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Eat Organic • Enjoy Life Organic fresh products for you
From fresh fruit and vegetables to every day grocery lines and dairy products, Bioshop Noosa is your everyday organic grocer, offering only the best in certified organic produce, gourmet cheeses & more.
Gourmet Hampers also available.
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Located at Belmondos Organic Market 59 Rene Street, Noosaville - 5440 5126
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WELCOME to the first edition of Real Magazine. The team at Bioshop Noosa is excited to share with you all things organic, good for your body and soul. Dive in for interesting information and stories about Real Food and Real People. Real Magazine offers quality health and nutrition information, organic industry news, product reviews, the stories behind local farmers, makers and suppliers plus more! Our intention behind Real Magazine is not only to spread the word about our quality products and services but also to inform our readers about the local community organisations we support and tell their stories.
Spring is upon us and we could all do with a good spring clean to our bodies and soul. Inside you will find information on why organic food is better for us, ways to take time out for yourself and from the digital world we live in, plus a selection of yummy recipes to get those taste buds started. We also talk to Mia from Mumma’s Sugo on her Italian upbringing, her passion for food and running her own business. We hope you enjoy reading our first issue.
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FOUNDER/PUBLISHER: Uwe Wullfen info@bioshopnoosa.com WRITER: Tessa Mapstone tessa-mapstone.com ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER: Shona Smith Shonart Graphic Design marketing@bioshopnoosa.com COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: Uwe Wullfen Photo Republic Noosa ADVERTISING SALES: Shona Smith marketing@bioshopnoosa.com
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WHY ORGANIC?
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MIA WELSH’S SPECIAL SAUCE
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DIGITAL DETOX
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RECIPES FROM VANILLA FOOD
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SPRING GOODIES
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KEEPING IT REAL
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BOOIN GARI COME THIS WAY
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Peter Harper Certified Organic Farmer
SET AMONGST TOWERING GUM FORESTS 100km north of Noosa, a most unexpected orchard is growing a spring-time bounty. Tended with love, an intimate understanding of organic farming and a truly sustainable approach, the stonefruit ripening on Peter and Teresa Harper’s trees are the product of a unique ecosystem in microcosm. Here on the Harper family’s tiny four-acre farm at Talegalla Weir – between Gympie and Hervey Bay – the unique climate makes it the perfect place to cultivate low-chill stonefruit varieties. “It’s colder (dropping below zero degrees Celsius sometimes), hotter and drier than the Sunshine Coast,” Peter says. “So I’m situated pretty good. I can grow a lot of stuff they couldn’t really attempt to grow in Noosa.” The Harper family farm became the first in Queensland to grow A-grade certified organic low-chill stone fruit in 2005, but Peter’s green thumbs started growing long before that. “Since I was a teenager I have worked with plants or produce in one way or another,” Peter says. “I have owned my property for nearly 30 years, and have been building the soils and biodiversity the whole time.” Peter’s mission is simple: to produce fresh, local, ripe fruits, from stonefruit to persimmons, bananas, star fruit and guava. “I grow small amounts of a large variety of fruits so I can pick all year round, concentrating on flavour, not size and appearance,” he says. “I guess the proof is in the pudding.” About half an acre of sugar cane – a highly-efficient, low-input crop – goes into the certified organic cold-pressed juice, and the waste returns to the earth to help the stonefruit grow. Peter works on a small scale, but he’s thinking about the big picture. He believes in reducing off-farm inputs and increasing carbon. Vast nets are key to the organic operation, keeping specially chosen beneficial insects and mites in, and fruit flies out (mostly), as well as reducing water loss and accelerating the breakdown of carbon, which increases the organic matter in the soil. He collects his own mulch and makes his own charcoal to reduce his off-farm inputs, and has been applying rock minerals to the soil for two decades, with benefits he says are too numerous to mention. The result is a crop of delicious fruit Peter is truly proud to produce.
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I grow a lot of stuff they couldn’t really attempt to grow in Noosa.
