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We are overwhelmed with the wonderful feedback that we have received from out first editition and would like to thank everyone who has supported us. We look forward to many more editions and exciting stories to share with you. This edition we talk to Trevor who is a third generation farmer at Beau-Vista Park Organic Farms. Journey Street Food share their amazing story of travel and food, and we reveal our new exciting product about to hit the shelves, Real Wholefoods.
Looking to get that healthy ‘Summer Glow’ after winter? Read about the foods that help you glow from the inside, and we share some great body scrub recipes to exfoliate your skin.
FOUNDER/PUBLISHER: Uwe Wullfen info@bioshopnoosa.com
There are some great gift ideas that you can find in-store at Bioshop Noosa, as well as some wonderful locally made products.
WRITER: Tessa Mapstone tessa-mapstone.com
We would like to wish you all a safe and wonderful festive season with your family and loved ones.
ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER: Shona Smith Shonart Graphic Design marketing@bioshopnoosa.com
Happy reading!
Dr Carlos Sanchez gives us an insight into gut health and how our diet and the foods we eat can effect us.
The Bioshop Noosa Team
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FARMING FOR THE FUTURE
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GUT HEALTH
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TREE PLACE EXHIBITION
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SUMMER GLOW
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QUENCH YOUR THIRST
COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: Uwe Wullfen Photo Republic Noosa ADVERTISING SALES: Shona Smith marketing@bioshopnoosa.com DISTRIBUTION: 5,000 printed copies available at Bioshop Noosa, Belmondos Marketplace, throughout Noosa and surrounds.
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RECIPES FROM VANILLA FOOD
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KEEPING IT REAL
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EAT YOUR WAY TO GLOWING SKIN
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Real Wholefoods at Bioshop Noosa
Vanillafood opening in Noosa Junction
Real Wholefoods is a new range of ready-made meals that Bioshop Noosa is producing in-house and offering for sale in store.
The team at Vanillafood, Belmondos Organic Market, are excited to announce the opening of their second cafe in Lanyana Way, Noosa Junction, in early December.
Uwe Wullfen, the owner of Bioshop Noosa, has created this brand to help support local chefs and offer their range of foods to our customers. Uwe is passionate about supporting local chefs who share his vision of healthy eating and organic lifestyle. He is excited about the potential of this new range. Klaudia Bajon is our first chef to join this line, and is producing home-made traditional Pierogies in three different flavours: beef, cheese and mushroom. Klaudia is a young pastry chef, originally from Poland. She brings her traditional, homestyle dish ‘Pierogi’ into Noosa. Every single piece is individually made with passion, using quality and local organic ingredients. We also have a new chef, Shivas, joining our team soon, producing wonderful traditional curries. Shiva is originally from Nepal and arrived in Noosa in 2009. He is a chef, with more than 15 years experience at high-end celebrity restaurants.
We found an unexpected gem in the Junction having spent months searching for the perfect location. The idea is to create a community gathering place for locals to enjoy, an ambient, friendly atmosphere with the sort of food locals ask for. For those who love Vanillafood, expect something a little bit different deco wise, but with the same quality organic food and now also serving Clandestino coffee. NILLA TOMKINS, THE FOUNDER AND CHEF BEHIND VANILLAFOOD.
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From fresh fruit and vegetables to 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. Located at Belmondos Organic Market 59 Rene Street, Noosaville - 5440 5126 4
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Gut Health By Dr. Carlos Sanchez - Ibuki Health
AS AN INTEGRATIVE DOCTOR, I see a lot of people suffering from different medical conditions, where the start of their problems is in the gut. Unfortunately, a lot of degenerative diseases started with the modern diet. Process refined foods and sugars are the major culprits to this. These foods feed the wrong bacteria in our gut, causing fermentation, with production of alcohol and acetaldehyde, both toxic to the gut lining. Small intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth or SIBO, is something fairly commonly seen in my practice. There is excessive bacteria in the small intestine, causing a range of different symptoms, from mild to severe, like bloating, chronic diarrhoea/constipation, weight loss, malabsorption, etc. This is seen typically in patients where iron and B12 levels are low and possible causes have been ruled out through history, endoscopy and blood tests. Over the recent years this have been
aggravated with the excessive use of antiacids, as unhealthy processed foods and alcohol causes reflux, adding more issues to the problem of an unhealthy gut. From my clinical experience, removing these foods, normally results in symptoms disappearing. There are studies showing an association between SIBO and lots of medical conditions like coronary artery disease, irritable bowel syndrome, liver disease, to name a few. Add to this the use of common herbicides disrupting the soil bacteria and it is a recipe for disaster. If we poison the soil, we are poisoning ourselves, having an effect on our gut health. Clean up your diet, use organic, have regularly probiotic foods, (I personally recommend Kultured Wellness) and drink clean water to keep those little bugs healthy and you will save visits to the doctor.
