Latte at home. You will need: Black / Green tea (optional) Water Cinnamon Star Anise Cardamom Ginger Nutmeg Cloves Black pepper Bay leaves Directions: 1. Add ingredients to a tea pot or coffee plunger or a small saucepan. The spices above are listed in order of quantity.… Continue reading Home-made Chai