Liver Detox Foods
Have you been hard on your liver lately? Maybe you just want to get rid of built up toxins from years of living in a chemcial-laden world. Optimising your diet with fresh, plant-based foods is a great place to start to keep your liver clean and healthy.
GARLIC
Just a small amount of this pungent white bulb has the ability to activate liver enzymes that help your body flush out toxins. Garlic also holds high amounts of allicin and selenium, two natural compounds that aid in liver cleansing.
GRAPEFRUIT
High in both vitamin C and antioxidants, citrus fruits like grapefruit, oranges, limes, and lemons support the natural cleansing abilities of the liver. Have a small glass of freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice to boost production of the liver detoxification enzymes that help flush out carcinogens and other toxins.
TUMERIC
The liver’s favorite spice. Turmeric helps boost liver detoxification by assisting enzymes that actively flush out dietary toxins. This golden spice tastes great in all kinds of dishes.
Aloha Active
Aloha Active is Noosa’s newest yoga, Pilates and massage centre located in the beautiful Noosa Blue Resort. Classes offered include; heated and non-heated 90, 60 and 45 min classes, Bikram Yoga, Inferno HIIT Pilates, Yin Yoga/Meditation, Power Vinyasa, Ajna Light Mediation, Fusion (Aloha’s signature class), pregnacy and kids. All classes are beginner friendly. We off a crèche child minding for all am classes 0-10 years please call the studio to book in advance. Our yoga and Pilates classes are for EVERYBODY, regardless of age, body shape or state of health. Both HOT yoga and Pilates and room temperature classes offered. We offer all styles of massages. Although our signature massage is a kahuna Hawaiian healing massage (a must have) can be deep tissue, relaxation, hot stones or essential oils added, by appointments only. Organised group retreats all over the world and at Noosa Blue Resort throughout the year.
6 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads P: 5449 2831 W: www.alohactive.com.au
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Why Organic? IT STARTS WITH THE SOIL From the ground up, organic farming takes a holistic, natural approach. Healthy soil grows healthy plants that produce an abundant bounty. At its most basic level, organic farming is done without the use of chemical fertilisers, pesticides or other artificial chemicals, and it produces food that is free of those artificial chemicals – outside and in. Many see the organic option as a more ethical one. The principals of organic agriculture include concerns for safe food production, for the environment, for animal welfare and issues of social justice. We buy organic produce to reduce the artificial chemicals taken into our bodies, through food, cleaning products and skin care. But often we choose organic with the knowledge that those producing it strived to minimise harm to the land, animals, and people. Organic farming is not easy (if you’ve ever had pests in your garden you will understand), and buying organic is often more expensive. But it is more environmentally sustainable, and the best option if you want to reduce the artificial chemicals going into your body, as well as additives found in many processed non-organic foods. At Bioshop all products are either certified organic to the highest national and international standards in their country of origin, or are whole foods of the highest standard. When you shop elsewhere look for the ‘certified organic’ logo on the label ask someone in store to find out whether the fresh produce they stock is organic.
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2018 Conscious Life Festival
EMPOWERING POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH HOLISTIC HEALTH, SELF AWARENESS & SUSTAINABLE LIVING
Real Green Smoothie MAKES 1.5L / SERVES 4
1 navel orange, peeled, halved, seeds removed 1 apple, quartered, cored 1 small Lebanese cucumber, roughly chopped 150g green seedless grapes 6 ice cubes 50g (2 cups) baby spinach leaves 300ml (1 1/3 cups) chilled coconut water Place all ingredients in blender until smooth.
GET INSPIRED TO TRANSFORM your life at the eighth annual Conscious Life Festival – a two-day family friendly event promoting all aspects of conscious living.
