Category Archives: Low-Carb

Back to work you lot! How to make Butter at Home!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

After all the Christmas palavalava,  I thought you might be ready for something simple and old fashioned. Nothing is simpler to make than butter. There is only one ingredient… CREAM! (And a touch of salt at the end if you … Continue reading →

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Easy Peasy Cream of Broccoli Soup with Ricotta Cheese.

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

You will remember that a few months ago, John bought in some sauvignon blanc grape juice for making into wine. We bottled the wine this morning. This is just a light table wine. Nothing special but Quaffable, darlings!! The good … Continue reading →

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Roast: Slow Roasted Lavender Lamb with a side of Joy

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

YES! The big day has arrived! We are going to slow roast some lamb. This roast will have three layers of bright joyful lavender notes. Almost provencal actually as I shall also add a little rosemary and garlic. I want … Continue reading →

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Celi Diet: Fall Coleslaw on a Gypsy Summer day

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

My other favourite snacky food to keep in the fridge, when I am on my self imposed “Watch the Body”(as opposed to watch your weight) Celi Diet, is the coleslaw. Little bowls of this is so good to snack on … Continue reading →

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Celi Diet: Meatballs on Silverbeet.

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

I am very lucky to have grass fed, grain free beef  from my own paddocks in my own freezer. Grass fed beef is naturally lower in fat. GE/GM free. Carries up to 400 times more Vitamin A and E. It … Continue reading →

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Don’t yell at me about being on a Diet & Parmesan Crackers

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

I know dieting is a bad word. I know that we say to ourselves- I should be able to eat what I like. I am allowed to enjoy myself. Being overweight is not a bad thing. But you have to … Continue reading →

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