May 2026 Blog Posts (3)

My first No 1. Survival Food is hearty Bouillon. 

If you and a friend were stranded on a desert island and had to choose your first favourite 50 survival foods what would that be? I’d like to see your list too.

Survival Foods A List:

Vegan 'beefy' Bouillon or a 'winter'' bouillon like Genmai Miso dashi stock, Brown rice, Millet, Peas, Carrots, Corn, Spinach, Apples, Oranges , Berries, Mango, Potatoes, Lettuce, Broccoli, Scallions, Capsicum, Lemon, Lime, Pineapple, Red…

Busy today and in Newtown, vegan extravaganza for some.  Lunch consisted of a BBQ vegan Chinese bun, a banana drink clearly labelled 'vegan' where it once was not the case and Made in Australia Butter Babe, Spread, Sizzle, Slay Barely Salted Dairy Free European-style Cultured Butter with another purchase its sister Made In Australia Butter Babe Truffle Tease Truffle Parmesan Dairy Free European-style Cultured Butter. The Vegan sign clearly showing at the back of the packet. Moving on....

There is a saying amongst salsa aficionados when the question is asked: What makes a successful salsa? The answer is "No less than 3 from the categories and no more than 6 from the categories". See previous post. Here are two more salsas I would like to share with you today.

Fresh Pineapple and Red Hot Chilli Peppers

1 fully ripe pineapple

a handful of red hot chilli peppers

1/2 red onion

1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed

a splash of rice…