Celebrate your journey toward living a healthy, self-aware and sustainable life. Our jam-packed FREE program is guaranteed to uplift the spirit and inspire you to expand and awaken in our supportive, sacred environment. Renowned practitioners, pioneers, speakers and specialists unite for an entire weekend of interactive workshops, meditations, music and seminars. Learn about the latest in health and wellbeing, mindfulness and meaning, and discover new ways of living lightly on the earth. Explore over 100 exhibitor stalls of eco-friendly, healthy living and personal growth products and services. Chill out on the green while enjoying our all-day music program and a fresh healthy lunch, organic coffee or juice – and don’t forget to treat yourself to a massage, reading or healing! Tickets: $10/day or $15/weekend. Kids U15 Free www.consciouslifeevents.com.au
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DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT
Does your heart start beating faster when you hear an alert tone from your handbag or pocket? Do you dread the sound of an incoming email, flinch when the phone rings, and find yourself thinking how pointless social media is yet unable to stop scrolling and go to sleep?
A 2017 LONERGAN RESEARCH study found Australians spend a staggering 9.4 hours a day (that’s more than a third of their day) exposed to screens, like computers, mobile phones, tablets and televisions. We spend more time on screens than we do sleeping, and more than eating, working, communing and exercising combined. And while technology is supposed to make our lives easier, many users find themselves mores stressed and facing more demands for their attention than ever before. While we’re focussed on keeping up to date with the latest Facebook or Reddit, replying to all those WhatsApp messages, fielding phone calls while doing the shopping and answering work emails well after we’ve left the office, we’re letting other important things fall by the wayside. As demands for our attention and action flow in, other things – like exercise, spending time with friends and family, and recharging in our beautiful natural surroundings – get pushed to the bottom of the priority list. A national survey from R U OK? Revealed Australians spend eight times the number of hours looking at their screens each week, as they do with their loved ones. Being connected can be valuable, but like just about everything it’s better in moderation. Being constantly connected can boost stress, interfere with sleep, strain eyes, leave people feeling isolated and lonely. If you’ve ever been on holiday somewhere with no phone signal and no wifi, you’ll know just how much your body and mind can
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recharge by switching off. In our ultra-connected modern world the idea of actually disconnecting can seem impossible, but it’s not. You just need to rearrange your priorities, and realise the sky probably wont fall if you switch your phone off for a few hours. And with the world-class natural landscapes Noosa has to offer, why would you choose screen time over the real world?’
WAYS TO DISCONNECT DO NOT DISTURB Switch your phone to Flight Mode or Do Not Disturb for a few hours. You get to live in the moment and you can pick up your messages when YOU are ready. MANAGE YOUR NOTIFICATIONS Switch off notifications for social media apps like Facebook and Instagram. Do you really need to be notified when Sarah comments on a post in the community board? I didn’t think so. FAMILY TIME Set aside some time every evening to spend with your loved ones in a phone-free zone. This is the perfect time to really connect with one another without distractions or interruptions. GET OUT Do you remember the olden days when people could go for a walk without making a documentary to send out on Snapchat? Leave the phone at home and be present. NO GO ZONE If you find you can’t leave the phone at home, or find it hard to stop yourself reaching for it, try some activities where you can’t take it with you, like going for a swim, a surf, or a bushwalk somewhere with no reception.
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Fromage d’Affinois Blue
Blue D’Affinois is essentially a rich blue brie. A soft creamy texture that melts on the tongue; the flavour is mildly blue with the elegance of a satiny texture to linger with a sweet-blue buttery aftertaste.
Kenilworth Vintage Cheddar
Exactly what you’d expect from a superb, handcrafted vintage cheese. Flavour, smoothness, sophistication and maturity, with a slightly crumbly texture.
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A matured, gouda-style cheese made from pasteurized sheep’s milk. Flavours are sweet and buttery at initial stage of ripening but develop an incredible sweetness of caramels and nutty undertones as it fully matures.
Fromage d’Affinois
This soft-ripened French cheese is wonderfully luscious, mild and buttery. The rind is flawless and addes flavour to the sweetness of the cheese.
