Category Archives: Food As Medicine
Nurturing & Restorative Green Soup
Nurturing & Restorative Green Soup Nurturing & Restorative Green Soup was a soup I made up for a friend who had been diagnosed with cancer as it contains large amounts of cancer fighting & immune boosting foods, such as garlic, ginger, turmeric, broccoli and kale. This nurturing green soup will certainly surprise you with how […]
Beetroot Soup (Borscht) with Cashew Cream
Beetroot Soup (Borscht) with Cashew Cream Beetroot soup (borscht) with cashew cream is vibrant creamy soup but with a twist. Traditionally it is made with beef stock and served with cream. It is a soup that is delicious hot or cold but which contains so many nutrients that it’s like a multivitamin in a bowl! […]
Sandra’s Tahini and Oat Slice
Sandra’s Tahini and Oat Slice Sandra’s Tahini and Oat Slice recipe is delicious! A substantial and satisfying snack which is great for lunchboxes, for taking on picnics or walks or just to have at home it is a nutritional powerhouse which is high in fibre and protein. I have a love affair with tahini and […]
Burmese Fermented Tea Leaf Salad (Lahpet Thote)
Burmese fermented tea leaf salad, or Lahpet Thote, was one of our favourite foods on a visit to Myanmar. Unofficially it is said to be their national dish and is surprisingly delicious. I have made this regularly since returning back to Australia and our friends are always initially dubious are then delightfully surprised when they […]
Burmese Fermented Tea Leaf Salad (Lahpet Thote)
Burmese fermented tea leaf salad, or Lahpet Thote, was one of our favourite foods on a visit to Myanmar. It is unofficially their national dish and is surprisingly delicious. I have made this regularly since returning back to Australia and our friends are always dubious and then delightfully surprised when they try it. This is […]
Raspberry Coconut Slice
Raspberry Coconut Slice Recipe by Marianne Harold Raspberry Coconut Slice is my interpretation of the jam and coconut slices we used to eat as kids. Made with fresh raspberries this slice is refined sugar, dairy and gluten free. It goes down well as a healthy treat and is very satisfying. Ingredients: Raspberry Layer – 1/2 […]
Are You Confused About Sugar?
Are You Confused About Sugar? Speaking to my friends and clients I see that there is a lot of confusion about the issue of sugar. The questions frequently asked are – should be eat it? should we avoid it? and what type of sugar should we eat? The modern western diet is often very high […]
Asian Style Eggs with Greens (g/f, d/f)
Asian Style Eggs with Greens Asian style eggs with greens is a light and fresh vegetarian dish. In Asia scrambled or fried eggs are often served with tomato and to this I will add fried organic tofu for delicious texture (and taste!). One of our favourite meals on a Sunday evening. It does require a […]
Spring Quinoa Salad
Spring Quinoa Salad Spring Quinoa Salad – recipe by Marianne Harold. This is one of my favourite recipes as it’s light but substantial and can be a meal in itself. I roast the broccoli which makes it slightly crispy, but the asparagus is lightly steamed and the salad is topped off with dry roasted or […]