Recipe index

Still working on my Recipe Index. So far, around 600 recipes catalogued, and counting...I'm slower now because my belly is really big and its getting really hot in Sydney, but I will finish it before baby comes / this year.
Will keep you posted.

Love,

Viclic

Recipe Index

From freeprintableonline.com

Last night I had this idea...I decided to create an index from all the recipes I have in my books and mags. Why?
Well, I don't know about you, but I don't remember everything and I thought...wait, If I would have a file, with categories, and etc...when I am looking for an idea to cook I could look all the recipes I have in one place...:)
Yaaaay!
It will take me a while. I am actually doing a Google Doc, so I can access it from anywhere. 
I am putting the name, cooking time, how many servings, where is it (Which Mag, book, etc) and some categories, like Meat, chicken, egg - Main, salad, dessert - and comments.


I am also filtering by stuff that I don't eat, would never even try, looks waaaay too complicated (Hello Master chef magazine).
I will let you know how it goes...


Love, 


Vic

On the Organic / Free range subject

This morning I saw on tv again, a dietitian talking about Organic and Free-range and about the prices, and how nutritionally speaking doesn't make so much difference for you, bla bla bla bla bla...AT LEAST, this one (different from other articles I have read or watched on tv) spoke about the free-range / organic being less cruel to the animals, and more enviromental friendly.

Seriously, is it so hard to reason about it? That subject gets me really upset. Of course the calories and vitamins are the same...but what about the chemicals? Its 10x worse for your health eating something genetically modified or full of agrotoxics and pesticide...that's not rocket science.
Also, free range its (Supposed to be) less cruel for the animal. If the animal is less stressed, the quality of the food will be better. Dietitians can say whatever they want, but free range eggs are better for cooking, and only a cook knows that. :)


So my advise for everyone that reads my blog is, if you can afford, buy free -range, cruelty free, organic, local markets and fresh everytime you can.

Here is what I found on the RSPCA Australia website:

Shop Humane

Next time you’re shopping remember to purchase RSPCA Approved food. Eggs and meat approved under the RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme have been produced humanely and by choosing RSPCA Approved products you will be helping the RSPCA improve the lives of Australia’s farm animals. RSPCA Approved products are available at supermarkets and butchers. Search for your nearest stockist now.

RSPCA Paw of Approval

The RSPCA Paw of Approval is only found on products that come from animals that are part of the RSPCA Approved Farming Scheme. If you see the RSPCA logo on a carton of eggs, packet of pork, chicken or turkey, you can be assured that animals involved in the production of these products were raised under high animal welfare standards.

1 year anniversary

Time does fly when you are having fun. I am the living proof. I just can't believe how fast this first year went. It feels like yesterday that we got married. :)
I must say, and I said it before, I had a princess wedding. But there was no cake. To be honest there was no need for one...but Ben knew that I liked wedding cake and cake toppers, so guess what Benji surprised me with?
Wedding cake. :)

Sooooo cute.

25 ways to wear a scarf

With the winter fast approaching in the south hemisphere, scarfs are a must have and wear accessory as we all ladies know very well.

My dear friend Kika sent me this video today showing 25 different ways to wear a scarf and I thought about sharing with everyone. It is a really well produced video in my humble (producer) opinion.



Happy scarf everyone!