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Experience Yoga Yogawave Yoga Studio has been offering dynamic, fun and transformative yoga classes in Noosa since it was established in 2010. Located on the upper level of Belmondos Organic Market, Yogawave space is welcoming and warm. The practice of yoga strengthens, stretches and realigns the body. Using the three elements of body, breath and mind unites the entire system, brings a sense of wellbeing and a feeling of wholeness and peace that transfers into your everyday life. With the energising, strengthening and balancing of the body through alignment and breath, Yogawave yoga encourages overall vitality and health, restores and helps prevent injury.
body and the balance they enjoy from regularly coming to class.” Whether your are new to yoga or experienced, there is bound to be a Yogawave Yoga class to suit. Step on to the mat, bring yoga into your day, you’ll be pleasantly surprised! For more information and visit www.yogawave.com.au
Owner Grant, a Senior Level 3 yoga instructor, promotes and supports individual needs encouraging each student to practice to their own potential. The Yoga taught is in the style of Vinyasa Flow as well as the deep and reflective yoga of Yin and Restorative. Each of the classes is blended to suit all levels of ability. “Our teachers are very caring, experienced and supportive guides to your practice. Our students tell us that they love the nurturing and energising effect that the practice has on their
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5 ways to put a spring in your step By Katrina Thorpe - Ikatan Spa Noosa
It’s springtime and as we escape the hibernation of winter months there’s an inner sense that feels uplifting for body, mind and soul. Spring is a great time to create some new routines for self-care, work life balance and happiness.
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Treat your body like it’s the only one you have, because it is! Remove one thing each day or each week, which you know is of no benefit to your body, mind or soul and replace it with something that nourishes you.
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You are what you eat and spring is a great time to clean out your pantry and restock with seasonal, wholesome, healthy and nutritious food. Find some new or forgotten favourite recipes to make some easy-to-eat, ready-togo nutritious meals and healthy treats.
3 Restoring your energy with green therapy is as simple as being amongst trees, gardens, or any forms of greenery. Take off your shoes and walk bare-footed on the grass or ground, - some call it ‘earthing’ - it’s a great way to ground yourself.
on the to-do list! You know you need to give yourself more time to do the things you love; yet life seems to get in the way. Give yourself permission to do something you really enjoy that restores your soul and makes you happy.
5 Book a regular ‘I deserve this’ date for yourself. Investing in yourself benefits you and everyone else in your life, it’s no different than servicing your car to keep it running. Spring is the perfect time to enjoy a body treatment to refresh more than your skin as the therapeutic effects of some body treatments can help rejuvenate your energy. Relax with a massage or give your face a glow with a deep cleansing facial treatment.
4 Soul searching to find inner peace can be tiring and often becomes another thing
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GUBBI GUBBI DANCE invites the community to their Booin Gari (meaning “come this way”) festival held on the banks of the Noosa River on Tuesday 25 September, for an immersion in First Nation culture. This is the eleventh year of the Booin Gari Festival, showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music and dance performances, art and craft, yarning and education on land, sea and local heritage. Headlining this year’s event is rising star Emily Wurramara performing music from her new album Milyakburra in English and traditional language, while Gubbi Gubbi Dance are excited to lead a Corroboree of traditional dance and song. Kabi Kabi Custodian Lyndon Davis explains he is proud to be hosting the event and guiding the vision for the festival. “We really want to provide authentic and diverse cultural opportunities where everyone can join in, listen to stories and connect to country and culture,” Lyndon says. The event began in the car park of United Synergies, formerly Noosa Youth Service, and Gubbi Gubbi Dance’s role has evolved with the growth of the festival. In the spirit of reconciliation Lyndon has always shared his culture and taken people on a journey to learn about his proud Aboriginal heritage. “Since 2017 (tenth anniversary) we have taken the lead as event hosts with United Synergies major sponsor,” Lyndon says. “We are only a small team but we’re passionate about sustaining this signature reconciliation event for our community.” Booin Gari was rescheduled from April to September due to Lyndon’s own health issues this past year. Nicole Davis says her husband has had to draw on his own strength, beliefs and sustainable living practices to heal after mouth cancer.
