By Ilaria Catizone These cookies have so much going for them… they are versatile, quick and fun to make, they keep well and of course they are delicious! For 12 cookies you will need: 100g of sugar, raw or white will work fine (though I usually just put 75g, as I seem to prefer them...
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Sourdough Discard Crackers
By Melissa Woodley Sourdough starters are demanding! They’re constantly hungry and you spend hours feeding them, only to have to throw away the discards with each feed. If you’re one of the many keen bakers who attempted to conquer the sourdough during quarantine, then this zero-waste recipe is your new best friend! It makes the...
The Cozy Oven Series Part 4: Veggie-And-More Egg Cups
By Ilaria Catizone Just in time for the end of winter, here is the last part of the Cozy Oven series. These little egg cups can be made to suit your taste and they are a great way to use leftover veggies and meat. The basic ingredients:• 6 eggs – eggs from the Co-op are...
Love at first sight: my Food Co-op experience
by ‘Quote’ If you’re anything like me, maybe you got lost and confused when you first tried to find The Food Co-op in Canberra?! If so, please, join me in this narrative. Yes, my wonderful I-got-a-little-lost-finding-this-place comrades. We have all been there at the starting point, haven’t we? A little disoriented, a little uncertain at...
The Cozy Oven Series Part 3: Bread and Pizza
By Ilaria Catizone The oven is hot, you have cooked your veggies and your cake, if you are still in a baking mood you can try some bread or pizza!Well, actually if you wanted to make either of these you should have thought about it a few hours ago, but other than a little forward...
Pumpkin, Capsicum and Spinach loaf
by Melissa Woodley It’s pumpkin season right now and there’s nothing I’m loving more than a warm bowl of soup with some fresh bread. This pumpkin, capsicum and spinach loaf is not only easy but super healthy and delicious. It’s dedicated to those of us who haven’t quite been able to master the art of...
The Cozy Oven Series Part 2: Orange Flourless Cake
If you have been following along you’ll know that last time, we fired up the oven for some delicious roasted veggies with the intention of using that heat for a few more dishes while we are at it. Today’s recipe is a must have winter comfort. It is delicious, warm, quick and uses one of...
The Cozy Oven Series Part 1: Roasted Winter Veggies
by Ilaria Catizone I don’t know about you, but I love baking, especially in winter as it adds a lovely cosy feeling to our home and meals. And while the oven is running, you might as well be energy efficient and use it to prepare a few different meals!So stay tuned, as over the next...
Broccoli Stem Pesto (VG, DF, GF)
by Melissa Woodley Broccoli is a highly underappreciated vegetable – particularly the commonly discarded stems. We too often chuck the stalk into the compost without giving it a second thought. However I believe that the stem is actually the best part of a broccoli and should be the star of the show – in fact,...
Sweet Potato Stew
By Ilaria Catizone One of the great summer veggies that can be stored into winter is sweet potatoes. I’ll be honest, I have never eaten them much, and I always feel a little unsure about what to do with them. But when I was at the Co-op recently they looked large plump and delicious and...