Tag: Coconut

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  ANZAC Slice

  Posted at 3:54 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Jan 13th

  The only thing worse than battling through a university subject in the summer break (the first of two, why oh whyyyyyy do you do this to yourself?!), is a take-home exam for said subject in the summer break. You’re only just easing back into the whole study fandangle. Essays you might just deal with. You’ve written enough of those. But a take-home exam? No thank you. They say kindly the day before ‘it’ll be easy. If you’ve done all the readings and attended all the classes you’ll be just fine’. Hah. Liars. When on earth did we learn about the physiognomy of nature? Oh. Maybe that’s when you were daydreaming about what to cook for dinner. Mm that’s right. Big-whoops there. Continue reading →
  Posted in Biscuits, Cookies & Slices | Tagged ANZAC, Coconut, Golden Syrup, Oats, Whole-wheat flour
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  Coconut Custard (Dairy Free)

  Posted at 8:45 am by tastewithoutwaste

  Dec 23rd

  People talk about how we should think of those who are less fortunate than us during the Festive season. But why just now? Why does it have to be assigned to a certain timeframe? Is it guilt? That we are too busy? That we feel extra lucky around Christmas, so it is easier to spot those who aren’t so? That it is more obvious in the holiday period? The latter is certainly correct – yesterday as I battled my way through the crowds in central Melbourne to the blood bank (and no, I’m not a vampire) I observed a harried Christmas shopper very nearly step on a homeless man who was curled up to the side of the pavement. Call me an emotional wreck but I fall apart a little inside every time I see people who have faced true hardship. Admittedly it was especially bad when juxtaposed against the waves of frantic Christmas shoppers: stressed and focused on money. Needless to say I had much to ponder as I sat in the blood donor chair, hooked up to a plasma-extraction-machine-thingy. Continue reading →
  Posted in Desserts, Sauces & Condiments | Tagged Coconut, Custard, Dairy-Free, Rum
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  Bushwalker Biscuits

  Posted at 3:44 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Apr 28th

  Yo Dad, it’s your birthday. Just in case you’ve forgotten (because old age does that), you’re sixty today. Jeez that’s not exactly spring-chicken material any more, is it? Not to matter, although you may be more akin to an older, scragglier rooster than a cute, fluffy chick you are wise. And wise is good. One day I hope to be as sagacious as you. To know that the best kind of birthday involves eschewing all forms of modern life and retreating to the wilds of Tassie for a five-night hike. To party it up with the drop-bears and slithery snakes rather than people. I mean, who want’s a nagging elder daughter telling you regularly that you are officially eligible for a seniors card? You know you love me, deep down there somewhere. But in all honesty, Happy Birthday. You’ve proven over the years that age really don’t mean a thang. That your bones may get a little older, a little creakier, the muscles a little tighter, but that doesn’t stop you, no way. You’ve also taught me how to make a bangin’ batch of ‘Bushwalker Biscuits’. One of the many important things in life. Continue reading →

  Posted in Biscuits, Cookies & Slices | Tagged Biscuit, Coconut, Dates, Pawpaw, Rolled oats
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  Sri Lankan Coconut Pumpkin Curry

  Posted at 4:21 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Apr 8th

  I’ve been distinctly depressed this week. Perhaps that’s a misuse of the term. Not in a serious-mental-health-sense, but more so the downhearted, disconsolate kind. What triggered this bout of dejectedness? I ashamed to say. Twas the film Insurgent. Alrighty, don’t judge too harshly! More specifically (and in a similar line to the Hunger Games etc. – i.e. those kinds of movies) it was the female protagonist in particular who prompted this downhearted spell. Why? They’re so goddam baddass it hurts. Never fail, every time I watch these kinds of films I want to a) be them or b) become a stunt artist. Neither of which is going to happen. Reality check. It’s not the killing, heart/gut wrenching situations, the perpetual fear/anxiety or even the complicated-yet-passionate blooming romance I’m after, nuh-uh. It’s that sense of being strong, of giving it absolutely everything and then some more, of wholly devoting yourself to a cause/situation. Of being fearless – “take my hand, drag me headfirst, fearless” (obligatory T-Swizzle reference there; it appears we’re letting loose with all the dorky confessions today!). Continue reading →

  Posted in Mains | Tagged Coconut, Curry, Lemongrass, Pumpkin, Vegan, Vegetarian
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  Butter Bean, Cashew & Coconut Korma

  Posted at 4:37 pm by tastewithoutwaste

  Sep 22nd

  We haven’t had a curry recipe around these parts for a very long time. In fact, it’s been over a year since this fella (and to top it off the photos are perhaps the very worst I’ve taken. Ever.) How is it possible that I’ve only give you one measly curry recipe during tastewithoutwaste’s lifetime? Despicable. It would appear that curry’s are a rare event in my kitchen. Not true. We like our curry’s yes indeedy. However, you may argue that this does not classify as a curry. It’s not spicy in a set-your-tongue-on-fire manner. It’s at the mildest end of the term mild. But that’s okay. It’s still curry (at least in my book) and curry is always welcome. Especially in the heart of winter. Which in Australia it isn’t any more – we hit twenty degrees (celsius) today people, twenty! But no matter. Continue reading →

  Posted in Mains | Tagged Butter Bean, Cashew, Coconut, Korma, 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...