2 large chicken breasts (I used 3 medium ones)
2 rashers of bacon - diced finely
1 medium red onion - diced
1 tblspn pistachio's - chopped
1 tblspn thyme
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup bread crumbs
olive oil
toothpicks (for securing chicken closed)
Friday, October 2, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Blind Pimple Remedies
I get blind pimples on my chin quite often. Lately I have been experimenting with various natural remedies for this no-headed monster. The following are methods that I have had various succeses with in enabling the blind pimple to form a head, thus being able to clear quicker.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Passionfruit and Mandarin Cordial
2 cups water
1 cup sugar (or an equivalent amount of an organic sugar alternative, such as agave)
1 cup passionfruit pulp
1 medium madarin
Juice of 1 lime (or lemon)
Combine water, sugar and lime juice in saucepan and bring to the boil. Add passionfruit pulp and chopped up mandarin pieces and bring to the boil again.
Reduce heat and let sit for as long as possible. The longer it sit the better the flavour will be.
You can remove the seeds and chunks of fruit whichever way you please. I just scooped out the bigger pieces with a slotted spoon, then when transferring to a bottle, poured it through a sieve.
1 cup sugar (or an equivalent amount of an organic sugar alternative, such as agave)
1 cup passionfruit pulp
1 medium madarin
Juice of 1 lime (or lemon)
Combine water, sugar and lime juice in saucepan and bring to the boil. Add passionfruit pulp and chopped up mandarin pieces and bring to the boil again.
Reduce heat and let sit for as long as possible. The longer it sit the better the flavour will be.
You can remove the seeds and chunks of fruit whichever way you please. I just scooped out the bigger pieces with a slotted spoon, then when transferring to a bottle, poured it through a sieve.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Belated birthday package
It was meant to arrive last Tuesday. I guess a week late isn't too bad!
Full of yummy organic goodies courtesy of www.giveorganic.com.au
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Potato and carrot soup with roast garlic
4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
3 large carrots, cut into chuncks
3 heads of garlic, separated
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tspn cracked black pepper
1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
2 cups water
2 cups vegetable stock
Pre-heat oven to 120c. Place garlic, oil and pepper in a small baking dish and cover. Bake for about 2 hours, or until garlic is soft.
Place a small amount of oil in a large pot, heat, add onions and fry until soft. Add potato and carrots and coat in onion mixture. Add water and stock. Cover, bring to the boil, simmer until vegetables are soft. Stir through garlic flesh.
Blend in blender until smooth. Cream can be added just before serving if you like.
3 large carrots, cut into chuncks
3 heads of garlic, separated
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tspn cracked black pepper
1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
2 cups water
2 cups vegetable stock
Pre-heat oven to 120c. Place garlic, oil and pepper in a small baking dish and cover. Bake for about 2 hours, or until garlic is soft.
Place a small amount of oil in a large pot, heat, add onions and fry until soft. Add potato and carrots and coat in onion mixture. Add water and stock. Cover, bring to the boil, simmer until vegetables are soft. Stir through garlic flesh.
Blend in blender until smooth. Cream can be added just before serving if you like.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Creamy Pesto Penne
2 tbs butter
200g mushrooms
200g semi-dried tomatoes
2 cloves garlic - minced
500g penne pasta
2 tbs flour
2 tbs butter
3/4 cup vegetable stock
3/4 cup milk
2 tbs pesto
1. Place pasta in boiling water.
2. While pasta is cooking, saute sliced mushrooms and minced garlic in 2 tbs butter. Once cooked put aside and cover to keep warm.
3. Melt the second lot of butter, and add 2 tbs flour. Stir continuously for 1 minute.
4. Add stock and milk to mix and stir until thickened.
5. Stir in mushrooms and tomatoes.
6. Stir in pesto and salt and pepper to taste.
7. Add warm mix to cooked pasta.
200g mushrooms
200g semi-dried tomatoes
2 cloves garlic - minced
500g penne pasta
2 tbs flour
2 tbs butter
3/4 cup vegetable stock
3/4 cup milk
2 tbs pesto
1. Place pasta in boiling water.
2. While pasta is cooking, saute sliced mushrooms and minced garlic in 2 tbs butter. Once cooked put aside and cover to keep warm.