Dr. Sanchez is well known for his integrative approach to medicine and compliments the Ibuki Team with his expertise in Nutritional Medicine, bioIdential Hormoney Therapy, IV Therapy Treatment, Obesity, Diabetes, Cancer, Autoimmune and manage of chronic diseases. Dr. Sanchez has been consulting in Australia since 1999, in General Practice and Emergency Medicine. Qualified originally in Spain and worked extensively in the UK in general medicine, surgical specialities and teaching at Oxford University. Trained with The Australian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine and Australasian College of Medical Nurition. Special interests in enhancing sports performance through nutrition and strength training. Other interests include: •E NT (ear microsuction) and dark field microscopy •F ellowship of RACGP and a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation •A n extensive traveller of over 5 different continents studying cultures and food as medicine.
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Summer Glow
Wanting to shed that dead flaky winter skin? Make your own Body Scrub at home Body scrubs help to remove dead skin cells that could be clogging up your pores through exfoliation as well as cleanse the skin and increase the body’s blood circulation. Using a body scrub regularly will help make your skin look more vibrant and youthful, as well as improving hydration and absorption of oils and moisturisers.
CHOCOLATE BANANA COFFEE BODY SCRUB • 2 bananas • 2/3 cup ground coffee • 1/2 cup coconut oil • grated chocolate
1. B reak apart the banana into pieces that will easily squash into a paste, then add the coffee and mix. 2. A dd the coconut oil and stir mixing well together. 3. T op with chocolate shavings 4. T ake 5-10 minutes to gently massage and exfoliate your body, spending 1-2 minutes on each part. 5. W ash the mixture off your body with lukewarm water. HOW IT WORKS Coffee is not only an exfoliating agent, but it’s also a natural bronzer. Bananas help fight acne and protect against free radicals, and the coconut oil makes everything feel extra lush.
DO YOU KNOW THAT WE ONLY STOCK CERTIFIED ORGANIC FRESH PRODUCE?
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LEMON AND SUGAR BODY SCRUB • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar • 1 tbsp Honey • 1 Whole Lemon
1. S lice the lemon in half and squeeze it’s juice into a bowl. To this, add the other ingredients and mix well. 2. Cleanse your skin and apply this paste onto it. 3. U se your fingers to gently massage the mixture, in circular motions, on your skin. 4. T ake 5-10 minutes to gently massage and exfoliate your body, spending 1-2 minutes on each part. 5. W ash the mixture off your body with lukewarm water. HOW IT WORKS Lemon is extremely rich in vitamin C and helps give your skin a nourishment boost while also exfoliating it. It helps restore your skin’s slightly acidic pH level while ensuring that your skin remains smooth, soft, and supple.
Quench your Thirst
Fruit infused water not only goes down a treat on a hot summer day but they have additional health benefits too. Drinking more water is one important way to remove toxins from your body and weight loss. Adding fruit is an even more powerful cleanser thanks to the active compounds in fruit. Also satifys your sugar cravings while providing nturients that will make you snack less. Regularly drinking fruit infused water is a great step towards a healthier lifestyle.
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Owner/Director of BioShop Noosa, Uwe Wullfen, believes in living life with no regrets and loves a good challenge. Pop in and say hello to Uwe at the BioShop Noosa in Belmondos Organic Market – his zest for life is contagious. What was your first job? My first job was when I was 14 and was able to ride a little motorcycle. I was a courier for a printing company. What do you do to relax? I do a lot of photography and videography and love listening to music. Cooking is also one of my favourites.
