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Orange Citrus Cake

Geoff used Navel oranges which are seedless, but you could substitute any citrus fruit, to make this moist citrus cake. Ingredients For the cake: 2 oranges 1 cup almond meal, also known as ground almonds (available in supermarkets) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup...

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Pale Vegetarians: Iron Deficiency Diets

If you don’t eat meat, your complexion is pale or pasty, or if you simply lack energy, it could be because you’re not getting enough iron in your diet. Many people assume that a vegetarian diet is a healthier way of eating, but this may not be the case if...

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Beef, Mushroom and Parmesan Salad

Here is a recipe for a simply prepared dish that relies on the finest ingredients to get the best results. It is a salad that can be served warm or cold and will complement any summer picnic or barbecue. 2 cups fresh, closed mushrooms 100mL of extra virgin olive oil...

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Blazing Saddles Beef ‘n’ Beans

Geoff Jansz introduced us to one his favourite recipes, the crowdpleasing ‘Blazing Saddles Beef and Beans’. ‘Beef and Beans’ is great for nachos, tacos, or even by itself as a tasty dip. Recipe This is a great meal for freezing. Quantities...

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Calamondins: The French Alternative

Many people confuse two citrus trees: calamondins (x Citrofortunella microcarpa ) and round-fruited cumquats (Fortunella japonica ), also known as maurumi. Either are lovely small trees for the backyard or for a pot. In a recent segment on ‘Burke’s...

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Cholesterol

Many people who have high levels of cholesterol in their blood avoid foods like eggs and seafood, because they believe that these foods will only worsen their problem. However, it is wrong to blame food for high cholesterol. High levels of cholesterol occur in the...

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Citrus Recipes

Here are Geoff Jansz’s suggestions for using up surplus citrus from your backyard trees to make cordials and syrups, marmalade, a cake or a delicious lemon curd. Lemon Curd Ingredients: 500g (1lb) sugar 125g (4oz) butter 4 eggs rind and juice of 4 lemons Method:...

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Avocados

Many people believe that avocados are fattening and to be avoided by those who are concerned with their diet and fat intake. According to leading nutritionist Rosemary Stanton nothing could be further from the truth. Avocados are not only a delicious fruit, they are...

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Brussels Sprouts Recipes

Oven-baked Brussels sprouts Once you try baked Brussels sprouts you’ll probably never bother with steaming or boiling them again. 10-12 Brussels sprouts 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste 3 cloves garlic, crushed (see options, below) 1....

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