3. Melt the second lot of butter, and add 2 tbs flour. Stir continuously for 1 minute.
4. Add stock and milk to mix and stir until thickened.
5. Stir in mushrooms and tomatoes.
6. Stir in pesto and salt and pepper to taste.
7. Add warm mix to cooked pasta.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
ANZACS
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup coconut
125g butter
2 tbs honey
1 tbs water
1/4 tsp bi-carb
Combine flour, sugar, coconut and oats in mixing bowl. Melt butter together with honey and water in wither microwave or on stove top. Once melted, mix in bi-carb. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients. Place tablespoon size lumps of mixture onto baking tray and bake on moderate for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
Yummy!
1 cup sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup coconut
125g butter
2 tbs honey
1 tbs water
1/4 tsp bi-carb
Combine flour, sugar, coconut and oats in mixing bowl. Melt butter together with honey and water in wither microwave or on stove top. Once melted, mix in bi-carb. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients. Place tablespoon size lumps of mixture onto baking tray and bake on moderate for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
Yummy!
Friday, April 24, 2009
Kaoka Chocolate
http://www.kaoka.fr/cadre256.php
A friend put me onto this. It's amazing, all I eat is one square (granted they're big square's), and I don't scoff the whole block like I normally do!
A friend put me onto this. It's amazing, all I eat is one square (granted they're big square's), and I don't scoff the whole block like I normally do!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Banana bread
2 large (or 3 small) banana's
2 eggs (you may need 3 depending on the kind of flour you use)
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon bi-carb soda
Mash banana's and add whisked eggs. Combine with sugar, flour, salt and bi-carb soda. Mix well, transfer to baking tin (I use a loaf tin) and bake on 180 for about 50 minutes (my oven is broken, so it's hard to determine exact cooking times).
2 eggs (you may need 3 depending on the kind of flour you use)
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon bi-carb soda
Mash banana's and add whisked eggs. Combine with sugar, flour, salt and bi-carb soda. Mix well, transfer to baking tin (I use a loaf tin) and bake on 180 for about 50 minutes (my oven is broken, so it's hard to determine exact cooking times).
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Markets
Organic Farmers Market
CREEC
150 Rowley Rd
Burpengary
7-11am
Farm fresh local organic & chemical free fruit,veg & eggs. Earth friendly beauty, health & cleaning products. Seafood, smoked salmon, smoothies, ice cream, honey, soy candles, seeds, seedlings, books and much more.
All this and a family friendly play area.
CREEC
150 Rowley Rd
Burpengary
7-11am
Farm fresh local organic & chemical free fruit,veg & eggs. Earth friendly beauty, health & cleaning products. Seafood, smoked salmon, smoothies, ice cream, honey, soy candles, seeds, seedlings, books and much more.
All this and a family friendly play area.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Bread
3 & ½ cups flour
7g (one satchel yeast
1 tspn salt
1 & ¼ cup lukewarm water
Butter (for melting to coat)
Combine dry ingredients. Make a well and pour in lukewarm water. Mix well until it forms a sticky dough. Knead for 10 minutes on floured surface, adding extra flour as needed. Dough will still be slightly sticky, mould into a ball.
Coat the inside of a large bow with melted butter, place dough ball inside and turn to coat with butter. Cover and place in a room temp area with no breeze. The dough will double in size - the time this takes will vary, so just keep an eye on it.
Once doubled, uncover and punch down into the dough. This will release the gases that have pent up from the yeast. Remove from bowl and knead for another few minutes. The dough should have a stretchy, rubbery consistency.
Place into loaf tin and push out to shape. Cover again and let rise for a further 30 mins, or until it has risen slightly over the top of the baking tin.
Bake on medium for around 30-40 minutes. Bread is done when there is a hollow sound when you tap it.
This is a really basic recipe. You can use whatever flour you like, and add whatever you like.
