Recipes

Recipe Index

Here at the Wellness Hub, we all have different food preferences. Some prefer to eat mainly plants, others are more animal based or keto. Some follow Weston A Price principles. Some are gluten free, or have other food allergies. So we know there isn’t one ideal diet for everyone. And even if you think you’veContinue reading “Recipe Index”

Hot alternatives to tea & coffee

As we move into the colder months, hot drinks are becoming even more tempting. So let’s explore some of the many alternatives to tea and coffee. You may think café culture is a recent phenomenon, but tea shops and herbal infusions, are social traditions, as old as we are. In Japan, tea making is aContinue reading “Hot alternatives to tea & coffee”

DIY Easter & Anzac Goodies

I’ve just finished some updates to Good Food on a Budget, then got inspired to do this post when I spotted some Hot Cross Muffin (Buffin) recipes. Easier than Hot Cross Buns, and also easier to make gluten free, paleo or keto. So here’s a selection of various baking recipes, some Easter drinks, some homeContinue reading “DIY Easter & Anzac Goodies”

Best Meat & Poultry recipes

This is a spin off from our Good Food on a Budget post, for those who just want to look for affordable meats. So we’re focusing mostly on the cheaper cuts of meat and looking at how to cook them. One of our Mums used to cook in bulk for an elderly couple, and neededContinue reading “Best Meat & Poultry recipes”

Good Food on a Budget

These are not easy financial times and many people are struggling with their food budget. It’s tempting to buy the cheapest food available, without worrying about quality. But if we look back to the wisdom of older generations , there are options for good, nourishing meals that are budget friendly. This is a long postContinue reading “Good Food on a Budget”

Peas & beans (cheap & tasty)

Peas and beans (legumes) are great foods for anybody on a plant based diet. If you’re on a budget, they are also helpful for making a meat based meal go a bit further. They don’t agree with everybody, but for many people they are very nourishing as long as they are prepared correctly. On theirContinue reading “Peas & beans (cheap & tasty)”

Shop Bought Snacks

We sometimes get people asking us to recommend a good protein, snack or energy bar. Any snack bar will be processed, so if possible it’s better to make something yourself, such as: But if making from scratch isn’t an option for you right now, there are more choices around now that there were when IContinue reading “Shop Bought Snacks”

Real food lunchboxes

Some of our members are busy Mummas with littlies they are trying to feed the best foods available and affordable. All well and good when they’re younger and can be fed at home, but when they get to school and see what other kids are eating, it becomes more of a challenge. Here are someContinue reading “Real food lunchboxes”

Baking (sweet)

When I was at high school, Saturday morning was always baking day, when Mum and I baked up a weeks worth of goodies for our lunch boxes or after school snacks. If we can keep up this tradition, we can choose healthier options for our families, and hopefully save some dollars at the same time.Continue reading “Baking (sweet)”

Baking (savoury)

Items such as savoury muffins, scones or fritters are a great option for breakfasts, morning tea, after school snacks, or for adding variety to a lunch box. Note: Many of these recipes include cheese. A recent disturbing trend in cheese making is the use of microbial rennet instead of animal rennet. While this is understandableContinue reading “Baking (savoury)”