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Wholefood Recipes & Garden Inspiration from our Food Forest

 NOURISHING • SEASONAL ABUNDANCE

Bridging the gap between the garden and the kitchen for a healthy and abundant life  ~ Aby Chalmers 

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Latest from the kitchen..

19th September 2025
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Dinner
Italian Style Sundried Tomato & Feta Rissoles with Smoky Red Lentil & Tomato Sauce
16th May 2025
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Dinner
Caper & Lemon Butter Beans with Black Olive Pangrattato
7th May 2025
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Desserts & Sweets
Date & Tahini Bliss Balls
3 March 2025
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Desserts & Sweets
Oh-so-rich Beetroot & Hazelnut Brownies
12th January 2025
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Light Meals, Sides & Soups
Four Ingredient Zucchini & Feta Bites with Pink Sauce
8th December 2024
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Breakfast & Drinks
Summer Berry & Almond Chia Pudding
15th August 2025
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Condiments & Staples
Herb Preserved Lemons
9th May 2025
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Condiments & Staples
Fermented Hot Sauce
28th April 2025
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Dinner
One-Pan Rustic Vege & Feta Pasta
10 February 2025
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Light Meals, Sides & Soups
Tomato & Red Onion Tarte Tatin
11th January 2025
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Light Meals, Sides & Soups
Filled Zucchini Rosti with Black Garlic & Tomato Salsa
7th December 2024
Tamarillo and coconut ripple nice cream
Light Meals, Sides & Soups
Middle Eastern Beetroot & Red Onion Salad

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"In this time of fast foods and instant gratification, when even some health foods are highly processed, we could all benefit from taking the time to bridge the gap between the kitchen and the garden, so we can better nourish ourselves and our families."~ Aby  

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