7g (one satchel yeast
1 tspn salt
1 & ¼ cup lukewarm water
Butter (for melting to coat)
Combine dry ingredients. Make a well and pour in lukewarm water. Mix well until it forms a sticky dough. Knead for 10 minutes on floured surface, adding extra flour as needed. Dough will still be slightly sticky, mould into a ball.
Coat the inside of a large bow with melted butter, place dough ball inside and turn to coat with butter. Cover and place in a room temp area with no breeze. The dough will double in size - the time this takes will vary, so just keep an eye on it.
Once doubled, uncover and punch down into the dough. This will release the gases that have pent up from the yeast. Remove from bowl and knead for another few minutes. The dough should have a stretchy, rubbery consistency.
Place into loaf tin and push out to shape. Cover again and let rise for a further 30 mins, or until it has risen slightly over the top of the baking tin.
Bake on medium for around 30-40 minutes. Bread is done when there is a hollow sound when you tap it.
This is a really basic recipe. You can use whatever flour you like, and add whatever you like.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Devilled eggs
I've never made these before, but by golly they're simple and delicious!
6 eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon mustard pickle (or use whatever mustard you like)
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
salt and pepper to taste
paprika
Boil the eggs. Peel and cut in half length ways. Remove the yolks and mash in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, mustard pickle and vinegar to yolk mash and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture back into egg whites, dispersing evenly. Sprinkle with paprika.
6 eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon mustard pickle (or use whatever mustard you like)
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
salt and pepper to taste
paprika
Boil the eggs. Peel and cut in half length ways. Remove the yolks and mash in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, mustard pickle and vinegar to yolk mash and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture back into egg whites, dispersing evenly. Sprinkle with paprika.
Eggplant and tomato chutney
1 eggplant
2 tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced and diced
2 teaspoons crushed garlic/garlic paste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
salt
Slice up eggplant, place in a colander in a sink (or something similar) and sprinke with salt. Leave for about half an hour then wash salt off thoroughly.
Roughly dice up eggplant and tomatoes and place in a saucepan with the water. Bring to boil then simmer for about 10 minutes, or until eggplant is soft. Mash together with a fork.
In a frypan heat the oil, then add the onion, garlic, cumin, and cinnamon. Cook on low heat until onion is soft. Add the eggplant mash and cook for a further 5-10 minutes.
Can be served warm or cold with whatever your little heart desires.
2 tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced and diced
2 teaspoons crushed garlic/garlic paste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
salt
Slice up eggplant, place in a colander in a sink (or something similar) and sprinke with salt. Leave for about half an hour then wash salt off thoroughly.
Roughly dice up eggplant and tomatoes and place in a saucepan with the water. Bring to boil then simmer for about 10 minutes, or until eggplant is soft. Mash together with a fork.
In a frypan heat the oil, then add the onion, garlic, cumin, and cinnamon. Cook on low heat until onion is soft. Add the eggplant mash and cook for a further 5-10 minutes.
Can be served warm or cold with whatever your little heart desires.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Thomas Chipman
Delicious range of potato and corn chips. My local Coles and Woolworths stock them, and they are of course available in many organic/natural health food stores.
http://www.chipman.com.au/
http://www.chipman.com.au/
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil (pronounced ho-ho-ba) is a fantastic oil with numerous uses. Check out this article for some ideas http://beauty-treatments.suite101.com/article.cfm/uses_of_jojoba_oil
This site is similar with a little extra info http://www.acne.org/jojoba-oil.php
This site is similar with a little extra info http://www.acne.org/jojoba-oil.php
Natural Instinct
Here is a fine example of misleading packaging. I have just read on the Bhip (http://www.borderlinehippy.com/forums) forum that Natural Instinct, although saying their products are Sodium Lauryl Sulphate free, still contain other sulphates. Yes they may use essential oils, organic ingredients and be free of a lot of other nasties, but what's the point if the products still contain other sulphates?
