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November 21, 2018 by Ronni Martin

Capsicum – Cashew Kale Chips

 

KALE

Brassica oleracea

Kale is usually available from the NSCF Organic Farmers Markets or you can grow it from seed available at the City Farm Nursery.  Kale is a non-hearting cabbage originating from Europe. It is hardy, frost-tolerant and drought tolerant. It has a number of varieties, the curly-leafed being most distinctive. It is best grown as a cool-season crop in the subtropics.

Kale is rich in Vitamin K as well as other vitamins and minerals, especially manganese.

The leaves and stalks can be used in stir-fries or stews or to make kale chips.


Capsicum-Cashew Kale Chips

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted cashews
  • 1 red capsicum, seeds removed and roughly chopped
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic, peeled and halved
  • 2 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 Tbs lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 bunch kale

Method:

  1. Cover cashews in water and soak for a minimum of 2 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 100°C.
  3. Grease and line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
  4. Using a food processor, blend cashews, capsicum, garlic, olive oil, lime juice and salt until pureed.
  5. Wash kale to remove any dirt, then spin dry using a salad spinner.
  6. Slice along the spine of the kale so that you are left with just the green leafy part.
  7. Put kale leaves into a large mixing bowl and pour the sauce over them.
  8. Using a spatula (or clean hands!) stir the sauce through the kale until evenly dispersed.
  9. Arrange the kale pieces in a single layer (with no overlaps) on the prepared baking tray. Make sure the leaves are uncurled, with no big clumps of sauce (it will take too long to dehydrate).
  10. Dehydrate in oven for 2-3 hours, or until completely crispy and dry. Flip the chips approximately every 45 minutes.

Note: A dehydrator can be used instead of the oven if you have one.

Filed Under: Organic Farmers Market Tagged With: City Farm Nursery, organic farmers market, Recipes

November 21, 2018 by Ronni Martin

Black Sapote,Vanilla & Chia pudding recipe

Black Sapote

Diospyros nigra

Black Sapote is a tropical fruit that is related to Persimmon. It is commonly known as chocolate pudding fruit due to its chocolate-like colour and pudding like texture. It is native to parts of Mexico and Central America, however it grows well in Brisbane and South-East Queensland.

Black Sapote is very high in Vitamin C (more than in an orange!), and is also a source of fiber, Vitamin A, calcium, potassium and iron.

After picking, the fruit will take 7-10 days to ripen. You will notice it change from light green and hard, to olive-green/brown and soft.

Black Sapote can be enjoyed on its own or with vanilla ice cream, in smoothies, mixed through muesli for breakfast (it makes a chocolate looking milk!), or in the following recipe:

Black Sapote, Vanilla & Chia Pudding

Makes 2 serves.

Ingredients

Chocolate Layer

  • 2 ripe black sapote, with seeds and skin removed
  • 1/3 of a 400mL can coconut cream
  • 2 Tbs chia seeds
  • 1 Tbs cocoa powder
  • 1 Tbs maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Vanilla Layer

  • 2/3 of a 400mL can coconut cream
  • 2 Tbs chia seeds
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • Strawberries to garnish, if desired

Method

  1. Vanilla Layer: Using a food processor, blender or nutribullet, blend coconut cream, chia seeds, maple syrup and vanilla until well mixed.
  2. Remove from blender and refrigerate.
  3. Chocolate layer: Blend black sapote, coconut cream, chia seeds, cocoa powder, syrup and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
  5. Beginning with vanilla, spoon layers into the glasses, alternating between vanilla and chocolate until the mixture is finished.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Garnish with strawberries.

Filed Under: Organic Farmers Market Tagged With: City Farm Nursery, organic farmers market, Recipes

November 20, 2018 by Ronni Martin

Sweet Potato Recipes

 


Sweet Potato 

Ipomea batatas

  • Tandoori chickpea stuffed sweet potatoes
  • Sweet potato pudding
  • Honey roasted sweet potatoes

Sweet potato is a vigorous ground cover vine which produces tubers at the leaf nodes. It prefers sandy, well – drained soil in sun or part-shade in the tropics or sub-tropics. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers, as they will promote leaf rather than tuber growth. Sweet potato is propagated by cuttings planted directly into the ground. Sweet potato flesh and skin colour varies from white to red to orange depending on the variety.

Sweet potatoes can be cooked in most ways that potatoes are – sliced and fried like chips, boiled, mashed or baked. The young growing tips can be stir fried or steamed as greens.


