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Organic Highbank Orchard Apple Syrup now on sale at Select Stores Dalkey

11 June 2013 @ 9:40 pm |
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Highbank Orchard Syrup

“Irelands answer to maple syrup”, this sweet and delicious, pouring, organic orchard syrup, is the first of its kind. Grown and produced by Highbank Orchards in Kilkenny, Ireland. With years of research, Highbank launched the Orchard Syrup in 2010 at Savour Kilkenny.

Totally organic, this unique, healthy product is made from Irish, organic apples from the farm. Highbank Orchard Syrup is completely organic made from our apples only – no pesticides, no artificial fertilisers or preservatives. Stored at ambient temperature, Highbank orchard syrup has a shelf life of over 2 years.

Ingredients
•Irish organic apples, no…

Tully B’s Chimichurri now on sale at Select Stores Dalkey

11 June 2013 @ 9:08 pm |
Filed under: Events & News, Product News, Recipes, Select Stores News

Tully B’s Chimichurri

What is it??

Chimichurri is a blend of parsley, garlic and chillies plus other herbs and spices and then mixed with 100% extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar to infuse all of the flavours together while creating a unique and traditional dipping sauce and marinade. There are three different versions of chimichurri to cater for those who like it with a kick, with a fiery kick or those who like it easy going on their taste buds.

Where is it from??

Chimichurri is famously from Argentina where the sauce is an everyday accompaniment to…

Beetroot, Butternut squash and Feta salad

10 June 2013 @ 7:54 pm |
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BEETROOT, PUMPKIN AND FETA SALAD

Ingredients:

600g butternut squash

2 medium beetroot bulbs

150g feta cheese

200g baby spinach

Organic Extra Virgin olive Oil

Salt and Pepper

Description:

Pre heat oven to 200 degrees. Chop up butternut squash (can leave skin on if preferred), into 5 cm cubes, place in a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. bake till tender.

Peel and chop beetroot into 5cm cubes, place in a pan and cover with water. Add a sprinkle of salt and cook over a medium heat for around 20 mins. Drain.

Place washed baby…

KIDS GREEN SMOOTHIES AND JUICES FOR THE SUMMER by Ollie – Irish Parent Magazine June/July

5 June 2013 @ 9:19 pm |
Filed under: Events & News, Nutritional Tips, Recipes, Select Stores News

KIDS GREEN SMOOTHIES AND JUICES FOR THE SUMMER

All recipes will make 8 ounces or 250ML.

Please wash all fruit and vegetables before use. Buy local/organic if possible!

1. SUPERKID SMOOTHIE (energy)

½ lime juice squeezed
3 small apples juiced
1/4 of cucumber juiced
1 tablespoon of Pineapple peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon of a ready to eat avocado peeled and stoned
Ice if you like
Method: blend for 30 seconds pineapple, avocado, wheatgrass, spirulina, ice with juice of cucumber, apples and lime.

2. TASTES GUT!! Smoothie (immune boosting)
100g…

Clodagh McKenna’s Sinless Chocolate and Beetroot Cake

21 May 2013 @ 8:14 pm |
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Clodagh’s Sinless Beetroot Cupcakes.

Made of 70% beetroot they are a fantastic indulgence for anyone on a health kick. Beetroot is an antioxidant and rich with nutrients including magnesium, sodium, potassium, vitamin C and betaine which is important for a healthy cardiovascular system.

Beetroot is also an anti-inflammatory and is used extensively in detoxes because it improves circulation, builds and purifies the blood and benefits the liver and intestines which makes them an amazing ingredient in these super healthy cupcakes.

Clodagh’s Sinless Beetroot Cupcakes taste best straight from the fridge for a “fudgier” texture. Take the edge of…

15 Strange & Wonderful Uses for the Avocado

12 May 2013 @ 7:34 pm |
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We often associate the avocado with guacamole, and that’s it. But that would be doing the odd-looking fruit a great injustice.

Because of its creamy texture and impressive nutritional profile, the avocado is a prized ingredient in plant-based dishes. It provides the bulk and the consistency that are usually the product of milk, butter, or cream. These 15 unusual uses for the avocado explore the many ways you can expand your repertoire beyond guacamole.

You may already know that avocados are considered an excellent source of “good” fats. But they are fare more beneficial to your health than meets…

Couscous & Lentil Feta Salad

2 May 2013 @ 8:57 pm |
Filed under: Events & News, Nutritional Tips, Recipes, Select Stores News

Couscous & Lentil Feta Salad

ingredients

1 cup uncooked wholemeal couscous
1 cup brown lentils
1tbsp olive oil
1 lemon
1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 cups rocket or mixed greens
1/4 cup celery
1/2 cup feta
Dash of salt

Dressing:

2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Salt & pepper to taste

1. Bring 1 & 1/2 cups of water to a boil with olive oil and salt. Then add couscous and lower heat until…

dummys guide to Olive Oil

24 March 2013 @ 5:15 pm |
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Olive oil

Origin
Olive oil originated in the Mediterranean, a region that is home to a cornucopia of wholesome foods. Olive trees have been grown there for nearly 6,000 years. As the name suggests, olive oil is extracted from olives—the fruit of the olive tree.

Nutritional Benefits
Good for your heart!
Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fats—the good fats that help reduce bad cholesterol while boosting good cholesterol. Since olive oil has been a staple of Mediterranean cuisine for centuries, it’s no surprise the people who live there are in such good health!

Helps prevent…

Roast Pepper and Sweet Potato Soup

20 March 2013 @ 10:13 pm |
Filed under: Events & News, Recipes, Select Stores News

What better to make you feel good inside then a warm bowl of soup on a cold, cloudy weekday?

Especially this sweet and fiery roasted pepper and sweet potato soup. I hadn’t planned to make soup, let alone this soup. Let me tell you I was happy I did though. It was more about using whatever ingredients I had on hand to make something delicious. Isn’t this what making soup is often about?
Kitchen tip. When you buy fresh herbs keep them in a jar or glass with some water in the bottom. They will stay nice for…

Red Lentil Curry with Roasted Cauliflower

19 March 2013 @ 8:24 pm |
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Red Lentil Curry with Roasted Cauliflower

Ingredients

1 Head of Cauliflower, cut into florets

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cups dried red lentils, picked through and rinsed

14 oz can diced tomatoes

1 tsp chopped garlic. (2 cloves)

1 tsp fresh ginger root, grated

1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds

1 tsp coriander seeds

1 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds

1 dried chili, chopped

5 cups of water

salt and pepper to taste

chopped coriander for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lay cauliflower florets down on a baking sheet…

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