STRAWBERRY, KIWI AND LIME
GRAPEFRUIT AND ROSEMARY
WATERMELON AND BASIL
Add slices of kiwi fruit, strawberries, and slices of lime to a jug of regular or sparkling water filled with ice.
Fill a glass, bottle, or carafe with ice, red or pink grapefruit, and fresh sprig of rosemary. Fill to top with water. Enjoy immediately. Refill with more water and ice until fruit flavor is gone.
Mix small slices of watermelon, and fresh basil leaves with regular or sparklng water. Top with ice for a refreshing beverage.
What is your next challenge? Business: My next challenge jobwise is to bring Bio Shop to the next level, constantly introducing new products and supporting local chefs with our new Real Wholefood range. Private: My next challenge will be to raise money for an orphanage in Nepal which I support and build a house for the 22 children I am supporting. What is your favourite dish at the moment? My favourite dish at the moment is breakfast at Periwinkle in Peregian Beach, Smoked Salmon Roesti - Potato galette with smoked salmon and two poached eggs... yum!
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Little insect’s vital role A WINGED FUZZ OF GOLD-ANDBLACK almost as small as a fingernail, it can be easy to overlook the humble honey bee.
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But these intrepid insects play a big role in the human food chain – and we’re not just talking about honey.
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European honey bees travel 2-5km from their hive foraging for pollen and nectar, and in the process fertilise egg cells in the plants that grow our fruits, vegetables and nuts. Christy Harris from Noosa’s Boutique Apiary says bees are responsible for one in three mouthfuls of food humans eat. “Zucchinis, tomatoes, pumpkins, are some of the things that rely on honey bees for pollination,” she says. “Almonds and macadamia nuts are big crops that depend on the honey bee for production. “Without them we wouldn’t have a lot of fruits and vegetables in our super-
Zucchinis, tomatoes, pumpkins, are some of the things that rely on honey bees for pollination.
Honey bees – along with native bee varieties, birds, bats, mammals and other insects – also pollinate native plants and grasses important for grazing, for native wildlife and biodiversity. Beyond pollination and the delicious golden honey we love to eat, honey bees provide products used in improving human health, from wax, to propolis (a combination of wax and tree resin) and venom. Raw honey can even be used to reduce the effects of seasonal allergies and Manuka honey is used to treat chronic infections. Christy keeps 45 bee hives in the southern end of Noosa National Park, producing organic Manuka honey, Australian native botanical infusions, event favours and bee venom oil.
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Choosing the right massage for you YOU MAY THINK THAT all massages are the same, however there are many styles of massage and each has its unique way of helping a person. You may need a nurturing style of massage to help with your mental health if you suffer from stress, anxiety, depression or feeling overwhelmed by workload and life. If you have a physically demanding job, train hard or play sport, you need a different type of massage to relax and release muscle tension.
Say how you feel, to get the massage you need If can’t decide on the massage style for your needs, tell the staff the reason you are booking a massage as they can help you choose the best massage for your needs. Massage therapists can’t read your mind but communicating how you feel before and during a massage helps the therapists to give you a better massage for your needs.
Get the pressure down to get the stress down A lot of people think they need a firm pressure massage; however it depends on why you are having a massage as to the
style and pressure you need to achieve results. Firm massage is best suited to athletes or those that suffer from tight areas that cause imbalances and is also beneficial when you have areas of tension in your muscles but it depends on what has caused this tension. Seeing a medical practitioner who will diagnose your problem correctly is a must before you head off to have a remedial or deep tissue massage to hopefully fix it. You could do more harm than good by having a firm massage if you have an undiagnosed physical problem.
Best massage for tired, overworked or stressed people There’s a growing demand with people seeking help from massage when they feel mentally fatigued and exhausted. Having a medium to lighter pressure massage is far more beneficial for relaxation to help with mental health such as stress, anxiety, lack of energy, feeling tired, run down or over worked. For any mental health related relaxation, you need a massage that will nurture and soothe your body so that you feel at peace and your mind can let go of the stress.
