Update 29/11/09

Hi all,

Not too much to report at the moment. Tim is having a break from treatment and enjoying it! He still has to front up to day oncology once a week for a PICC line redress and bloods, which are all on the way up at the moment. We are hopeful that chemo will recommence after Christmas, so that we can enjoy some family time away up north and also enjoy the festive season with our family and friends.

Many have asked us for a few recipes that we enjoy from the Gawler Foundation, so please find a few below. I will try and add a couple to each update.

Also, a BIG thank you to the mystery person, who organised for a box of delicious organic fruit, veg and tea to be delivered to our door from 'Organic Angels'. The produce was just top quality and we are very grateful to who ever it was...(hopefully you read this!)

Love Andi xxoo.

MUESLI

1 cup barley flakes
1 cup rolled rye flakes
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup sultanas or currants
1 cup chopped almonds (bio dynamic)

Pour desired amount in to bowl, then soak the muesli for 2-3 minutes in apple juice ( we use Greenwoods bio dynamic)
Top with milk (Tim has oat milk) but soy or rice can be used too.
Dollop some soy yogurt on top and dust with some cinnamon

BROCCOLI & ALMOND SOUP

4 cups broccoli roughly chopped
1 onion chopped
2 tbs almonds chopped
4 cups water
1/2 cup soy milk
1 vegetable stock cube (or 1 tsp mineral bouillon)

Place onion in pan with water and bring to boil then add broccoli. Cook till soft. Add stock cube and soy milk. Puree. Add almonds just before serving.

RICE PAPER SALAD ROLLS

12 sheets rice paper
6 cups shredded cabbage (red or green)
1 cup fresh mint
1/2 cup french dressing (fat free)
4 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups red capsicum,julienned
2 cups snow peas
alfalfa sprouts
150g tofu

Cut tofu in 12 strips and marinate in 1/2 cup of Tamari (soy sauce) and 1/2 cup of water for 30 mins. Lightly steam cabbage, rinse and cool, then add dressing and mint. Individually, soak the rice paper sheets in warm water till pliable then place on a clean tea towel. Add 1/12 of each ingredient in the centre and roll up, tucking the ends in as you roll. Work one roll at a time.

Fillings may vary and the rolls may be served with a dipping sauce.

ROAST VEGETABLE RISOTTO (Andi's recipe!)

1 cup bio dynamic brown rice
3 cups water
1 zucchini
1 carrot
2 roma tomatoes
1 large mushroom
1 red onion
splash of balsamic vinegar
pinch sea salt
black pepper
grated parmesan

Place rice and water in pan and cook by absorption method. (approx 30 - 45 minutes)
Meanwhile chop all veggies into small cubes, place in an oven dish, splash with vinegar, salt & pepper and bake in oven 150 degrees (fan forced). When carrots are cooked, add vegetables and juice to the rice, mix in some grated parmesan and serve!


BONN APPETITE EVERYONE! ( and also, in all recipes above we use organic produce where possible)

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From the Admin:

Howdy all! Just a quick bit of boring blog management - currently the 'donate now' button on the right works by sending the amount you donate through to paypal and then on to an account that was set up for Tim and Andi to use. I've been letting these payments go through to them anonymously, but Andi has now asked for details when someone donates so she and Tim and thank whoever was feeling generous. She can't help herself!
So, if you do donate and want it to be anonymous, just send an email to the administrator - thehamiltonfamilyblog@gmail.com - letting me know and I'll send the payment through anonymously as I've been doing, otherwise I'll let Tim and Andi know who you are!