Turmeric Buckwheat Loaf
This is a deliciously nourishing, completely gluten and dairy free, paleo and vegan (if egg left out) loaf of bread. Buckwheat is a powerhouse of nutrition. It is so quick and easy and can be transformed into limitless variations. It is one of my favourite go to gluten free bread recipes that I change up all the time. I'm sure to share some more delicious takes on this loaf soon!
2 cups buckwheat groats
(soaked overnight or atleast 3 hours and rinsed well)
1 egg plus water to make up 1 cup liquid
(or 1 tbsp chia seeds stirred through water instead of egg)
1/4 onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes (chopped)
1 cup packed chopped herbs and greens (I used silver beet)
2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
In a food processor process the buckwheat, egg or chia and water until you have a smoothish batter. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until well combined. Pour into a greased loaf tin and bake at 180 degrees for 40 minutes to 1 hour.
Autumn Love
Fresh Autumn Greetings,
A chill in the air, wrapped up in reds, oranges, browns and green apples. Warm woollens and hot soup bubbling on the stove. I'm not the only Autumn lover.
I've been wanting to get this new price list out to you for days, apologies if you were waiting. The amount of orders I've been receiving has meant it kept getting put back. And that's fantastic!
I was totally inspired on Sunday at a workshop held by Lindsay from Hart, Mind and Food at Flour Flower. Lindsay brings a lifetime of knowledge and an experienced chefs perspective to immune boosting super foods and nourishing whole foods. Let thy food be thy medicine and while your at it, infuse it with joy and passion, savour the colour, flavour, texture, love the taste! Not only was I inspired by Lindsay, I was inspired by a room packed full of people who care about eating real nourishing whole food. YES!
So seeing as this is a little rushed, I just want to share a collection of autumn foodie inspirations, I hope they light a spark in you to step into your kitchen and create, with love. I would like to share the recipes with you, hopefully soon on a real website and blog! And then they will all be there in one place to find as you need them.
Keep creating, eating, ordering nourishing organic whole foods, just reply to let me know what you would like.
Namaste,
Kate x
Green apples turn to Crunchy Autumn Apple Crumble, with homemade Coconut Milk and Cinnamon Coconut Cream
Autumn lunch of Warming Dal, veges and homemade red and green pestos.
Another lunch I've been loving... Autumn Rainbow plate, a rainbow of fresh veges, homemade rocket pesto, hummus, pink kim chi and a buckwheat loaf.
I just love a coffee and a scone or muffin! Dense, chewy, mmm, this day I just couldn't help it, coffee, Green Apple and Date Buckwheat Scones and a glass of fizzy fresh turmeric root and orange water kefir. Refreshing.
We are One Conscious Life.
Namaste
Kate x
Spicy Chai Coconut Fruit Bread
Hi there,
Welcome to the first Conscious Life instalment!
I am super excited to start supplying all you beautiful people with fresh, affordable, organic whole food ingredients, and even more excited about sharing my passion for creating and eating delicious, nutritious, whole food, bursting with goodness.
You really can taste and smell the freshness of these ingredients, they are sweet, aromatic, crunchy, fresh! A far cry from the sometimes bitter, rancid or stale taste of food that’s been sitting on a shelf too long.
That’s why the first recipe I’ll share is this super simple idea, no mucking about, just so yummy and fresh. It has been the favourite in our house since we received our first ingredients. It’s our go to breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dessert.
Simply slice a banana, dollop on yoghurt, sprinkle generously with fresh, sweet and crunchy pumpkin seeds, coconut chips and chia seeds. So good!
I feel the next recipe is a fitting one to share first as the original bread recipe is my Mum’s famous home made brown bread. An absolute favourite, the recipe shared many times, the smell and taste of warm, home baked bread, fresh from the oven, evokes the best memories of devouring slices slathered in melting butter, really can you beat it?
I’ve suped up the original recipe with loads of juicy dried fruit, coconut and fresh chai spices to create…
Spicy Chai Coconut Fruit Bread
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon honey or sugar
1 cup cold water
1 tablespoon yeast
4 cups wholemeal flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon himalayan or sea salt
1/2 cup chopped apricots
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
1/3 cup flaxseeds
3/4 cup coconut chips
Melt the honey in the hot water, add the cold water and sprinkle the yeast on top. Leave to bubble for 5 or so minutes.
Combine the dry ingredients and stir in the yeast mixture once it’s frothy and activated. If it’s a little dry just add a drop more water.
Put it into an oiled loaf tin and leave it to rise in a warm place for about an hour.
Bake at 180 for about 45 minutes, it will sound hollow when tapped when it's done.
Absolute heaven, for afternoon tea, slathered in melting butter, with my mama as company and a fresh pot of dandelion tea.
I hope you get a chance to order some goodness, take the time in your kitchen to create some love and share with special people.
We are One Conscious Life.
Namaste
Kate