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We really want to provide authentic and diverse cultural opportunities where everyone can join in, listen to stories and connect to county and culture.
“Lyndon has always been an athlete and orator and so to be sidelined has been tough on him,“ Nicole says. Good fitness from a clean diet and healthy living has helped speed up his recovery, and his doctors have been amazed at his progress.” Lyndon will be sharing local creation stories in the Talking Circle with beautiful puppets made by local school students alongside Drums of Mer from the Torres Strait Islands. Brent Miller and Melinda Serico will lead activities in the Art Space, and By The River women and girls can learn weaving and how to make feather jewellery. On the water is children’s sailing, and delicious Indigenousinfused cuisine is on offer all day. This free family event is perfect school holiday fun, so grab the mob and come this way.
BOOIN GARI FESTIVAL Tuesday 25 September Noosaville Lions Park 9.30am - 3pm
PHOTO UWE WULLFEN LYNDON DAVIS ON THE DIDGERIDOO
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Pipí Cucú is traditional Argentine empanadas handmade with love in Noosa using as many locally-sourced ingredients as possible. The empanada is to Argentina what the baguette is to France, pizza to the Italians or tapas in Spain.
Handcut Deli is a Sunshine Coast-based producer of hand-made organic gnocchi. Traditional potato, sweet potato, beetroot, spinach and gluten free.
Pipí Cucú is a result of the friendship between Andres Moccero and Jason Larsen, developed over many sessions coaching junior rugby at Noosa and infused with a common passion for rugby, friends and great food.
Available at Bioshop Noosa.
Empanadas go hand in hand with friends and family. Available in three flavours - beef, chicken and vegetarian at Bioshop Noosa.
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BENEFITS OF TURMERIC GINGER BOOST SHOTS Turmeric and ginger are both powerful antioxidants. The combination of the two in this shot will provide an abundance of benefits in one easy (slightly spicy) swig. Benefits include eliminating inflammation, increasing cognition, preventing cancer, strengthening the immune system, and easing gastrointestinal distress. It also aids in protecting the heart, regulates diabetes, soothes pain, counters depression, and improves the skin quality. Available at Bioshop Noosa. www.holliebellwellness.com
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WELLNESS CLINIC
RED CABBAGE
Red flavour cabbage is far more bold, cruciferous and peppery versus green cabbage, which is also due to the anthocyanin pigments. The anthocyanins act as dietary antioxidants, digestive aids, anti-inflammatory, and they have potentially protective, preventative, and therapeutic roles in a number of human diseases.
Spring Harvest
BLUEBERRIES
Blueberries are sweet, nutritious and wildly popular. Often labelled a “superfood,” they are low in calories and incredibly good for you. They are so tasty and convenient that many people consider them to be their favourite fruit.
TOMATOES
Tomatoes come in all shapes and sizes. There is an endless menu of dishes that feature this star ingredient, from sauces, soups to gourmet pastas.
APPLES
We know crunching on an apple make us to feel great. The compounds in apples, especially polyphenols and apple fibre actually help our bodies. Which is why it is even more important to eat the whole apple, skin and all, to ensure you’re getting all the goodness, because a lot of the antioxidants, fibre and polyphenols are found close to or in the skin.
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MUMMA’S LOVE
Nourishing body and soul with authentic, hand-made cuisine GROWING UP above her family’s Italian restaurant in Noosaville, Mia Welsh’s appreciation for Mediterranean cuisine started early.
“She absolutely ignited the flame,” Mia said.
Oscar’s Place was an iconic Thomas Street eatery, where diners came for Oscar Micari’s boisterous character and singing, as much as the food.
It was when Mia became a mumma to her two boys, Micah and Asher, that she threw herself into creating the healthiest versions of these meals she could, and adapting them for kids.
Each night Mia and the rest of her family shared their meal with diners, and she would trade her pizza for rollups at school the next day.
It was then that friends and members of her church began to notice something special, and so Mumma’s Sugo (Mum’s Sauce) was born.
