Food
Be inspired by healthy, simple and tasty seasonal recipes. Find your food flow and get all the family involved.
9 Reasons to Eat More Plant-Based Foods in 2020
17-Jan-2020
From cafes to celebrities, it seems everyone is jumping on board the plant-based food train and for very good reason. Whether you want to reduce the level of meat in your diet or go vegan,...
Continue ReadingAntipasto Tart recipe from 4 Ingredients
08-Nov-2017
Love Your Leftovers with this simple and delicious tart from Kim McCosker of 4 Ingredients. It’s the perfect way to make the most of just about any leftovers you have in...
Continue ReadingBanana and Date Loaf
23-May-2018
by Simone Bright Ingredients 1-2 over-ripe bananas 1 teaspoon bicarb soda ...
Continue ReadingBanana Bix-Shake recipe from 4 Ingredients
08-Nov-2017
Here’s a breakfast treat the kids will love from Kim McCosker of 4 Ingredients. It’s the perfect way to Love Your Leftovers and use up any excess bananas. Better still, buy bananas when they are...
Continue ReadingBreakfast Box recipe from 4 Ingredients
08-Nov-2017
This simple and nutritious breakfast is another popular before school breakfast from 4 Ingredients. Children just love the layers and it’s an easy way to get them to eat fruit for the first important meal...
Continue ReadingBrewing change: cheers to the microbrewers embracing sustainability
23-Feb-2020
Microbreweries are officially a thing. It seems that everyone is raising a glass with independently brewed beers these days. Fortunately, the Sunshine Coast is home to a growing number of microbreweries embracing both the craft...
Continue ReadingBuilding a locavore movement: supporting local producers on the Sunshine Coast
15-Nov-2019
Did you know that almost a quarter of the strawberries grown in Queensland are grown on the Sunshine Coast? In fact, an abundance of fresh fruit, vegetables and other items are grown...
Continue ReadingCreative meals with microgreens
08-Nov-2017
Vibrant, tasty and nutritious, microgreens can bring salads, smoothies and main meals to life. Their rich green and fuchsia hues are an ideal way to enliven a boring salad, garnish your...
Continue ReadingEaster 2019: Check out your Fairtrade Easter egg options ... and where to buy them!
18-Apr-2019
Easter is just around the corner and there’s one question on everyone’s lips: What Fairtrade Easter eggs and other treats are available, and where can I get...
Continue ReadingEveryone is drooling over new mouth-watering food festival
07-Aug-2019
The Sunshine Coast is ready to welcome food lovers and the world’s best chefs from far and wide. With a number of the 50 events on offer already sold out, and registrations for The Food...
Continue ReadingFight Food Waste
30-Jul-2018
Food saving habits start when you LOOK.BUY.STORE.COOK. Here are some quick tip to start reducing your food waste. LOOK So many of us forget to LOOK at what we already have in our...
Continue ReadingFrom food to farm: a local company’s war on waste
26-Jun-2019
In a world where one person’s waste is increasingly seen as another’s asset, a Sunshine Coast company is finding new ways to turn commercial food and organic waste into nutrient dense...
Continue ReadingGoing Bananas for Banana Cupcakes with Maple Icing
27-Aug-2016
NEARLY every household has bananas that begin to spot and go black. No need to waste you can either freeze them for smoothies and purees or even better, use them up in...
Continue ReadingHealth rules to make life easier
02-May-2017
Great health is more than just eating well and exercising. Stress, sleep, caffeine, alcohol, breathing and digestive health are all equally important factors. Here are a few pointers taken from my book Fresh Start...
Continue ReadingHow to keep school lunches safe in the heat
31-Jan-2018
This article is part of a series that draws on the latest research on back to school transitions. In it, experts explain how best to prepare children for school, and counter...
Continue ReadingHow to make healthier takeaways at home
02-May-2017
We all know that takeaways aren’t the most nutritious choice we could be making, but let’s face it – everyone loves a good burger and fries once in a while. The problem is once...
Continue ReadingLeftover Banana Ice Cream
23-May-2018
by Janene Inigo Ingredients BananaAnd your choice of:VanillaCacaoor peanut butter(or a combination of the above)A pinch of salt...
Continue ReadingMake it a Plant Power Day today
06-Mar-2019
No matter what choice of diet or way of eating you follow, there is one thing everyone can agree on: increasing our plants (fruits and veggies) is always a good thing. Plant...
Continue ReadingMy Simplicious food waste cheat sheet for trolls (Sarah Wilson)
16-Mar-2017
It would seem my latest book, I Quit Sugar: SIMPLICIOUS, is a little contentious. The fact I advocate doggie bags, double dunk my teabags,...
Continue ReadingNana’s Rice Pudding
28-May-2018
Serves 4 Ingredients 2¾ cups full-cream milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract ½ cup short grain rice ¼ cup sugar Method ...
Continue ReadingPASTA – A HERO Leftover Dish
16-Mar-2018
Pasta is an absolute hero dish when it comes to using up leftovers! Pasta provides the perfect foundation for healthy, nutritious and satisfying meals as it is usually eaten with nutrient-dense food partners. Think of all ...
Continue ReadingPea and ham croquettes with fiery aioli
06-Dec-2017
Credit: Ben Dearnley Turn leftover Christmas ham into delicious finger food for breakfast, lunch or tapas with these tasty croquettes. Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ingredients: 11 Difficulty: Easy Ingredients 750g sebago potatoes, peeled, chopped (or leftover baked potatoes) ...
Continue ReadingResetting your kitchen to reduce waste and plastic
12-Aug-2019
Getting started on the journey to reduce waste and plastic in the kitchen can be overwhelming! There’s so much information available and changing your routine when you’re busy can be a...
Continue ReadingSpag bol number one in favourite meal survey
22-Mar-2018
It will come as no surprise to pasta lovers that the family favourite, spaghetti bolognaise, was the most popular home-cooked meal for residents in the Redland area in a recent study. The study,...
Continue ReadingThree tips to reduce food waste with OzHarvest
19-Dec-2017
OzHarvest Sunshine Coast has rescued over 100 tonnes of excess food from landfill since 2014. Coordinator Michele Lipner is passionate about tackling food waste, regularly attending markets and events ...
Continue ReadingWorld Pizza Day is here!
06-Feb-2019
That’s right, there is a World Pizza Day! Have I answered all your prayers and dreams at once? I thought as much. Pizza is that soul food that pretty much everyone loves. Kids, adults, almost every...
Continue ReadingYour go-to guide for buying bulk food and household products on the Sunshine Coast
07-Sep-2018
There’s a bulk food-buying buzz around the sunny coast at the moment as savvy shoppers seek out ways to avoid excess packaging when buying food and household products. There are loads...
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