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Wholefood Recipes & Garden Inspiration from our Food Forest

 NOURISHING • SEASONAL ABUNDANCE

Bridging the gap between the garden and the kitchen for a healthy and abundant life  ~ Aby Chalmers 

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Latest from the kitchen..

4th December 2024
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Light Meals, Sides & Soups
Potato, Red Onion & Egg Salad with Dill Vinaigrette
15th October 2024
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Light Meals, Sides & Soups
Lemon Roasted Cauliflower with Capers & Preserved Lemons
10th September 2024
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Dinner
Mediterranean Asparagus & Caper Pasta
9th April 2024
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Light Meals, Sides & Soups
Mexican Style Corn & Courgette Bake
16th November 2023
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Light Meals, Sides & Soups
Silverbeet, Thyme & Balsamic Onion Tart
19th October 2023
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Desserts & Sweets
No Bake Muesli Bars
21st November 2024
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Light Meals, Sides & Soups
Broad Bean, Feta & Mint Falafel with Very Garlicky Sauce & Flatbreads
11th October 2024
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Desserts & Sweets
Lemon & Lavender Syrup Cake
8th August 2024
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Desserts & Sweets
Tamarillo & Coconut Ripple Nice Cream
12th December 2023
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Desserts & Sweets
Strawberries & Cream
Galette
1st November 2023
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Condiments & Staples
Balsamic Onions
29th September 2023
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Desserts & Sweets
Banana Chocolate Chunk Cake
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