from all our us to you, from the farmers, to the staff at the Organic Empire, we are so grateful for your support throughout 2010 and look forward to a bigger and better 2011.
The Organic Empire is about delivering the highest quality organic foods all over Victoria. Real food grown by people that have passion for what they do and in turn create the freshest, healthiest organic foods around. To these our farmers, we take off our hats for their bounty is what keeps us healthy and alive.tastesbetter@organicempire.com.au
Monday, December 20, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
SUSTAINABLE TABLE
Hello everyone, I would love to introduce a fantastic non for profit group called Yaubula. Yaubula is a group of amazing individuals that are commited to sustainable and healthy future of the earth and its inhabitants. They channel the funds to support sustainable development projects globally. They have combined with some amazing individuals from around Victoria, notable chefs, farmers, producers, winemakers, gardeners and everyday people who are tackling environmental issues through to create The Sustainable Table. This is a fabulous addition to any kitchen, packed with inspiration, great recipes, advice and ways to be a conscious foodie including seasonal charts, foods to avoid and so much more. It even has a entry from our own Angela Gioffre, from the Organic Empire. Check out the promo here.
The Sustainable Table from Hayley Giachin on Vimeo.
This the best CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER, its the gift that keeps on giving. Want a buy a copy for delivery before christmas. Email us tastesbetter@organicempire.com.au and the book is yours for only $39.95, wrapped in brown paper with a gift tag....so easy to be healthy and green. 100% of all profits goes back into supporting YAUBULA.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Holy Guacamole
2 organic avocado
2 organic ripe tomato, finely chopped
3 organic spring onions, chopped finely
Juice of ½ organic lemon
Mix spring onions, tomatoes and lemon juice, season with salt to taste, place in the fridge to allow favours to marry. Just before serving add the avocado by placing in the bow and mashing with above ingredients.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Raw cookies for santa
3 cups of raw cashews
1 vanilla bean
¼ cup coconut oil
¼ cup agave
This recipe handed down from Mother Claus to make sure that Santa is getting the goodness he needs this christmas without the refined products...
Dairy Free Choc Chips
½ cup raw cacao powder
¼ cup coconut oil
¼ cup agave
Blend cookie mixture in food processor until fine. Add cashews first and then remove ¼ of cup of the powder to use later.
To make choc chips. Add all items into a food processor, blend until smooth and spread out onto a baking tray and place in the freezer until hard. Then cut or break into small pieces.
Mix the Choc Chips into the Cookie mixture and roll into small balls and flatten with a fork. Then press the cookie into the cashew powder to finish and keep either in the fridge or freezer.
1 vanilla bean
¼ cup coconut oil
¼ cup agave
This recipe handed down from Mother Claus to make sure that Santa is getting the goodness he needs this christmas without the refined products...
Dairy Free Choc Chips
½ cup raw cacao powder
¼ cup coconut oil
¼ cup agave
Blend cookie mixture in food processor until fine. Add cashews first and then remove ¼ of cup of the powder to use later.
To make choc chips. Add all items into a food processor, blend until smooth and spread out onto a baking tray and place in the freezer until hard. Then cut or break into small pieces.
Mix the Choc Chips into the Cookie mixture and roll into small balls and flatten with a fork. Then press the cookie into the cashew powder to finish and keep either in the fridge or freezer.
Rainbow Radish Salad
This delightful recipe comes from farmer Wayne down in Baxter. Its an amazing dish in flavour and especially delightful to the eye in this festive season.
1 bunch organic rainbow radish
3tbs organic extra virgin olive oil
1/2 bunch parsley chopped finely
Salt to taste
Thinly slice the radish, so that you have a consistent paper thin radish slices, garnish with parsley, season with salt and drizzle with oil. Yes its that easy
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