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George Francisco was born in Mississippi, deep in the U.S. South. In 2001 he moved to Australia and started the concept of Voodoo Bacaon, Southern style dry cured, smoked bacon. Some people say there must be some voodoo on this bacon! How can pork belly taste this good? It’s because Voodoo Bacon contains the magic of the South. Available at Bioshop Noosa.
NIC’S SPICY NUTS
Handmade on the Sunshine Coast from organic sprouted nuts and seeds and dehydrated with organic vegetables. They’re as tasty as they are nutritious. Available at Bioshop Noosa.
www.voodoobacon.com.au
ORGANIC TEMPEH Mighty Bean Soyfoods is a family business started in 1981 by Master Tempeh Makers Michael and Julie Ann Joyce. Over three decades they have produced Mighty Bean Tempeh and built a reputation for producing the benchmark of finest, highestquality fermented food Soy Tempeh in the world, using Australian grown certified organic whole Soya Beans. The Mighty Bean certified organic Soy Tempeh is a plant based food, high in protein, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Cholesterol Free and GMO Free. Available at Bioshop Noosa. www.mightybeantempeh.com.au
Klaudia is a young pastry chef, originally from Poland. She brings her traditional, homestyle dish ‘Pierogi’ into Noosa. Every single piece is individually made with passion, using quality and local organic ingredients. Home-made traditional Pierogies available in three different flavours: beef, cheese and mushroom.
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EAT YOUR WAY TO GLOWING SKIN The foods you should be enjoying for goddess worthy skin WANT SMOOTH, GLOWING SKIN that rivals a supermodels complexion? Sure we’ve been told countless times never to sleep in make up (yes mum….) and on more than one occasion to drink at least 2L of water a day (true). But, did you know the path could be as easy as walking to your fridge? POMEGRANATES They may be a little messy to work with but Pomegranates are one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits around, with research showing that this fruit’s juice has more inflammation-fighting antioxidants (read anti-aging) than red wine or green tea. Lucky for us they’re also in season right now so dig in! KIWI FRUIT Speaking of super, this little fruit packs a punch giving you nearly 120% of your daily vitamin C needs in just one serving. How will this give you a goddess worthy complexion? According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vitamin C stimulates collagen synthesis, which keeps skin taught and smooths fine lines, a diet high in vitamin C was associated with less dryness and less noticeable wrinkles. GARLIC Prone to the odd pimple? Try including more garlic in your diet as it not only destroys bacteria it also enhances your immune system. Double win! DRINK TEA We all know drinking 2L of water a day is necessary for hydrating those cells, but why not drink a herbal tea blended for perfection to give you goddess worthy skin. Enter Little Wildling Co ‘I Am A Goddess’ organic herbal teas, available at Bio-Shop Noosa in loose leaf pouches or jars and the new biodegradable tea bags – made only with goodness, no plastic, no glue or nasties. DARK CHOCOLATE Is there nothing that chocolate can’t fix?! Dark chocolate is rich in cocoa flavanols, plant compounds with antioxidant properties, which help hydrate skin and improve circulation. Plus it makes you happy and a smile automatically gets extra goddess points right?
WALNUTS Walnuts are the only type of nut that contains a significant amount of omega-3 fatty acids, which is especially important for vegetarians who are skipping fish. Walnuts pack an omega-3 called alpha-linolenic acid. A deficiency in this fat can result in eczema, which is associated with dry, scaly skin. ALL THE GREENS (AND YELLOWS) You’ve been told to eat your greens and for good reason. Not only do they make your #cleaneating insta snaps more credible, they’re also jam packed with sneaky vitamins, minerals like magnesium and fibre to help keep your gut in check. Yellow and green beta-carotene foods to emphasize includes carrots, bananas (also a source of silica), winter squash, pumpkin, kale, chards and watercress. The deep bluegreen micro-algae such as spirulina and also beneficial thanks to the rich chlorophyll content which purifies the blood of toxins that can cause skin eruptions. LEGUMES, OATS, WHOLEGRAINS, VEGETABLES, PSYLLIUM HUSK In other words, a high fibre diet as its helpful to keeping that colon healthy and regular. We don’t want to ruin your morning tea with ah, well poo talk, but, constipation leads to an accumulation of colon toxins going through the body causing tissue toxincity which can lead to problems in the skin. So what are you waiting for? Eat your way to glowing skin! Lee Sutherland, Director of Fitness In The City @fitnessinthecity_ and creator of organic luxe teas Little Wildling Co @littlewildlingco.