Natural Instinct products contain Sodium Salt of Sulphonated Laureth 2, or SLES 2EO. This is what makes the product foam, however it is also harmful to the skin and can cause irritation after extended exposure. There is also talk of it being a carcinogen, which is an agent related to causing cancer. Check out the Wikipedia reference for more info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_laureth_sulfate
It just goes to show that when buying, we need to read the ingredients listing on the product (although sometimes even then companies don't list all ingredients). Don't just take the front label as gospel! Remember that most companies out there are only interested in selling, and they'll put anything on their packaging to do so!
Natural Instinct products contain Sodium Salt of Sulphonated Laureth 2, or SLES 2EO. This is what makes the product foam, however it is also harmful to the skin and can cause irritation after extended exposure. There is also talk of it being a carcinogen, which is an agent related to causing cancer. Check out the Wikipedia reference for more info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_laureth_sulfate
It just goes to show that when buying, we need to read the ingredients listing on the product (although sometimes even then companies don't list all ingredients). Don't just take the front label as gospel! Remember that most companies out there are only interested in selling, and they'll put anything on their packaging to do so!
Additives
Apart from trying to buy organic, I am also very aware of what additives are in the food I eat.
This is an interesting website with loads of info on what food additives are, and what implications they can have on one's health.
http://www.fedupwithfoodadditives.info/
Here is the link to a list of nasty additives you can print out, fold in half (so it becomes a business card size) and store in your purse/wallet for when you are food shopping:
http://www.fedupwithfoodadditives.info/information/nastyadditivecard.pdf
This is an interesting website with loads of info on what food additives are, and what implications they can have on one's health.
http://www.fedupwithfoodadditives.info/
Here is the link to a list of nasty additives you can print out, fold in half (so it becomes a business card size) and store in your purse/wallet for when you are food shopping:
http://www.fedupwithfoodadditives.info/information/nastyadditivecard.pdf
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Hello Basil!
I planted some Basil seeds a week ago and they decided to make an appearance this week. I'll be making pesto in no time. All I have to do now is find some organic pine nuts.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Mukti
Mukti Botanicals have a fantastic range of skin and hair care. I try to make my own stuff when possible, but sometimes I just can't be bothered. I highly recommend the deodorant and the macadamia and honey lip balm. Yum!
http://www.muktibotanicals.com.au/
There is a list of stockists on the site.
http://www.muktibotanicals.com.au/
There is a list of stockists on the site.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
Tamarillo time!
The tamarillo is an egg shaped tree fruit hailing from New Zealand that tastes like a cross between a passionfruit and a kiwifruit, except not as sweet. Inside the fruit there is pale flesh, with purple pulp and seeds that are easily digested.
Tamarillo Jam
Tamarillo's
Sugar
Lemon juice
Cover tamarillo's in a bowl with boiling water. Leave for a minute or two, then drain, then cover with cold water and leave for a nother minute. Remove from water and cut ends off, you will then be able to remove the skin easily. Dice up the fruit (no need to remove the seeds, as they are edible) and place in a saucepan. For every cup of fruit add 3/4 cup of sugar, I used brown sugar, but I suppose you could use any type. Add a squit of fresh lemon juice. Cook on low heat, stirring occassionally until it sets (about 50 mins).
The end result:
Next time I'm thinking about adding in some apple and cinnamon. Yum!
Tamarillo Jam
Tamarillo's
Sugar
Lemon juice
Cover tamarillo's in a bowl with boiling water. Leave for a minute or two, then drain, then cover with cold water and leave for a nother minute. Remove from water and cut ends off, you will then be able to remove the skin easily. Dice up the fruit (no need to remove the seeds, as they are edible) and place in a saucepan. For every cup of fruit add 3/4 cup of sugar, I used brown sugar, but I suppose you could use any type. Add a squit of fresh lemon juice. Cook on low heat, stirring occassionally until it sets (about 50 mins).
The end result:
Next time I'm thinking about adding in some apple and cinnamon. Yum! Produce
Here are some of the goodies I got from the markets this morning. I'm low on funds this week, so my spending was sensible to say the least.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Organic labelling
This is an interesting article found in G Magazine (online) about the use of the word 'organic' on food labelling.
