Paleo Hacks
BAKE IT BABY!
Baking is a bit of an art at the best of times, but Paleo baking is a bit of different animal. You're baking without gluten, sometimes with more fats, and definitely with flours that don't act like conventional wheat flour. Here's a little guideline that I've put...
HOW TO MAKE POACHED & SHREDDED CHICKEN
This is a quick and easy thing to know how to do. It's great to knock up any day of the week so there's protein in the fridge to help you chuck together fast snacks and meals. You can use skinless/boneless chicken breast or thighs or a mixture of the two. layer your...
Banana-Free Paleo Pancakes & Waffles
So, I've had some folks tell me they don't dig bananas, so what can they use instead when it come to whizzing up pancakes or waffles with our Smith St Paleo Pancake & Waffle Mix? It's really a case of subbing in 1/2 cup of any of the following...
Nice Melons
Picking melons at the store can be a bit hit and miss, but here’s a little guide I follow to try to make more hits than misses…. When picking a WATERMELON: pick it up, it should feel heavy for its size. look for a buttery yellow spot on one side....
BLOAT YOUR GOAT?
So even though we’ve learnt we’re not really built for it, we continue to consume cow boob juice in our diet. Apparently up to 70% of the world population show signs of lactose intolerance, so instead of 7 out of 10 of you continuously crop dusting...
THE FLEXIBLE PALEO DIET
Now I’ve got a confession to make. I’m not strictly 100% Paleo 100% of the time. Oh my gosh! The shock! The horror! I’m more of an 80-20 kinda girl. Maybe even 90-10. But I never want to be that person who no one wants to invite over or go out for...
Know your Cabbage
I hated cabbage when I was a kid. It smelt like farts and I always thought it was bland and horrible. My mum, bless her cotton socks, wasn't the best in the kitchen when I was a kid, and she just used to boil it up then jazz it up with black...
Making Veggie stock from Scraps
Stock or broth is something I always have in the fridge or freezer, whether its veg or meat-based. It’s the base for knocking up quick soups, gives body and flavour to slow cooked dishes, perfect for braising leafy greens and deglazing pans. Here’s...
Paleo Multi-Seed Bread Mix
By now I'm hoping you guys have all tried our Paleo Multi-Seed Bread Mix. It's a pantry must-have for when that bread craving hits. It's packed with nuts and seeds and super filling. All you need to add is the wet ingredients, simple! - no...
What’s the Dealio with MCT Oils?
As the name suggests, MCT (medium chain triglyceride) oil contains medium-length chains of fat called triglycerides. It’s the mystical ingredient in your bulletproof coffee and is mainly derived from coconut oil. MCT oil has quite a few health...
Things to do with Tahina that aren’t hummus
Just in case you didn’t know because you live under a rock, tahina is a condiment made from ground sesame seeds. It’s Paleo, vegan, full of good fats and bloody delicious. It’s also super easy to get your hands on a pretty inexpensive, particularly...
NEED A LITTLE SLEEP ASSIST?
So I can't promise any of these are going to knock you for 6 straight into the land of nod, but a healthy tipple pre-bedtime has got to be worth a shot over popping some chemical laden tablet from the pharmacist right? TART CHERRY JUICE -...
NOT ALL CANNED COCONUT MILK IS EQUAL
Coconut milk is a damn delicious ingredient, and pretty essential for a kick arse Thai curry or a creamy Paleo dessert. But not all canned coconut milk is equal... READ THE LABEL - so even though canned coconut milk doesn't need any other stuff...
THE BROTH SISTERS NOW IN DUBAI
So one half of these broth sisters is my mate Linda, whom I used to work with at Emirates. She also has since left flying, moved back home to Oz, and followed her passion into the healthy food arena, so big ups to you Linda you legend! While not...