Walnuts And Dates Meringue Slice

200g walnuts – cut in smaller chunks 300g dates – cut in smaller chunks 6 egg whites 300g raw sugar Preheat oven to 220C. Roast the walnuts for about 5 minutes.  Keep an eye on it as they burn easily! Move them onto a cold tray to cool down quicker. Lower the oven temperature to 160C. Line a baking tray with a baking paper. Whisk the egg whites to soft peek, then add the sugar slowly and whisk until the meringue is creamy, thick and stiff. Add the dates and walnuts into the meringue and fold in gently. Move into the cake tin and bake for about 40-45 minutes. Tips:… Read More

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Let’s Talk Vegetables

Story and Photo by Ewa Bekiesch, Certified Permaculture Designer and Educator, QLD Pacific Haven (This is the article I wrote for our local monthly magazine The Beacon, Issue 2, 2018) Let’s Talk Vegetables Based on the new report from the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare, all Australians (99%) aged 2–18, and 9 in 10 adults aged 19 and over do not eat the recommended number of daily serves of vegetables. The food we eat plays an important role in our health and well-being. Good nutrition contributes to quality of life, helps maintain healthy body weight, protects against infection, and reduces the risk of chronic conditions and premature death. Chronic… Read More

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