Always go for certified organic products.
http://www.gmagazine.com.au/173/organic-labelling
Always go for certified organic products.
http://www.gmagazine.com.au/173/organic-labelling
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Markets this week
Saturday
Burpengary Organic Farmer's Market
CREEC
150 Rowley Rd Burpengary (opposite Burpengary Meadows State School)
7am till 11am.
http://www.creec.org.au/farmers/farmersmarket.php
Sunday
Northey Street Organic Market
Northey Street
Windsor
Enquiries: 07 3857 8775
6.00am to 10.30am in the car park adjacent to the Northey Street City Farm.
http://www.nscf.org.au/Market%20And%20Cafe/organic.htm
Noosa Farmers Markets
Weyba Road
Noosaville
7am - 12pm
http://noosafarmersmarket.com.au/content/view/16/30/
Burpengary Organic Farmer's Market
CREEC
150 Rowley Rd Burpengary (opposite Burpengary Meadows State School)
7am till 11am.
http://www.creec.org.au/farmers/farmersmarket.php
Sunday
Northey Street Organic Market
Northey Street
Windsor
Enquiries: 07 3857 8775
6.00am to 10.30am in the car park adjacent to the Northey Street City Farm.
http://www.nscf.org.au/Market%20And%20Cafe/organic.htm
Noosa Farmers Markets
Weyba Road
Noosaville
7am - 12pm
http://noosafarmersmarket.com.au/content/view/16/30/
Monday, February 2, 2009
Straight from the garden.
Looks like I may have to try my hand at eggplant chutney...
and tamarillo jam!Friday, January 30, 2009
Organic Markets
Burpengary Organic Farmer's Market
1st and 3rd Saturday of every month
CREEC
150 Rowley Rd Burpengary (opposite Burpengary Meadows State School)
7am till 11am.
As these markets are new, the number of stallholders is small, but I am sure it will grow with time. The quality of produce is excellent - get there early enough and score a dozen organic eggs for $3.50!
http://www.creec.org.au/farmers/farmersmarket.php
Northey Street Organic Market
Northey Street
Windsor
Enquiries: 07 3857 8775
Every Sunday from 6.00am to 10.30am in the car park adjacent to the Northey Street City Farm.
Stalls include certified organic fruit, vegetables, breads, meat, dairy, drygood, and preserves.
http://www.nscf.org.au/Market%20And%20Cafe/organic.htm
Noosa Farmers Markets
Weyba Road
Noosaville
These markets operate every Sunday from 7am - 12pm
http://noosafarmersmarket.com.au/content/view/16/30/
1st and 3rd Saturday of every month
CREEC
150 Rowley Rd Burpengary (opposite Burpengary Meadows State School)
7am till 11am.
As these markets are new, the number of stallholders is small, but I am sure it will grow with time. The quality of produce is excellent - get there early enough and score a dozen organic eggs for $3.50!
http://www.creec.org.au/farmers/farmersmarket.php
Northey Street Organic Market
Northey Street
Windsor
Enquiries: 07 3857 8775
Every Sunday from 6.00am to 10.30am in the car park adjacent to the Northey Street City Farm.
Stalls include certified organic fruit, vegetables, breads, meat, dairy, drygood, and preserves.
http://www.nscf.org.au/Market%20And%20Cafe/organic.htm
Noosa Farmers Markets
Weyba Road
Noosaville
These markets operate every Sunday from 7am - 12pm
http://noosafarmersmarket.com.au/content/view/16/30/
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Organic Markets This Week
01/02/08
Northey Street Organic Market
Northey Street
Windsor
Enquiries: 07 3857 8775
Stalls include certified organic fruit, vegetables, breads, meat, dairy, drygood, and preserves.
The market operates every Sunday from 6.00am to 10.30am in the car park adjacent o the Northey Street City Farm.
http://www.nscf.org.au/Market%20And%20Cafe/organic.htm
Noosa Farmers’ Markets
Weyba Road
Noosaville
These markets operate every Sunday from 7am - 12pm
http://noosafarmersmarket.com.au/content/view/16/30/
Northey Street Organic Market
Northey Street
Windsor
Enquiries: 07 3857 8775
Stalls include certified organic fruit, vegetables, breads, meat, dairy, drygood, and preserves.