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FARMING for the future
NESTLED IN A VALLEY between two mountains at Goomboorian, north-west of Gympie, Beau-Vista Park Organic Farms is a peaceful place with four generations of family-farming history. In the afternoons the gentle lowing of the 120-strong Jersey herd floats across the property as they make their way in for milking. Trevor Mahaffey cares for his cattle and works the rich red soil on the ridges and black soil of the flats, alongside his sons Peter and Brendan. They are the fourth generation to farm the 80ha property, growing vegetables and running a dairy. But it was Trevor who decided nearly 20 years ago to leave behind the conventional farming methods his family had used for decades, and go organic. “My father was always interested in alternate health and that way of farming, even though he still farmed conventionally,” Trevor says. “Then with the deregulation of the dairy industry in 2000, we sort of thought that was the time and we should be making a move into the direction of the future.” Beau-Vista Park is the home of Cleopatra’s Bath Milk, raw, unpasteurised milk sold for cosmetic use, and a range of organic vegetables, from beans, to zucchinis, peas, ginger and sweet potatoes.
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Trevor admits transitioning a dairy and mixed horticulture farm into an organic operation in 2000 was a difficult task, but he never once looked back. “It was tough at times and but we had the support of a lot of people, and that’s why it’s still around,” he says. “A lot of people thought that it was going to be impossible for us to dairy without being able to control ticks and buffalo fly and all those sorts of other things, to do that all organically and to produce good quality pasture without chemical fertilisers, and weed control, and it does take time. “All those things, you have to have a totally different mind-set for, and there’s a lot of experimenting and learning. “And I’m pleased to say there’s an awful lot more that can help you in organic farming now than there was 20 years ago. “I believe in what we do and I certainly enjoy the challenges, and to be able to solve those problems gives me a lot of satisfaction.” Trevor believes whole-heartedly in principals of the organic movement, and he thinks the key to ensuring the industry’s integrity lies with whole-of-farm-certified producers and small retailers who share the same values.
“One thing we intend to do is start labelling so people know we have whole-of-farm organic certification,” he says. “I think the sincerity and integrity of the industry has to be preserved and that starts with the farmers and the small retailers.” Bioshop Noosa founder Uwe Wullfen is proud to work alongside Trevor to promote and support a healthy organic industry. Every Friday fresh produce from Beau-Vista Park Organic Farms arrives in store, ready for you to take home.
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Connecting Nature and Community through Art FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS a towering Queensland Red Gum stood sentinel over Doonan, until one day in 2015 the old giant fell on the road. What happened to the tree next is the centre of Tree Place, in which dozens of local artists and community groups have collaborated to explore culture, history and connection through art. Lake Weyba potter Angus McDiarmid is one of 28 artists to create works for the exhibition. Using locally-dug clay and age-old techniques, he has crafted a bowl, fired with timber from the fallen gum and finished in an ash glaze. “I feel the essence of the tree is so ancient and it would have seen so many things pass it by, and clay has been around with humans since the beginning of time,” Angus says. “I thought the bowl was kind of a similar thing to the tree. It sits on the table and observes life, and people converse around it but it sits there, always observing.”
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Mezzo Sopprano vocalist Amanda Cole also draws inspiration from history for her multi-media work, pairing her recordings of Saint Hildegard’s 12th century chants with images, including ethereal photographs shot by Uwe Wullfen. “A lot of Hildegard’s chants are about a twig; the twig representing Mary in the Christian mythology … the beginning of all human kind,” Amanda says. “The twig is the same sort of metaphor for potential. Kind of like an ancestor of the world.” Tree Place curator Anne Harris says Tree Place has been a way to bring people together and start new conversations while honouring the fallen gum. “If things were left to the natural cycle the tree would have fallen down and new inhabitants would have come in to make use of it, then it would have decomposed or be left to burn,” she says. “The tree in the physical sense would go but a whole new set of things would continue out of that death. “… my role was to take back what I could of that physical tree and let it have its more natural course in a metaphysical sense; let it go back out into the community and have a new life and a new story.” Visit treeplace.com.au for details.