But it wasn’t until she went to Rome at the age of 22 and met a “beautiful and boisterous” Italian mumma who taught Mia her family’s classic recipes and flavour tones, that her passion was stirred.”
“I think I started with a pot that would do five tubs worth of bolognaise and that was the first batch,” she said.
That mumma, Nene, was pivotal in Mia’s life. She taught Mia everything she knew about creating delicious, authentic Italian food, from the classic recipes and flavour tones, to the simple Italian principals of using the freshest and locally sourced ingredients.
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“Living in Italy and learning from her clinched the passion for Italian food.”
“I sent a text to everyone who had liked my cooking and I sold the first batch in five minutes.” Fast forward five years and Mia makes 300kg of sauce each week – enough for 200 families to have a meal. Her sauces are stocked in seven local specialty stores and by direct order.
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Living in Italy and learning from her clinched the passion for Italian food.
“We make everything by hand and monitor each and every pot, tweaking and tasting until it has reached the authentic depth of Italian flavour needed,” Mia said. “I put more into it because I love the satisfaction of people enjoying the depth of flavour they’ve never tasted before.” Mia’s aim is simple – to create nutritious and flavoursome food from locally sourced produce and organic meats to help bring some ease to the mayhem that is dinnertime for many a person and family on the Coast. Every pot is stirred with a wooden spoon, and the sauces are snap frozen to avoid the use of preservatives and nasty additives. “A lot of mumma’s are just so grateful to be able to feed their families food that is full of premium ingredients,” she said. “It’s about feeling loved by eating something that’s been made by a local with much passion and heart. “That’s how we live our life and how we eat.” Learn more at mummassugo.com.
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Food Glorious Food Mumma’s Sugo is a Noosa-based, family-owned & operated Italian pasta sauce business that has been feeding families across the Coast for the last 6 years. We handcraft beautiful Italian ragu & sauces using only organic meats, fresh local produce, imported Italian tomatoes & a ton of love. Our range is free from preservatives, additives or any nasties and is perfect for the whole family to enjoy over fresh pasta, whole roasted vegetables, steamed greens or whatever you love to eat. Rest assured you’re feeding you & yours only the good stuff & fast! Our range is available from the freezer aisles of BioShop Noosa.
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Healthy Vanilla Bowls Moroccan Roasted Carrot Salad
INGREDIENTS
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2 bunches Dutch carrots, washed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon coconut sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice Pinch of chili flakes 1 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 2 large handfuls of green beans 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds 1 avocado, sliced 8 dried figs, sliced 1 punnet micro greens/herbs Coconut yoghurt
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1. Preheat oven to 280C
2. Cut the carrots in half length wise. 3. I n a small bowl mix oil, spices, orange juice, sugar, salt and chili. The coconut sugar will help the carrots caramelize. Toss this with the carrots and spread out in a single layer on a lined roasting pan. Cook in oven for approximately 25 minutes. 4. I n a bowl mix, the carrots with green beans, pomegranate seeds, figs, avocado & micro greens. Drizzle with coconut yoghurt & garnish with fresh cilantro.
Easy Korean Bibimbap INGREDIENTS 1 Lebanese cucumber, cut into thin strips
2 cups organic brown rice
3 teaspoons sea salt
2 carrots, cut into matchsticks
1 1/2 cups spinach, blanched, excess liquid removed
300g lean beef mince, if vegetarian omit the beef
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 eggs
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Hot chili sauce, to serve
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup bean sprouts, blanched
METHOD 1. P lace the cucumber and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Add cold water to cover. Set aside for 20 minutes or until the cucumber softens slightly. Rinse and drain. 2. C ook the rice following packet directions. Cover to keep warm. 3. M eanwhile, heat half the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the carrot, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until just tender. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a bowl. Add the mince to the pan (for vegetarian, omit this step). Cook, stirring to break up any lumps, for 10 minutes
or until browned. Transfer to a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm. Wipe the pan clean with paper towel. 4. Combine all the vegetables in a bowl. Add beef mince if using. 5. Heat remaining olive oil in the pan over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook for 3 minutes or until cooked to your liking. 6. Divide the rice among serving bowls and arrange the mince and vegetables on top. Top with eggs. Sprinkle with sesame seed & serve with hot chili sauce.
