Peanut Butter Banana Bites
Ingredients:
3 bananas
100-125g cup peanut butter
200g dark chocolate melted
2tsp coconut oil
Method:
Peel and slice bananas into a.5cm thick slices
Line a tray with baking paper
Put 1/2 teaspoon peanut butter on a banana slice and add another […]
A-Z of Herbs and Spices N is for Nettle
Today’s herb is Nettle
Nettle, or stinging nettle, is a shrub that comes from northern Europe and Asia. Its scientific name is Urtica dioica.
It has been a staple in herbal medicine since ancient times. Ancient Egyptians […]
A-Z of Herbs – M is for Mace & Mint
Today’s herb is Mint
Mint is the name for over a dozen plant species, including peppermint and spearmint, that belong to the genus Mentha.
While eating the plant offers some health benefits, research shows that several […]
A-Z of Herbs & Spices
Today’s herb is Lavender
Its name derives from the Latin root “lavare,” which literally means “to wash”. The earliest recorded use of lavender dates back to ancient Egypt. There, lavender oil played a role in the […]
A-Z of Herbs & Spices K is for Kaffir Lime & Kefir
From our resident Food Finder Krissy Billiczky
Today’s herb / plant is Kaffir Lime leaves
Kaffir or Makrut limes (Citrus hystrix) are different from regular limes in that they are very bitter with bumpy skin. In Thailand, the makrut […]
A-Z of Herbs & Spices – J is for Jasmine &
From our lovely Food Finder Krissy Billiczky
Today’s herb is Jasmine
Jasmine tea is a type of tea, scented with the aroma of blossoms from the jasmine plant.
It’s typically based on green tea, but sometimes black […]
A-Z of Herbs & Spices H is for two herbs, Horseradish & Hibiscus
Form our resident food finder Krissy Billiczky
Today’s first herb is Horseradish
Horseradish is a white root vegetable known for its pungent taste and odour.
Horseradish is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe. It’s a cruciferous […]
A-Z of Herbs and Spices. G is for Gingko Biloba & Ginger
From our resident food finder Krissy Billiczky
Today’s herb is Gingko Biloba
Also known as the maidenhair tree, ginkgo is one of the oldest species of tree in the world. The trees can grow more than […]
A-Z of Herbs & Spices – F is for Fennel & Fenugreek
Brought to you by our resident food finder Krissy Biliczky
Today’s Herb is Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare, commonly known as fennel, is a flavourful culinary herb and medicinal plant.
Fennel plants are green and white, with feathery leaves and […]
A-Z of Herbs & Spices or in this case Herbs & Tea
Brought to you by our resident food finder Krissy Billiczky
Today’s herb / plant is Echinacea
Echinacea is a plant whose roots and leaves have been traditionally used for medicinal purposes.
Echinacea plants are also called “purple coneflower,” […]