ARTIST: ANNE HARRIS - PLANT STUDY
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ARTIST: ANNIKA ANNELS - PIT FIRED CUPS
ARTIST: UWE WULLFEN - LAKE WEYBA
MUNGALLI LOVES YOUR GUTS AWARD-WINNING MUNGALLI CREEK DAIRY have always had a passion for producing healthy food. Their owners, Rob and Dan Watson, can often be found tinkering in their rustic kitchen exploring innovative ways to bring gut health to consumers. Pioneers of Biodynamics in the Far North, they rejected chemical use on the land and the herd some 30 years ago. Their methods produce one of the best organic milks in the country. The launch of their Biodynamic BLISS™, last year, an Australian first, is one of the healthiest Iced Coffee and Chocolates on the market - being lactose free and probiotic, with no added sugars or sweeteners. This year, they added a long-time family favourite, Kefir to their probiotic range. Using a 24 hour ferment and heirloom cultures, it’s refreshing on the pallet and packed full of probiotics. A true NQ Innovator, Mungalli Creek is committed to regenerating the Earth and creating healthy food alternatives in the pristine place they call home. www.mungallicreekdairy.com.au www.facebook.com/Mungalli-Creek-Dairy-465815280202446/ www.instagram.com/mungallicreek/
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AN ODYSSEY OF FOOD, FLAVOURS, FAMILY The story behind Journey Street Foods
RISING FROM THE INDIAN OCEAN off the coast of North Sumatra, the remote Indonesian island of Asu is where Ruby and Channa Senaratne began their honeymoon, and their culinary journey, together. A tropical paradise of pristine white sands, swaying palms, clear blue waters teaming with marine life, and world-class surf breaks, Asu is the northern-most of the Hinakos islands west of Nias. Newly married, the Coolum Beach couple sold up everything they had and set off to find new adventures and opportunities. Their wedding journey became an eight-year epic taking them across South East Asia, the Mediterranean and beyond, where they pursued a passion for food. Born in Sri Lanka, Channa migrated to Australia with his family at the age of 12, and later trained as a chef in Brisbane before he and Ruby were married and headed to the tiny, isolated island of Asu, with its pristine surf breaks.
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They sailed to Thailand, Sri Lanka and spent a season working the boat off Nias – Channa as first mate and cook, Ruby as “general dog’s body”. From there they travelled to Europe for 18 months, where they spent time working on a boat out of Turkey, before sailing to the Seychelles then returning to Indonesia. With the money they saved working the boats they opened a café back on Asu, and Ruby moved into the kitchen too. So small you could walk around it in two hours, in 1998 the island had no roads, no cars, no electricity, and a handful of local residents.
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Everything was made from scratch. They used local fish when they could get it, and set up a complex operation in which locals helped them source produce from the markets on the mainland. It was a process that saw money and shopping lists pass through something like six sets of hands, and took days. Some things were hard to come by, so Ruby and Channa had to improvise with what was available.
I really believe that food is an amazing point of connection between people
“While we where there… a surf charter boat pulled up at the break one day and Channa paddled over and asked if they needed any crew,” Ruby says.
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From their rented timber house beside the lagoon, Channa and Ruby served up pizzas and burritos, burgers, curries and smoothies to the visiting surfers sitting on cushions around lowset tables on the verandah.
“We both learned a whole lot of different stuff as we went along,” Ruby says. “We made up the recipes together; I was experimenting and trying recipes I liked.
“I learned a lot of the Sri Lankan recipes from Channa’s mum, Chandra; she would come to stay with us a lot.” After two tough years in business following the fall of former Indonesian president Suharto, terrorist threats and travel warnings, the Senaratnes moved on to Padang, and later returned to Australia for a time before heading back to Asu to help with recovery efforts in the wake of the devastating 2004 Boxing Day tsunami. Now, Ruby and Channa and their four children, share the exotic foods they discovered and developed, their creative flair and their family bond, through their catering business, Journey Street Foods. “I really believe that food is an amazing point of connection between people,” Ruby says.