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The Greater Good Movement is a local family dedicated and passionate about positively changing the places that we inhabit. This includes working with nature and using locally-sourced, natural and recycled materials. An array of handcrafted treasures, made by the not-for-profit - The Greater Good Movement can be found at Bioshop. www.thegreatergoodmovement.com
Nourish Collective is an independent, locally owned and operated business based in Cooroy, Sunshine Coast. We are striving to provide you with a high quality, freshly made range of nourishing products. Our range of dips are versatile and can be used in many ways: tuck into some with a packet of crackers, smear them on a roll or wrap with a selection of sandwich fillings, add a dollop to a soup, or toss over your favourite pasta or gnocchi, the only limitation is your imagination. facebook: @nourishcollective wholesale
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The Sunshine Coast’s very own Frozen Sunshine Iceblocks are now also available in a range of multi packs to take home and enjoy any time of the day or year. There are 4 coconut milk-based flavours to choose from: Chocolate, Cookie Crumble, Mango Swirl and Strawberry. All Frozen Sunshine Iceblocks are dairy-free, gluten-free, eggfree and nut-free so they are a perfect treat for vegans and families with food allergies. www.frozensunshine.com.au FROZEN SUNSHINE ICEBLOCKS from $11.95 @ Bioshop Noosa
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Golden Turmeric Blend Chai is made by our local Montville craft chai masters; The Fresh Chai Co. They start with a healthy dose of the finest turmeric, mix it with antioxidant rich rooibos tea and balance it with a delicious blend of freshly stonecrushed chai spices. The chai is then soaked in local raw vanilla infused honey to meld the flavours and preserve the freshness. 100% certified organic ingredients and Fairtrade. www.freshchaico.com.au FRESH CHAI CO from $10.95 @ Bioshop Noosa
Exfoliate and moisturise the skin all in one with this, delicious smelling Coconut Body Polish. Made with raw Sugar, Coconut Shell and Sea Salt to buff away dead skin while Shea Butter and Coconut Oil intensively moisturise and nourish the skin. www.sayaskin.com SAYA from $34.00 @ Yukti Botanicals
GreenAddict manufactures and supplies a range of ecofriendly and non-toxic cleaning and household products that actually work. We are dedicated to providing customers with the absolute purest, 100% natural cleaning and household products FREE from – SLS, SLES, EDTA, palm oil, parabens, sulphates synthetic fragrances, animal products and harsh chemicals. Our People, Planet and Pet friendly range is 100% cruelty free, vegan, septic and grey water safe, and in 100% recyclable packaging. Local Sunshine Coast family-owned and manufactured products. www.greenaddict.com.au
BEEHAVE wax wraps are a great alternative and a great way to start becoming a PLASTIC FREE household. They are the ideal way to keep food fresh and so fantastic for the environment. Made locally on the Coast, non toxic and biodegradable. Sold in starter sets of 3 or 5, bread bags, or singular. E: beehavewaxwraps@gmail.com. INSTAGRAM: beehavewaxwraps BEEHAVE Wax Wraps @Bioshop Noosa
GREEN ADDICT from $12.95 @ Bioshop Noosa
Clean, Healthy, Delicious.
FIFYA brings nutritious and natural food to the table. @fifyaau
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Handy Hints and Tips RECYCLING TIPS
Recycle right. Recover all paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and containers, glass bottles and jars, aluminum cans and foil and steel tins. Do not put recyclables in plastic bags. Use a tub or basket to carry these items to your recycling bin. Leave lids and labels on plastic bottles. The recycling process will remove these. Garden waste belongs in your green waste bin. Do not put lawn clippings or branches in the recycling bin. Conserve water by not rinsing. Just empty any food or liquid before you put items in the recycling bin.
