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  Apple Pecan Flaxseed Loaf

  Posted at 9:42 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Sep 15th

  Being the obsessively organised creature that I am, I had pencilled in ‘write blog post, or else’ into my diary for Monday evening. I.e. right now. What I hadn’t factored into this planning was roasting my finger-tips until very ‘well done’ indeed at work just hours ago. Ouch. Consequently said fingers make little mighty loud squeals of protest each time they hit the keyboard. The ‘or else’ was looming. Fortunately I still have a stash of pre-typed posts up my sleeve…this Apple Pecan Flaxseed Loaf is one of them. Go forth and read if you fancy. Meanwhile these fried finger-tips are on a mission to seek relief in something icy. Continue reading →

  Posted in Breads, Cakes & Muffins | Tagged Apple, Chickpea, Pecan, Whole-wheat
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  Spiced Pumpkin Bundt Cake

  Posted at 2:14 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Sep 7th

  Not to be fatalistic and all that but sometimes you wake up and just know it’s going to be an uphill battle all day. On the plus side, if you’re so damn confident that it will be you can try your darndest to moderate it. Hey, we’re not saying you can become Pollyanna, but it is possible avoid being a completely miserable/grumpy human being. Truly. And if all else turns to poop at least you know you tried. As you’re parents are apt to tell you time and time again, you always get brownie points for that. Hmmmm speaking of brownies…ever wondered why you crave sugar-saturated or fatty foods on those ‘let’s-hate-on-life’ days? Well, there’s science behind it. Sugar and fat stimulates the production of endorphins, i.e. the ‘feel good hormone’, making you feel, well, happy. That’s a good excuse as ever to bake a cake, right? I mean, science is pretty much commanding you to. Continue reading →
  Posted in Breads, Cakes & Muffins | Tagged Cake, Honey, Pumpkin, Yoghurt
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  Bobotie

  Posted at 3:14 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Aug 25th

  This post was scheduled to go up last Monday. Clearly my technological skills are not up to scratch! Anyway, here it is: a week late but here all the same. Bobotie. Looks revolting. Tastes fan-tiddly-astic. “Hold up a sec”, you say. What on earth is Bobotie? I’ll forgive you for asking. Unless you’re South African, or of South African descent it’s highly unlikely that you’ve come across this particular specimen. The traditional version consists of a sweet, spicy beef mince sauce, topped with an eggy layer, dotted with bay leaves. Think Sheperd’s pie on steroids. Or magic mushrooms. The ingredients list is most peculiar – chutney, jam, bread soaked in milk, lemon juice, curry powder….but it works in a most satisfying way. Have a little faith. Continue reading →

  Posted in Mains | Tagged Egg, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Mince
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  Sugar Free Fruit Cake

  Posted at 8:51 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Aug 11th

  There are some things you need in life. Like milk in black tea.  We’ve all had that awkward moment when you walk into the kitchen, boil the billy, pour the lovely steaming hot water over your tea bag, walk to the fridge humming away (you’re happy because you’re about to have a fantastic cuppa), open the door and bam. Humming stops. The milk isn’t there. You peer into the fridge, wondering if you need glasses (or forgot to put them on). You close the door. Open it again. Peer inside, a little more tentatively this time. Still not there. You blink hard. It’s still not there. You close the refrigerator door and back away slowly. Things are no longer right in the world. There is NO milk for your tea. Some things in life need milk. Like black tea. Other things can do without apparently vital ‘ingredients’. Such as this Sugar Free Fruit Cake. Continue reading →

  Posted in Breads, Cakes & Muffins | Tagged Dairy-Free, Fruit Cake, Mango, Sugar-Free
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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

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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...