The market operates every Sunday from 6.00am to 10.30am in the car park adjacent o the Northey Street City Farm.
http://www.nscf.org.au/Market%20And%20Cafe/organic.htm
Noosa Farmers’ Markets
Weyba Road
Noosaville
These markets operate every Sunday from 7am - 12pm
http://noosafarmersmarket.com.au/content/view/16/30/
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Hands
I find the best thing for my hands is straight sweet almond oil (available from health food shops and pharmacies). It's a carrier oil that can be used as a base for other concoctions. Mix a few drops of your favourite essential oil with 4 teaspoons of sweet almond oil and you have a really simple treatment for your hands. If your skin is super dry, mix in a teaspoon of vegetable glycerine. Store in a dark glass bottle (I store mine in a Rescue Remedy bottle) and shake well before each use. A few drops goes a long way with this one!
Rosewater and Glycerine Hand Lotion
All skin types
20ml rosewater
2 teaspoons vegetable glycerine
1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
10 drops lemon essential oil (lemongrass would also suffice)
Honey and vegetable glycerine are humectants that will draw moisture to the skin, whilst the vinegar will help restore the ph balance.
Taken from the book Bodyworks
Rosewater and Glycerine Hand Lotion
All skin types
20ml rosewater
2 teaspoons vegetable glycerine
1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
10 drops lemon essential oil (lemongrass would also suffice)
Honey and vegetable glycerine are humectants that will draw moisture to the skin, whilst the vinegar will help restore the ph balance.
Taken from the book Bodyworks
Feet
Strawberry Scrub
8 strawberries
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
Blend up the strawberries, combine with olive oil and salt. Massage over the feet. Wash off.
8 strawberries
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
Blend up the strawberries, combine with olive oil and salt. Massage over the feet. Wash off.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Treatments
Egg Treatment
Pre-shampoo
Whisk up 2 eggs.
Massage thoroughly through your hair. Be sure to rinse out with cold water, otherwise you will end up with scrambled egg all through your hair!
Hair Mayonnaise
Pre-shampoo
This is suitable for all hair types except for very oily hair. It pretty much smacks you in the head with a wollop of moisture and protein, so concentrate mainly on the ends and be careful around the roots.
1 organic egg yolk
3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon jojoba oil
20ml light organic olive oil
4 drops lavender essential oil
Whisk up the egg and vinegar. Mix together the oils and then add to the egg in a thin stream. Use immediately.
Massage into the hair. For deep conditioning cover your head with a plastic shower cap (or glad wrap), then wrap in a hot towel and leave for 20 minutes. Wash as normal.
Derived from Bodyworks
Leave-in Spray
Grab a handfull of fresh Rosemary. Pop it in a saucepan and cover with water, bring to the boil and simmer for about 10-15 minutes. Strain. When cooled, place the liquid in a spray bottle. Spray into your hair after washing, or use whenever your locks need a quick fresh up.
Pre-shampoo
Whisk up 2 eggs.
Massage thoroughly through your hair. Be sure to rinse out with cold water, otherwise you will end up with scrambled egg all through your hair!
Hair Mayonnaise
Pre-shampoo
This is suitable for all hair types except for very oily hair. It pretty much smacks you in the head with a wollop of moisture and protein, so concentrate mainly on the ends and be careful around the roots.
1 organic egg yolk
3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon jojoba oil
20ml light organic olive oil
4 drops lavender essential oil
Whisk up the egg and vinegar. Mix together the oils and then add to the egg in a thin stream. Use immediately.
Massage into the hair. For deep conditioning cover your head with a plastic shower cap (or glad wrap), then wrap in a hot towel and leave for 20 minutes. Wash as normal.
Derived from Bodyworks
Leave-in Spray
Grab a handfull of fresh Rosemary. Pop it in a saucepan and cover with water, bring to the boil and simmer for about 10-15 minutes. Strain. When cooled, place the liquid in a spray bottle. Spray into your hair after washing, or use whenever your locks need a quick fresh up.