Serving size: 1/2 medium sized sweet potato (75 g)

In a serving size (unpeeled):

  • Energy 216 kJ
  • Protein 2 g
  • Fat 0.1 g
  • Carbs 11.8 g
  • Fiber 1.9 g
  • Vitamin A 575 µg
  • Vitamin C 1 mg
  • Iron 4 mg
  • Calcium 7 mg
Health Benefits

  • Supports eye health
  • Improves gut health
  • Regulates muscle contraction
  • Relives stress and anxiety

Storage: Sweet potatoes shouldn’t be kept in the fridge, because the exposure to cold temperatures “will produce a hard center and unpleasant taste.” Instead, keep your sweet potatoes at room temperature in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.

 


Tandoori Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

Tandoori Chickpeas
3 cups cooked chickpeas
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
Sweet potatoes
4 medium sized sweet potatoes (preferably the same size and shape for even cooking time)
1 Tbs tahini
¼ cup unsweetened plant – based milk (e.g. soy, rice, almond)
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp ginger powder
¼ tsp salt
2 cups washed and chopped leafy greens (e.g. silverbeet, spinach, kale)
Optional: chopped coriander, for serving
Tahini lime sauce
⅓ cup tahini
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ teaspoon salt
1 small clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Method
1. Preheat oven to 190°C
2. Clean the sweet potatoes and prick a few times with a fork.
3. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper, place the sweet potatoes on one tray and put it in the oven. Roast sweet potatoes.
4. Toss all the ‘tandoori chickpea’ ingredients together in a bowl until the spices are well dispersed. Place them on the second baking tray and put it in the oven. Cook for 45 mins, or until tender to prick with a fork.
5. Roast chickpeas for 30-35 mins, stirring half way through.
6. Meanwhile, whisk together all ingredients for the tahini lime sauce in a small bowl. Then bring a small saucepan of water to boil and gently steam or boil leafy greens and drain.
7. Once the sweet potatoes have cooled slightly, cut them in half (lengthwise), and gently scoop out the flesh, being careful not to pierce the skin.
8. Transfer sweet potato flesh to a large bowl and mash with the ‘sweet potato’ ingredients, then stir through the leafy greens.
9. Transfer the sweet potato skins to a plate. Scoop the mashed potato mixture back into the skins. Top with the roasted chickpeas. Drizzle with tahini sauce and sprinkle with chopped coriander if desired.


Sweet Potato Pudding

From NSCF Share Cookbook, Page 57

Ingredients

6 medium sized sweet potatoes
900 ml coconut milk
4 Tbs sugar

Method
Peel and dice sweet potatoes.
Heat coconut milk and stir in the sugar until it dissolves.
Add diced sweet potato and bring to the boil, stirring regularly.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the sweet potato is tender.
Serve either warm or chilled.
Note: Leave out the sugar to make a side dish for curry.


Quick and easy recipe!

Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp honey

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
  2. Melt the butter and combine with honey, oil and salt
  3. Coat the sweet potatoes with the butter mixture
  4. Spread potatoes on a baking sheet
  5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until tender
  6. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes
  7. Serve

 

 

Filed Under: Organic Farmers Market Tagged With: farming, organic farmers market, Recipes

November 20, 2018 by Desi Achilleos

Holistic Therapies at the NSCF Sunday Organic Farmers Market

Every week at the NSCF Sunday Organic Farmers Market from 6am to 11am you can find a range of fresh organic produce stalls, groceries and breakfast options. We also host an array of Holistic Health Services, from massage, tarot readings, or natural beauty treatments like eyebrow threading. The theme at the farm this month is #nourishingnovember and what is more nourishing than treating yourself to a Holistic Health or Beauty Service!

Here are just some of the regular stalls you can visit at he Farm on a Sunday morning.

 

 

1st Lady Health & Beauty

As regulars at the Markets for over 2 yeas 1st Lady Health and Beauty offer :

  • Eyebrow threading
  • Brow and Lash Tinting
  • Henna Designs and
  • Massage

Eyebrow shaping with natural cotton, henna from a flowering plant, and massage with organic oils are natural methods geared to make you feel revived and beautiful.

They are so talented and friendly.

Why not treat yourself this  Sunday.

Find them on Facebook here.

Kohki Therapy

KOHKI Therapy  literally means “a therapy of brilliant light“. It uses the natural light energy emitted from burning incense to enhance the circulation, heal damaged tissues and refresh your body & mind into a state of harmonious tranquility. Kohki Therapy is a Japanese Holistic Medicine powered by heated herbal incense.  The incenses used in KOHKI Therapy are made from organic moxa and other various kinds of medicinal herbs. Each organic product is processed by hand. This therapy as it is, has remained unchanged, loved and inherited through generations. Natural healing and truly deep relaxation arises from natural things, and we believe in therapy inherited through generations of healers and from our great predecessors’ teachings.

