OK, so this post is a few weeks late! It was Anzac Day in Australia a few weeks ago. For those of you in other countries, this is a national holiday and day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand where we celebrate and honour the contribution made to our great countries by the soldiers in World War One when they landed in Gallipoli. It now also commemorates the efforts in World War Two. I always get a bit choked up at the service; and have proudly watched my grandparents march in the parade with their medals on more than one occasion. It is a special day of pride, gratitude and reflection for most Australians and New Zealanders, as the “Anzac legend” has had a significant impact on defining the identity of both nations. My... Keep Reading
One of my all-time favourite cooking shows in Australia would have to be The Cook and The Chef that aired on the ABC. Sadly, it came to an end after four fabulous seasons. But the scrumptious vegetarian recipes still remain as a lasting legacy. My friend Kris gave me this healthy gluten free nut bar recipe a couple of years ago, and I have been going nutty for its nutritional splendour ever since. This is one of many phenomenal vegetarian recipes whipped up by renowned cook Maggie Beer and gorgeous gourmet chef Simon Bryant; as they celebrated gorgeous Australian fresh produce; and the love of good story telling and entertaining in South Australia’s magnificent Barossa Valley. What I loved about this cooking show was how it celebrated... Keep Reading
OK – so we are due for a gluten free sweet treat; and this rustic gluten free apricot recipe dishes up “a slice of the gluten free good life” without the sugar bomb. I have to admit, this gluten free recipe is a bit more decadent than my usual healthy recipes; and can be a little bit fiddly and time consuming. But it is well worth the effort. Trust me, snouts far and wide unanimously agree – this gluten free slice is a stunner. The first time I tasted this delectable apricot crumble treat, it was made and served to me by an eight year old when I was volunteering at my mum's school kitchen. So it is literally child’s play, and absolutely s’blended! Do you know the thing I love best about this gluten free slice recipe? It utilizes all... Keep Reading
Merry Christmas! My mum’s side of the family get together every second year for a Christmas fiesta that we all look forward to, till the minute we are all driving away in tears as we part company until the next reunion! Rob calls it “Animal House For Adults”. It is just a huge party with incredible home cooked food; way too much alcohol; hilarious games and memories; and most importantly, a whole ton of love! As we all like to say, “There is NOTHING like a Fisher family Christmas”. I yearn for those four days for two whole years! And so does everyone else. Last year we made a culinary family tree cookbook, complete with all of our favourite family recipes, photos and stories from the last 40 years. I had so much fun making it, and it is... Keep Reading
The combination of raw fruit and nuts never gets old for me. Throw in some berries and vegan cream for good measure, and you have a match made in piggy heaven, and a raw nutritional powerhouse. I almost didn’t include this raw vegan breakfast recipe, as I thought it was too easy and obvious, required no skill, and not really a recipe. But then I thought, "that is the whole point of this recipe blog!" So here it is. On of my favourite raw food breakfast recipes. My raw vegan breakfast parfait that was featured in one of my vegan Chow Tips. I am sure many of you have made similar things with granola and yoghurt. This gluten free dairy free vegan version is another reminder of how good the simple things can be; and a perfect example of how... Keep Reading