Eyes
Aloe Vera Eye Gel
1 teaspoon sweet almond oil
1 capsule evening primrose oil
1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
1 capsule vitamin E
5 drops lavender essential oil
Slowly stir the sweet almond and evening primrose oils into the aloe vera gel, stirring constantly. Add the vitamin E and lavender, stir.
Remember to keep it in the fridge! Mix it up with a cotton bud and then gently apply to the skin surrounding the eye (that includes above the eyebrow) in a clockwise motion.
Derived from Bodyworks
1 teaspoon sweet almond oil
1 capsule evening primrose oil
1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
1 capsule vitamin E
5 drops lavender essential oil
Slowly stir the sweet almond and evening primrose oils into the aloe vera gel, stirring constantly. Add the vitamin E and lavender, stir.
Remember to keep it in the fridge! Mix it up with a cotton bud and then gently apply to the skin surrounding the eye (that includes above the eyebrow) in a clockwise motion.
Derived from Bodyworks
Masks
Egg Mask
Whisk up an organic egg white, smooth over the face, leave for 20 mins, and the rinse off.
Egg whites, as you may know, contain a stack of protein. This mask will help to smooth and tighten your skin. Leaves my skin looking super polished and even younger (if that's possible).
If you have dry skin, smear that face with honey or oil (such as sweet almond) before applying the egg white.
For oily skin, whisk in 1/2 teaspoon organic lemon juice with the egg white.
Honey Mask
This is even easier than the egg mask and is suitable for all skin types. Grab some honey, warm it up slightly, then spread it over the face. What you then need to do is tap you face lightly all over until the honey starts grabbing your fingers and pulling from the skin (should take a couple of minutes). Then just rinse off with cool water.
Whisk up an organic egg white, smooth over the face, leave for 20 mins, and the rinse off.
Egg whites, as you may know, contain a stack of protein. This mask will help to smooth and tighten your skin. Leaves my skin looking super polished and even younger (if that's possible).
If you have dry skin, smear that face with honey or oil (such as sweet almond) before applying the egg white.
For oily skin, whisk in 1/2 teaspoon organic lemon juice with the egg white.
Honey Mask
This is even easier than the egg mask and is suitable for all skin types. Grab some honey, warm it up slightly, then spread it over the face. What you then need to do is tap you face lightly all over until the honey starts grabbing your fingers and pulling from the skin (should take a couple of minutes). Then just rinse off with cool water.
Toners
White Tea Toner
This can be used as a traditional toner, or alternatively, can be put in a spray bottle and used as a pick me up. Green tea is a powerful anti-oxidant. Honey is a hemectant, which means that it attracts and retains moisture.
1 pot freshly brewed organic white tea
This can be used as a traditional toner, or alternatively, can be put in a spray bottle and used as a pick me up. Green tea is a powerful anti-oxidant. Honey is a hemectant, which means that it attracts and retains moisture.
1 pot freshly brewed organic white tea
- either 1 teaspoon fresh leaves, or,
- 2 teabags
1 teaspoon organic honey
4 drops of either ylang-ylang, lavender, or jasmine essential oil
Strain the tea and pour into a bottle. Add the honey and ylang-ylang essential oil. Shake well.
Derived from the book Bodyworks
Cleansers
Milk Cleanser
This is so simple you'll be asking youself why you didn't do it sooner!
You have two options for this one:
This is so simple you'll be asking youself why you didn't do it sooner!
You have two options for this one:
- Full cream milk for dry skin
- Skim milk for oily skin
Wipe over your face using a cotton ball (or makeup pad). That's it! There is no need to wash it off as it soaks into the skin. Don't worry about it smelling, because it won't. I use skim milk all the time on my face (I tend to have an oily T-zone) and it gives me a really healthy glow.
Restaurant's, Cafe's, etc...