Lemons can be used for so much more than adding zesty flavour to your cooking and making lemonade! • An equal amount of lemon juice and water added to an atomizer will create a wonderful synthetic chemical-free green air freshener for your home. • Add an equal amount of lemon juice and water to a spray bottle for an effective kitchen and bathroom cleaner (spot test first). • Heat a bowl of water and lemon slices in your microwave for 30 seconds to a minute; then wipe out the oven. Stains will be easier to remove and old food odors will be neutralized. • Half a lemon stored in your fridge will help control and eliminate unpleasant smells. • Rub lemon juice into your wooden chopping board, leave overnight and then rinse. This will eliminate odours and give your chopping board a deep clean.
Storage Tips
Berries or grapes Wash berries or grapes only when you’re ready to eat them - extra moisture in the fridge will only promote early mould growth.
Take care not to put waste in your recycling bin. Make a conscious effort to separate your recyclables and waste and place them in the correct bins. Compost food scraps. These can be used on your garden as fertiliser. Electronic waste. Enlist the services of electronic retailers who have recycling bins for discarded appliances (mobile phones, batteries etc).
Interesting facts: Carrots will help you see better While they won’t actually improve your eyesight, they do contain lutein, a nutrient which can help prevent vision problems such as macular degeneration (a leading cause of blindness). However, leafy greens are even better sources of lutein!
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Celery Wrap celery in paper towles and foil to keep it lasting longer.
Coffee Beans Store your coffee beans in the freezer to ensure they retain their flavour.
Egg Shells They’re packed with calcium, which both plants and worms love. You can add them to the garden as they are, but it’s best to crush them first for the best results. • Clean the eggs after using them to avoid the inside membrane becoming mouldy and/or smelly. • Allow to dry in a sunny spot or pop into the oven after you’ve been cooking to dry them out. Once dry, pop them into a blender and pulse until gritty. • Keep dry in a glass container, well-labelled. You can also use eggshells as biodegradable ‘pots’ for starting seedlings.
Spring Clean
HERE, THERE & EVERYWHERE
DESCALIERE
All-purpose spray that will clean your entire home in one bottle. With eucalyptus, lemon and clove essential oils; “HTE� is an anti-bacterial and mould inhibitor that is great for kitchens, benchtops, mould in bathrooms, stainless steel, and any polished surfaces including floors.
Removes limescale deposits and build-ups from shower screens, tiles, grout and any other areas with calcium build up without harsh chemicals or fumes. Effortlessly and naturally clean tiles, baths and sinks whilst still killing bacteria found in bathrooms.
TEXTILE TYRANT
GREASE MUNCHER
Laundry liquid which is gentle on clothes and skin, tough on dirt and grime. Also great for soaking, spot removal and excellent for carpet and upholstery cleaning.
A miracle degreaser which quickly and effectively dissolves all types of grease. Makes easy work of cleaning ovens, barbeques, marks on walls, clothing stains, carpets & upholstery without the toxic fumes.
TWINKLE TWINKLE Glass and mirror spray with the uplifting oils of lavender and geranium; to not only clean your home but leave it smelling delicious. Great for windows, mirrors, high gloss tiled floors and any other shiney surfaces.
BECAUSE
because good planets are hard to find
GOOD PLANETS ARE HARD
TO FIND Stock available @ Bioshop Noosa
BOWLDERIZE Non-toxic toilet gel that will easily remove the yellowing and staining in toilet bowls whilst killings lurking germs and bacteria.
DISH DEVOTION With the aroma of eucalyptus, lemon and a hint of lavender; this all-purpose dish liquid is essential in any home. Soft on hands and hard on dirty dishes.
LUSCIOUS BODY WASH Our coconut oil-based body /hand wash will leave your skin feeling soft, smooth, hydrated and clean. Using a specially formulated combination of essential oils, this product is great for people with sensitive or problematic skin.
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