Coronavirus Quality Information Links to Follow – Science, Epidemiology, Treatment and Practical Advice

18/03/202018/03/2020 Irena

Disclaimer Everything expressed in the article is my personal opinion. It is for every person to do their own research and decide what strategies and steps to take to reduce risks of infection to your family, loved ones and community at large. I am not a medical doctor, but a retired research scientist with PhD in biochemistry of nutrition. We started to follow the story since it broke in January and were taking steps to reduce our risks since February 1. We are both in high risk category, 65+, me additionally with multiple diagnosed autoimmune diseases and conditions. At the … Continue reading Coronavirus Quality Information Links to Follow – Science, Epidemiology, Treatment and Practical Advice

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Grain and Dairy Free Bread – High Nutritional Density, Super Easy to Make

06/03/2020 Irena

Among nearly two dozens of gluten free bread recipes under my belt, this buckwheat and quinoa bread, is the easiest one to make and bake. It is also the first bread recipe that was done in benchtop mixer all the … Continue reading Grain and Dairy Free Bread – High Nutritional Density, Super Easy to Make

Healthy Eating, Mains, One Pot Meals, Paleo6 Comments

Lamb Shanks Casserole

18/02/2020 Irena

I have been using deboned lamb shanks as a main source of red meat in our menu for several years now, since they became available in your Coles supermarket. Lamb shanks easy to cook in any combination with vegetables. I … Continue reading Lamb Shanks Casserole

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Gluten Free Cinnamon Buns with Ricotta and Almonds

07/02/2020 Irena

I already have the recipe for cinnamon buns in my blog, using gluten free rich yeast dough from my own dry ingredients mix. The recipe below is a little different in two features. Yeast dough has a different wet to … Continue reading Gluten Free Cinnamon Buns with Ricotta and Almonds

Pancakes and Crepes, Product Review5 Comments

Buckwheat Crepes Made with Pouring Cream Gluten Free

24/01/202003/02/2020 Irena

I have been making gluten free crepes for many years now. Initially, I used OrgraN gluten free plain flour, then switched to Well and Good plain flour that gave better texture and taste. We considered those crepes of better taste … Continue reading Buckwheat Crepes Made with Pouring Cream Gluten Free

Australia, Christmas Menu, Soups and Salads10 Comments

Tasmanian Crayfish Tail Salad

12/01/2020 Irena

This is another dish from our last Christmas lunch. This salad is so delicious with a delicate taste, that I am sure it will stay on our Christmas menu for many years to come. It is a hearty salad as … Continue reading Tasmanian Crayfish Tail Salad

Christmas Menu, Dough and Pastry, Sweet Baking12 Comments

Hazelnut Flour Meringue Cake with Coffee Vanilla Cream

27/12/2019 Irena

I made this cake two years in a row as the main dessert for Christmas lunch. Last year it was quite an experiment, with many rules and techniques not followed, in order to create a recipe for the cake that … Continue reading Hazelnut Flour Meringue Cake with Coffee Vanilla Cream

Bread, Dough and Pastry, Savoury BakingLeave a comment

Easy Gluten Free Yeast Bread – Mini Loaves

11/12/2019 Irena

I always bake special mini loaves bread for our Christmas lunch. The choice of slices shape and size comes out of desire to have a perfect match for 2 pieces of home cured salmon, the compulsory entree on our menu … Continue reading Easy Gluten Free Yeast Bread – Mini Loaves

Bread, Dough and Pastry, Savoury Baking, Sweet Baking8 Comments

Chia Seeds in Baking – Review II – Bread, Buns, Pies, Tarts

26/11/2019 Irena

Chia seeds can be used as whole or ground as one of the dry ingredients mix of the dough or pastry. They will increase the nutritional value of any baking product, being that gluten free or not. However, my approach … Continue reading Chia Seeds in Baking – Review II – Bread, Buns, Pies, Tarts

Healthy Eating, Mains, One Pot Meals3 Comments

Veal Cutlets Ragu with Beans and Cabbage

08/11/2019 Irena

Veal cutlets and ribs are in the favourite category of meat products in our family. They are a seasonal product and I try to buy them when they become available at our butcher’s shop. I usually cook them as ragu … Continue reading Veal Cutlets Ragu with Beans and Cabbage

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