House of Hew - Organic Yoghurt
3 Locations:
3 Locations:
- The Esplanade
Mooloolaba - Mons Rd
Forest Glen - Organika
Weyba Rd
Noosaville
This yoghurt is imported over from NZ, but it is possibly the best stuff around. Have it plain or take your pick of fruit and the friendly staff will churn it up for you.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mooloolaba-Australia/House-of-Hew/9785492329
Monicaz
Shop 11
43 Maple St
Maleny
ph: (07) 5494 2670
Sol Breads - organic sourdough bakery
1 Florence St
Newstead
Ph: 07 3257 2511
also located at:
23 Vulture St
West End
Organic Grocers - Sunshine Coast
Maleny Organic Farmers' Market
4 Lawyer Street
Maleny
Phone: 07 5435 2199
Open Thu-Sun 8am-2pm + online Home Delivery Service.
http://www.malenyfarmersmarket.com.au/
Organika
Shop 2/205 Weyba Rd
Noosaville
I spent forever browsing in this shop on my first visit. They have stacks of cool stuff, pretty much everything you could need. They're slightly lacking on the fresh produce, but everything else is abundant! Plus, you can pick up some House of Hew organic yoghurt - the best stuff around!
http://www.organika.com.au
The Natural Food Store
352 Mons Rd
Forest Glen
A good range of fresh produce. I haven't had a chance to scope this one out properly. They have all the standard grocery items, plus household and personal hygeine products as well.
Flannery's Natural Grocers
Central One
45 Plaza Pde
Maroochydore
4 Lawyer Street
Maleny
Phone: 07 5435 2199
Open Thu-Sun 8am-2pm + online Home Delivery Service.
http://www.malenyfarmersmarket.com.au/
Organika
Shop 2/205 Weyba Rd
Noosaville
I spent forever browsing in this shop on my first visit. They have stacks of cool stuff, pretty much everything you could need. They're slightly lacking on the fresh produce, but everything else is abundant! Plus, you can pick up some House of Hew organic yoghurt - the best stuff around!
http://www.organika.com.au
The Natural Food Store
352 Mons Rd
Forest Glen
A good range of fresh produce. I haven't had a chance to scope this one out properly. They have all the standard grocery items, plus household and personal hygeine products as well.
Flannery's Natural Grocers
Central One
45 Plaza Pde
Maroochydore
Organic Grocers - Brisbane North
Four Seasons
Samford Organic
42 Main St
Samford
PH: 07 3289 1087
Quite a small shop. They have a variety of locally grown fruit and veg. Also stock the regular organic brands of groceries. A number of varieties of tea!
HiVita Organics
17 Bald Hills Rd
Bald Hills
Ph: 07 3261 7855
http://www.hivitaorganics.com.au/
Supplies organic fruit and veg. Plus all grocery needs.
Ironwood Cottage
Shop 8 Hancock St
Sandgate
Ph: 07 3869 4548
This store (from what I can remember) had a large selection of grains/beans/herbs. Plus all basic grocery needs.
Mrs Flannery's
Cnr Rode & Webster Rds
Chermside
Ph: 07 3861 5477
http://www.mrsflannerys.com.au/
Nutriente
162 Kitchener Rd
Hendra
ph: (07) 3256 1021
http://www.nutriente.com.au/
Organic Matters
Woolworths Market Place
Old Northern Rd
Albany Creek
Ph: 3264 7463
Samford Organic
42 Main St
Samford
PH: 07 3289 1087
Quite a small shop. They have a variety of locally grown fruit and veg. Also stock the regular organic brands of groceries. A number of varieties of tea!
HiVita Organics
17 Bald Hills Rd
Bald Hills
Ph: 07 3261 7855
http://www.hivitaorganics.com.au/
Supplies organic fruit and veg. Plus all grocery needs.
Ironwood Cottage
Shop 8 Hancock St
Sandgate
Ph: 07 3869 4548
This store (from what I can remember) had a large selection of grains/beans/herbs. Plus all basic grocery needs.
Mrs Flannery's
Cnr Rode & Webster Rds
Chermside
Ph: 07 3861 5477
http://www.mrsflannerys.com.au/
Nutriente
162 Kitchener Rd
Hendra
ph: (07) 3256 1021
http://www.nutriente.com.au/
Organic Matters
Woolworths Market Place
Old Northern Rd
Albany Creek
Ph: 3264 7463
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