“I come from a big family. Whenever we have family dinners they’re noisy affairs, there’s a lot of food on the table being passed around. “I wanted that feeling around our catering too; people come together, break the ice, communicate together and experience food they haven’t tried before.” In a bid to bring their unique flavours to even more people, Journey Street Foods has just launched its new range of individually-packaged frozen meals, free of chemicals and preservatives. Inspired by the nasi bungkus common in Indonesia (a meal of curry and rice wrapped up in a banana leaf), the range includes Indonesian, Sri Lankan and Mediterranean options. “I saw what I thought was a hole in the market for really flavoursome frozen foods,” Ruby says. “Convenient food is not always healthy or tasty. “We wanted to offer something that tastes good and is healthy.”Her sauces are stocked in seven local specialty stores and by direct order.
WEDDINGS, EVENTS, PRIVATE CATERING Passionate about Food and Family We are a family run boutique catering business, creating a unique feast featuring some of the best street food inspired by our global adventures.
READY TO HEAT AND EAT MEALS Now available at Bioshop Noosa
Feel free to give us a call! Ruby 0439 782 866 or Channa 0457 083 939 food people
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Roast Pear, Lentil & Tuscan Kale Salad
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2 pears 2 tbsp rice malt syrup Pinch of salt 1 tsp sunflower oil 400 g brown lentils 2 tbsp pepitas 1 tbsp sunflower seeds 3 cups Tuscan kale 2 tbsp orange juice 1 tsp hibiscus vinegar 1 tbsp olive oil
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C
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2. Slice the pears and place them in a bowl with the rice malt syrup, half the salt and the sunflower oil. Toss everything together to coat the pears. 3. Place the pears on a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes until nicely roasted. 4. Drain and rinse lentils and place them in a bowl with the pepitas, sunflower seeds, remaining salt and mixed salad leaves. Mix together and place in two to four serving bowls or plates. Top with the roasted pears. 5. In a small bowl combine the orange juice, hibiscus vinegar and olive oil and lightly drizzle this dressing over the salad at the last minute before serving.
Tropical Coconut Smoothie INGREDIENTS 1 ripe banana 1 orange peeled and quartered 1 cup frozen mango chunks 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks 2 tbsp coconut chips 1 cup coconut water or milk (optional: 1 teaspoon chia seeds or ground flax seed)
METHOD Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
ORGANIC HEALTHY CAFE WE FOCUS ON CREATING WHOLESOME FOOD THAT IS REAL, SEASONAL AND WITH A RUSTIC TWIST. LOCATION 59 Rene Street Noosaville 4566
HOURS Monday – Friday | 7am – 5pm Saturday | 7am – 4pm
CONTACT 0490 016 232 hello@vanillafood.com.au
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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. www.thegreatergoodmovement.com GREATER GOOD from $10 @ Bioshop Noosa
Enjoy a delicious organic tea each day in December to count down the days until Christmas with this elegant English Tea Shop Book Style Advent Tea Calendar. This unique advent calendar contains 13 varieties of festive holiday tea flavours as well as classic favourites. 25 tea sachets in 13 festive flavours. Beautiful Christmas tree decoration gift pack from the English Tea Shop, featuring a premium collection of handpicked teas. ENGLISH TEA SHOP from $9.49 @ Bioshop Noosa
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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Spencer Cocoa is Australian-made chocolate. Made from scratch in Mudgee, using cocoa beans grown in Vanuatu. We visit our growers twice a year to catch up and select new-season beans. We buy directly from a small group of families on the island of Malekula who grow, harvest, ferment and dry the cocoa ready for shipping to Australia. Back in Mudgee, we roast, grind, conch and temper the cocoa into beautiful chocolate. Simple ingredients, direct trade, bean-to-bar. www.spencercocoa.com.au SPENCER COCOA $9.75 @ Bioshop Noosa
GreenAddict manufactures and supplies a range of eco-friendly 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. www.greenaddict.com.au GREEN ADDICT from $12.95 @ Bioshop Noosa Yukti Botanicals specialise in ayurvedic medicine, authentic ayurveda treatments, luxurious day spa therapies and premium quality natural and organic health products. Our goal is to provide effective sustainable health care solutions combining traditional ayurvedic medicine and the latest advances in integrative health science. Yukti Botanicals offers a range or herbal teas carefully blended using Ayurvedic principles to balance the body and calm the mind. www.yukti.com.au YUKTI BOTANICALS - @ Belmondos Marketplace
