Cleaning and tidying

Back at the Big House, the kids and I have been busy cleaning out the fridges. There were some interesting lessons on bacteria and fungus - coupled with shrieks of horror as plastic containers were opened.

All perfect now, and another task ticked off our list for our HelpX host.

Cooking cooking

I have always loved to be creative with my cooking, but the last year or so that love has sort of drained away.  Working in makeshift kitchens, other peoples kitchens and without my equipment ( oh my knife I miss you.. Oh my beautiful blender... I miss you!!) - well it makes it a little more challenging.

While at our Hastings Helpx placement, I have been cooking mainly vegan meals - which is no biggie as we were vegan for a good while ( as well as raw foodists, vegos and just about any other health diet around)

I must say that my baked polenta and rich tomato salsa was a bit of a hit. So good and so easy.. well - most things are to be honest. I've also made a vege slice - vegan.. ( but I have to say the addition of cheese is always pretty good...but not this one)

One of my favourite 'wow' items I like to make on the spot is my raw chocolate mousse.  I made two batches to produce this parfait. I like the rich dark chocolate one - but the kids prefer the 'milk' chocolate one.   Made with avocados, coconut cream and a soaked nut (cashews or macadamias) and cocoa... its so easy to make, vegan and yummy to boot.

This has some organic blueberries drizzled on it for contrast.

I'll boot my raw foods blog back into life to put some recipes up as I have been asked a few times about this particular item. http://family-journey-to-raw.blogspot.com.au/

Pantry Tidy Up

This is the start of a new job tonight. In the side room things have kind of piled up a little. The pantry is three doors high and four doors wide, so you can imagine that things have gotten alittle lost and frantic here.

Below is just two of the examples of the doors in the pantry which needs sorting out, really old gross stuff thrown out, inside wiped down with most things needing a wipe down too.

I've spent about three hours so far and made some good progress; and will try to finish up tomorrow and take an after shot.