Monthly Archives: July 2014

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  Tofu Vegetable Bowl

  Posted at 5:20 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Jul 28th

  Would you believe it’s been a gloriously sunny today? That’s right, actual sunshine. Not warm, but sun all the same. Blue skies. A light breeze (though, wearing a flippy skirt was not a wise move)…all that jazz. Considering it’s first day back at university, it’s nice to have some brightness in the world. Lectures…what were those again? In all honesty it’s good to slide back into days that have some form of structure. Days, that no longer meld effortlessly into the next, into one big blob of ‘what did I even do/accomplish in that time?’. Deadlines aren’t all that bad. Truly. To celebrate the impromptu burst of spring weather – there are even, shockingly, yellow daffodils blooming in the grounds – we’ve got a light refreshing meal on the cards. ‘Vegetable and Tofu Bowl’ may sound less than appetising, but trust me on this one. Go on, I dare you. Continue reading →

  Posted in Mains | Tagged Mushroom, Rocket, Snow Pea, Sweet Potato, Tofu, Vegan, Vegetarian

• A new ‘About Page’

  Posted at 1:37 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Jul 23rd

  Sorry peeps. No recipe today. I’ve just spent the last hour or two bashing my head repeatedly over my desk trying to pen a new ‘about page’. Okay, that’s a slight exaggeration, but it was pretty darn difficult all the same. Would you believe me if I said it was an awful lot easier to write about food than yourself? One can’t help but feel supremely egotistical when writing/talking about oneself. Have you said too much? Or conversely, have you left out the facts that actually matter? It’s a process filled with doubt. Characterised by backspacing. Re-typing. Backspacing again. Continue reading →
  Posted in Ramblings
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  Coconut Jam Slice

  Posted at 3:33 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Jul 21st

  Every year as the cold weather sets in I staunchly declare that I will stick to my fitness regime, that I won’t succumb to those fatty/sugary/salty cravings and that I won’t complain about the rain/wind/grey skies. Hmph. Who are you kidding girl? When those sneaky winter blues and the “I-want-to-face-plant-into-a-bowl-of-fresh-summer berries, or more likely, a-big-fat-double chocolate-brownie-mm-mm” mindset emerges it’s good to be reminded that winter is a superb season. It provides a multitude of delicious culinary opportunities – soups, hearty stews, various bakes and pies resplendent with seasonal veg such as beetroot, cauliflower, brussel sprouts (yes, brussel sprouts), leeks, silverbeet and sweet potato…the list goes on. However, if you thought this was going to be a post incorporating some of the aforementioned healthy veg, you’ll be sadly mistaken. Despite the wonderful array of healthy seasonal recipes available, it’s the pastries, sweets and rich cheesy, cheesy, cheesy dishes that beckon.  Let’s blame it on our ancestors – after all they were hardwired to reduce their energy expenditure and increase their consumption of calorie dense foods as the air turned chilly. Mole-like burrowing under the duvet and second helpings of pudding is therefore justified. Just sayin’. Continue reading →

  Posted in Biscuits, Cookies & Slices | Tagged Coconut, Jam, Slice
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  Carrot, Coconut & Coriander Soup

  Posted at 4:46 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Jul 14th

  Apparently it is possible to have too much of a good thing. I’ve had plenty of opportunities to blog over the last fortnight, yet have not felt the inclination to do so. On arriving back at my mother’s home I made a beeline for the kitchen and immediately donned my apron. Unpacking could wait. An immense about of cooking ensued over the following days, with three dishes on the first evening alone. After twelve weeks of virtually being starved of all forms of cooking it was bliss to be back in the kitchen. However, spending nigh on a week relentlessly stirring, chopping, whipping, icing, baking, boiling and photographing takes it’s toll. In an I-don’t-want-to-even-think-about-food kind of way. Now that my friends is a rare occasion. Continue reading →

  Posted in Soups | Tagged Carrot, Coconut Milk, Coriander, Soup, Sweet Potato, Vegetarian

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  Hullo! I'm Shani. Thanks for stopping by! Here you'll find vegetarian recipes oriented towards balancing that fickle line between supreme indulgence and wholesome eating. There's also many a musing about food waste (and it's many manifestations), with tips on how to reduce it at a household level. To find out more, hit the 'About' tab in the top menu...