Bramble & Hedge confectionery is made in Melbourne, but delivered to the world. As your senses succumb to the exceptional, you’ll be momentarily transported to a blissful oasis of heavenly wonder. Tasty delights perfect for gift giving. Salted Caramel, Rose Petal & Dark Belgian Chocolate Peanut Brittle. 6 piece Christmas Plum Pudding & Gingerbread Nougat Gift Box (presented in black gift box) www.bramblehedge.com.au BRAMBLE & HEDGE from $17.24 @ Bioshop Noosa
New Range of body oils, toning mists, Ayurvedic tonic herbs and teas available at Varnish Studio. Made in small batches and changing with the seasons. VARNISH STUDIO 199 Gympie Tce, Noosaville www.varnishstudio.com.au
100% handcrafted, high-quality timber serving spoons make a perfect xmas gift. Made here in Noosa from a range of timbers. NOOSA WOODWORKS @ Bioshop Noosa
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Storage Tips Mangoes: Do not need to be refrigerated until they are ripe. Fully ripe mangoes can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days. Never store mangoes in plastic bags – mangoes need air!
Cherries: Keep the cherries cool to keep them fresh for longer. So put that bowl full of cherries in the fridge! Store dry and loosely packed in a covered container in the fridge until needed. Leave the stems on – they help keep the cherries fresh.
Handy Hints and Tips Baking Soda Wonders
Fight pet smells Deodorize the soft furnishings around your home – including the dog’s bed – by sprinkling surfaces with a little baking soda, letting it sit for 15 minutes, and then vacuuming clean. Smelly Runners? Freshen up after a gym class by sprinkling some baking soda inside your shoes (and your gym bag while you’re at it). Just tap it out before you wear again. Make an easy, all-purpose cleaner Here’s a quick cleaning recipe that can make most surfaces sparkle. Combine 4 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 litre of warm water. Use it with a sponge to wipe messes away. This all-purpose cleaner is especially good for cleaning kitchen counters, appliances and inside the refrigerator. Clean a slow drain When you notice your drain is starting to clog, sprinkle ½ a cup of baking soda down the sink, followed by ½ a cup of white vinegar. Cover with a wet cloth to contain the fizz. Wait five minutes then flush clean with hot water.
Pineapples: If stored at room temperature, make sure to consume it within 2 days. For storing pineapples greater than 2 days, keep them in a clean plastic bag with perforations and store it in the fridge. Always keep cut pineapple in its juice and store it in a clean, airtight container.
Wipe out wall doodles When your child’s artistic efforts end up all over your new paint job, scrub lightly with a damp sponge sprinkled in baking soda. Gently exfoliate Here’s a simple way to gently get rid of dead skin: Mix 3 parts of baking soda to 1 part water. Rub gently in a circular motion and then rinse clean. Relieve insect bites Make a simple paste of water and baking soda and apply as a salve onto affected skin.
Ten Nutritional Facts:
1. A sparagus is a good source of vitamins A, C and E, B-complex vitamins, potassium and zinc. 2. A n avocado has more than twice as much potassium as a banana. 3. B roccoli contains twice the vitamin C of an orange and almost as much calcium as whole milk, and the calcium is better absorbed! 4. C elery is the best vegetable source of naturally occurring sodium. 5. K ale contains lutein and zeaxanthin, which protect the eyes from macular degeneration. 6. T o increase the protein in peanut butter, Brewer’s yeast can be mixed in - a useful tip for vegetarians.
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7. P umpkin seeds are high in zinc, which is good for the prostate and building the immune system. 8. L emons are considered one of the world’s healthiest foods one lemon contains your daily dose of vitamin C, it cleanses the liver, boosts your immunity and aids in weight loss. 9. E ggs contain the highest quality food protein known. All parts of an egg are edible, including the shell which has a high calcium content. 10. T he mushroom is the only non-animal natural source of vitamin D.
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