Bone Broth Benefits I love doing Bone Broth Workshops. Pre-cooking a broth at home on the stove top so that I have a finished product. Then starting from scratch showing how easy it is to prepare the broth. Demonstrating from start to finish. Everyone gets to take some home. Love demonstrating how easy it is AND how to make it…
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Bone Broth Benefits
Christmas Quinoa Salad (with added bone broth)
This recipe is from my new Bone Broth Basics cookbook! An easy gluten free gut health recipe. Perfect your Christmas salad range with the benefits of added bone broth! Enjoy! http://michelineandrews.com.au/product/bone-broth-basics-print/ Save Print Christmas Quinoa Salad (with added bone broth) Author: Micheline Ingredients • 1 C quinoa • 1 ½ cups broth (I used beef) • 3 sprigs each of…
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A journey towards less waste!
We are a family of 4 and, like so many other families, we work hard to cut back on our waste. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed, trying to think of fresh ideas and new ways to improve. I decided to approach Crystal, a NW Tasmanian local. She runs her own inspirational Facebook page, that chronicles her own family’s journey and…
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Onion Bhajis – with added bone broth!
(Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Nut Free) A quick and easy snack/accompaniment to an Indian dish (with the added benefits of bone broth). Made with besan flour (from chickpeas). A healthy snack with added bone broth and turmeric. A perfect starter. Great to have with the famous “Butter Chicken”. Tasty spice mix. 90% of my cooking has broth hidden….
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Everyday Resilience – Inspirational!
Meet my long term friend Jodi. She is an absolute inspiration to me, as she is to all who meet her. The obstacles and barriers she has faced, and the deep emotional challenges life has thrown at her haven’t stopped her from achieving and thriving in life. From serious health issues, death and grief to being present and helping…
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Broth-ee Chicken Drumsticks
Chicken Drumsticks with added Bone Broth! These chicken drumsticks have passed the ‘hidden broth’ test! An easy to cook hearty meal full of the benefits of bone broth. My family can smell broth cooking from the bottom of my driveway. This is the reason that I hide it in their meals and then tell them once their plates are clean!…
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Decluttering my medication!
Today, I decluttered my medication box. It may sound strange, but I have been watching that box with mixed emotions for 5 long years – delaying, ignoring and procrastinating. It has been sitting, snug in the back of my pantry, undisturbed and unopened for that whole time. To say I had a psychological block about it is quite the understatement….
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7 Diet habits that contribute to ‘Childhood Obesity’
Childhood obesity has become an epidemic in the developed world! Australia is not immune to this…. With the popularity of television, computer games and internet, physical activity and outdoor play is declining. Obesity is becoming more common! Today there is an increase of calorie dense, nutrient poor foods. ‘Real foods’! Organic/good quality produce (fresh foods) are being replaced with foods…
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Boxing Day Bubble & Squeak
Pictured is roast potato, roast sweet potato, roast pumpkin, roast parsnip, carrot, broccoli, cauli, cabbage and spinach/kale) Boxing day Bubble & Squeak (Left-over Christmas veg patties) Perfect to serve with salad and/or left-over cold meats Thermal cooking machine: Add in 1 onion and 1 to 2 cloves of garlic Mix sp 7, 3 secs. Scrape down Add in a decent…
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Bowen Therapy – straight from the horse’s mouth!
What is Bowen Therapy? I first saw Gill for a Bowen Therapy treatment. Having no idea what to expect being used to therapeutic massage. Thinking others may have the same experience, I decided to chat to Gill to get the rundown of what Bowen Therapy is and how it may help you and your pets. About Gill Brame: 11…
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Zinc Boosting Bliss Balls
Zinc Boosting Bliss Balls Zinc bliss balls is a yummy way to add in the vital nutrient to snacks. Having a zinc deficiency is becoming increasingly common within the Australian population. It plays a major role in our bodies. Hormonal well being (both men and women). Growth and development in children. ZINC is important for a healthy immune system, prostate gland…
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Placenta Encapsulation – What is it?
Placenta Encapsulation – What is it? Have you seen blogs, posts on social media about mother’s eating their placenta (so to speak) after they have given birth? Intrigued to know more I asked Louise Mackie from Yogi Tree to answer some questions. http://www.facebook.com/yogitreewellbeing Hi there – I am Louise, obsessed with all things birth! I specialise in prenatal yoga, placenta…
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Don’t waste your carrot top greens!
Don’t waste your carrot top greens! Carrot top pesto. I was searching for Basil at the farmers market. In Tasmania it was currently out of season. Talking to a Japanese vegetable stall holder I enquired about the basil season. Pesto was on the menu. He suggested using the carrot top greens from the carrots I was holding. So I went…
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Basic tips – help with children’s nutrition
Basic tips to help with children’s nutrition! As children get older they are increasingly influenced by the media and their peers. Not always a good thing as TV advertising promotes ‘junk food’. Would be nice to see a creative/catchy jingle of farmers selling their fruit/veg. Sometimes help is needed with children’s nutrition. Peer pressure can consist of teasing for eating…
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Bone Broth – Sourcing Bones
Bone Broth – my deep set passion. Sourcing Bones Bone broth is fast becoming very popular! It is currently the number 1 Superfood in America. One thing to think about with the increasing popularity is: ‘The quality of bones and where they are sourced from’. Well done to you for making your own broth. Ethics and values are important with sourcing…
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Apricot Slice
Easy Raw Apricot slice A healthy raw apricot slice recipe with whole food ingredients. Apricots are usually darker in colour when not dried with a preservative. A blender is needed to combine the ingredients. Save Print Apricot Slice Author: Micheline Andrews Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 5 mins Total time: 10 mins Ingredients 10 – 15 Dried Apricots ¼…
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Home Made Washing Powder
Home made washing powder ** Update: Replace velvet pure soap with pure coconut soap. I have been making my own washing powder for 4 years now. There are lots of recipes about. This one works for me and my family. We are on tank water and my children and myself have sensitive skin. Missing from the ingredients picture is…
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Tomato Bursts
Healthy Tomato Bursts These easy to make tomato bursts are power packs! They have healthy fats with the sweet taste of cherry tomatoes that burst in your mouth. Minimal ingredients to be easily turned into a tasty/healthy after school snack. The tomato bursts also come into the “Two Foods” category that is highlighted in the recess section of our book Sandwich Free Packet Free Lunchboxes….
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Are you OVERWEIGHT? What has your GUT got to do with it?
Overweight? What has your gut got to do with it? Ok I am always reading that exercise, taking in less food and getting the right hormone balance helps us to loose weight……..100% correct……..BUT did you know that Gut Health also plays an important role? Gut health is my passion and I will explain how I understand it with no big words. What is…
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Immunity Boosting Chocolate
Immunity Boosting Chocolate My son and I have a big week of travel including plane trips. I am paranoid about being in this confined space with everyone else’s germs. This comes after contracting the flu about 2 years ago from what I believe was from a plane journey. From my own personal experience that I am going to be prepared. As well…
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