Yong green food

Second time at Yong green food. I think this is my favourite restaurant cafe at the moment. There are many vegetarian restaurants in melbourne but this is one of few where I can trust their quality of ingredients.

The staff are so friendly and nice quiet atmosphere

Last time I went with a friend and we had raw sushi and lentil hot pot with brown rice. I was not so sure about the chewiness of the sushi but the hot pot was very nice. The spices were not overpowering and very clean taste which I really like.

Today I took my daughter. (well, actually SHE took me out for lunch for mother's day lunch. not bad for a 6 year old)

I really wanted to explore the world of raw food more so we ordered nacho and cashew bread.

The dips especially sunflower seed and beetroot dips were so tasty. The meals looked quite small but surprisingly filling.

I couldn't say no to a dessert afterwards. We shared a blueberry cashew cheesecake. The crust could have been a bit more nutty but my daughter loved it. She did say it tasted like my raw cheesecake.

I will definitely go back again and try more things. It can't go wrong with an organic and vegan restaurant. I hope there will be more of these opening up...

I will post a little thought on raw food soon.

date squares

I made these date squares for friday market at my daughter's school.

crust- oats, wholemeal spelt flour, sunflower oil, coconut oil, cinnamon and coconut sugar.

filling- dates, lemon juice and amaranth.

baked at 180 degrees till the crust browns nicely.

wholesome snack for anytime...

snack with Acai and pickled vegetables

After a good labour at my garden this is my quick snack.

Pickled vegetables are great to have as a tasty condiment. Because I get excited about fresh vegetables and often buy too much all at once it is an excellent way of using them up too.

I have added about a table spoon of Acai. It is know for its an amazing energy source packed full of anti-oxidasnts, amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

1serve (5g) contains the same level of antioxidants as over blueberries.

my renewed garden

I have been a bit slack... My garden was looking so empty and sad. Well.. not anymore! I went to ceres and got heaps of goodies for my garden soil. And after a couple of hours (and about $80)..... great improvement!

I even made a kind of hot house for

my seeds. kale, celery, bok choy and cabbage. Now I just have to wait for a week for the fertiliser to settle and plant more seeds. (planning to plant onions, carrots, watercress etc.)

I got some live worms too for a worm farm. It was left here when I moved in and I have nev

er used it.

I hope in a few weeks I can post exciting photos (as my garden flourish!) I do need a bit of luck though I am not know to have green thumb....

omnivores dilemma by michael pollen 1

I have started reading omnivores dilemma by Michael Pollan

It is a must read if you'd like to know more about what you are eating. Pollan follows each of food chains- industrial, organic and alternative food. When you have a meal it is no longer a simple food for us anymore. The choice you make will have a tremendous impact on not just your health but the health of our environment, plant and animal species and our future generations.

The process that goes behind the high wall is as shocking and unnerving as I imagined and more.

The knowledge is power and the important thing is to act on the knowledge too.

I'm back

After the last post nearly 6 months ago. I am back!

There were a few things in my life I had to sort out and put the energy in. It was not pleasant but it made me grow up and think about myself and well being.

We complain often about a circumstance that we are not happy with. Finding the solution to make it better and find peace can be difficult. It takes time too.

However when you come out of it you are stronger, calmer and happier person.

Happiness is a decision that you make.

I will be posting some more soon.

Le paysan

We travelled to Kagawa in Shikoku Island to try out this vegetarian french restaurant, Le paysan

They sometimes use dairy but they have lots of things without it.

the food was fantastic!

You know when you go to a restaurant and order something. and then you think "I can make that easy and probably it will taste better...."

well, this was NOT it! the dish was very creative and you could

tell they spent lots of time and effort and of course took the skill

to prepare all the dishes.

the staff was knowledgeable and friendly.

enjoyed the experience a lot.