We always keep in mind simple questions. What is the genuine method of healing? How can our practice be beneficial to everybody in need? How can you get a substantial outcome free from deception or illusion?

We always seek for, and put the most emphasis on tangible effects with our clients. KOHKI Therapy is not something like a magical hocus-pocus, but one of serious approaches against our still not-fully-unveiled body and mind complex. Try it once, and then judge whether it is something for you or not. We assure you that it feels quite different from other modalities and is worth trying.

Certification

100% organic medicinal herb. No chemicals nor preservatives

You can see Kohki Therapy most Sundays at our Markets or you can contact directly:

tel: +61 7 3871 3603 (office)

0406-556-117 (mobile)

aussie.kohki1@bigpond.com

http://kohkitherapy.com

 

 

 

Zenthai Shiatsu

Adam Buchanan, the founder and owner of Zenith Holistic Healing, offers Zenthai Shiatsu, traditional chinese medicine techniques, sound healing, reiki, and life guidance. By combining complimentary healthcare, western medicine and the philosophy of eastern tradition, Zenith Holistic Healing provides clients with an all-encompassing and tailored approach to wellbeing and health.

At the Sunday Markets Adam offers Body Work Massage Therapy. If you want to receive relief from sore or injured backs, shoulders, hips, necks etc. Adam can create healing space and relief in your body. Its also fun! 🙂

Adam also provides his services during the week. You can contact him on 0418988634 and he will offer a 20% discount to any one who is a Northey Street City Farm patron.

Find more about him here:

https://www.facebook.com/ZenithHolisticHealing/
https://www.instagram.com/zenithholistichealing/
http://www.zenithholistichealing.com.au/

Filed Under: Organic Farmers Market

October 13, 2018 by Desi Achilleos

Green Smoothies

Green Smoothies are a locally produced by Sky Hunt. A Brisbane mum of two primary school age children, Sky spent 25 years as a personal trainer and was a competitive Bodybuilder and a University Judo Player.  This meant she needed to understand what nutrition was required to perform at an elite level.

After studying the nutritional requirements needed for the body, Sky has developed her Green Smoothies which she freezes in order to capture the nutrition.

“Being a daily intake, anything less than organic will build up like residue in the body, so it is extremely important that my product is organic”, says Sky Hunt.

All Green Smoothies are blended not juiced, keeping in essential nutrients and fibre, before being frozen in recyclable pods. Sky only uses local seasonal organic produce in her Green Smoothies so the ingredients will vary from season to season. However, her organic blended Green Smoothies will have the following essential ingredients and nutrients:

Mint
Protein, Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus and Zinc, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper and Manganese.

​Kale
Vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, and copper; a very good source of vitamin B6, fiber, calcium, potassium, vitamin E, and vitamin B2; and a good source of iron, magnesium vitamin B1, omega-3 fats, phosphorus, protein, folate, and vitamin B3.

Baby Spinach
Vitamin K, vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin E, calcium, potassium and vitamin C. It is a very good source of dietary fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, protein and choline.

Flat Leaf Parsley
Vitamin K and vitamin C as well as a good source of vitamin A, folate and iron. Parsley’s volatile oil components include myristicin, limonene, eugenol and alpha-thujene. Flavonoids include apiin, apigenin, crisoeriol and luteolin.

​Lemon
Antioxidant with vitamin C, folate, potassium

​Ginger
Vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, folate, riboflavin, niacin.

Spring ingredients include Mint, Kale, Purple Carrot, Baby Spinach, Pear, Flat Leaf Parsley, Celery, Hemp Seeds, Lemon, Sunflower Kernels, Wheatgrass and Ginger.

Green Smoothies are 100% organic, dairy free, nut free, preservative free, gluten free, egg free, with no added sugar. Each 100ml Green Smoothie Pod is a concentrated blend of organic vegetables and fruit designed to be mixed with coconut water (other options include: chilled water or mineral water). Designed perfectly to have daily for breakfast, as a post exercise drink, or a beverage when you feel like a refreshing healthy drink.

So if you are time poor and haven’t time to blend your own fruit and vegetables, find the Green Smoothie stall every Sunday at Northey Street Sunday Organic Farmers Market 6am-11am and grab a pod.

​Green Smoothies customers have said they are delicious and a simple way to supplement and improve their diet and experience the positive health effects of weight management, improved sleep, greater concentration, reduced mood swings, and regular bowel movement…. A Pod a Day Keeps the Doctor Away!

You can get home deliveries within a  20 minute radius from Brisbane CBD

Find more about Green Smoothies here:

https://www.greensmoothies.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/greensmoothies.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/greensmoothies.com.au/

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