First Class Organics

This recipe will help you create an organic Thai beef salad that will serve 4. The lime adds a refreshing twist to this dish that makes it a great summer special.

Ingredients And Preparation

• 750g of organic beef fillet
• 2 tablespoons of organic olive oil
• 1/4 cup dried shrimp
• The juice of 1 organic lime
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons grated palm sugar
• 1 small green grated papaya
• 1 grated organic carrot
• 3 finely sliced organic spring onions
• 1 cm piece of organic ginger, grated.
• 1 seeded and finely chopped organic long red chilli
• Shred 1/2 of a small organic iceberg lettuce
• 4 tablespoons of fresh chopped organic coriander leaves
• 1/3 cup of fresh Thai basil
• 1/4 cup of roughly chopped roasted, unsalted peanuts

Method

Start by heating your barbecue or grill to a high heat.

Brush your yummy organic beef fillet with the oil and barbecue until it’s done to your liking. Remove the meat and allow it to rest.
Soak the dried shrimp in boiling water for 15 minuets, drain it and mix with the lime juice, fish sauce and the palm sugar. Once the sugar is dissolved combine your shrimp mix with the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and toss.

Drizzle a little dressing over the salad and toss until covered. Arrange the salad on you favorite serving plate and thinly slice the beef fillet. Place the beef on top of your salad and your done! Share your creation with your family and friends with a piece of your favorite bread. Enjoy!

Miessence Purifying Cleanser For Oily Problem Skin

“A purifying cleanser with fresh organic lemon peel oil, witch hazel and burdock that leaves the skin feeling soft, clean and fresh, without feeling stripped and dry.” – ONEgroup

Sarah and I have been using this product for a few months now, we started using it after some friends of ours recommended it to us to help my acne.

It works in the same way as any other cleanser in the sense it helps control excess oil and removes dead skin, however the main point of difference for this cleanser is it’s certified organic, it contains no synthetic chemicals and is very soft on the face.

Sarah and I both noticed the difference between this cleanser and your run of the mil chemical cleanser instantly, the texture is very different and it doesn’t feel like it leaves behind a thin film of chemicals on your face as you apply it.
We noticed visual effects such as the disappearance of excess oil after only a few days, after a few weeks the difference was incredible, both mine and Sarah’s skin had become much clearer.

After about 2 months of use Sarah’s breakouts have stopped almost entirely and mine have dramatically decreased in both frequency and severity. I don’t get much if any redness and soreness with my breakouts now, which is great.

Sarah showing off the certified organic purifying cleanser

How to use the cleanser…

“Gently press the face with a warm, soft cloth to soften and prepare the skin for cleansing. Shake well before use. Massage one or two pumps of cleanser into your face and neck. Remove with a damp cloth and plenty of water. If wearing make-up, a second cleanse is necessary.” – ONEgroup

Sarah and I use this product twice a day, every day and we both happily recommend it to anyone with problem skin.

The Miessence Purifying Cleanser can be purchased here: Miessence Purifying Cleanser

The Company…

Does this product come from an ethical company?

Yes! ONEgroup looks after their customers, employees and independent representatives by providing outstanding customer service and ensuring orders arrive on time.

Does the company do their part for the environment?

Yes! They are carbon neutral.

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Beef and broccoli stew is a great winter dinner, it’s very filling and goes great with some brown rice. This recipe will serve 4

Ingredients

• 450g of organic topside steak
• 4 tablespoons of organic olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 2 organic onions cut into wedges
• 1 clove of crushed organic garlic
• 1 tablespoon of fresh, grated organic ginger
• 1/4 a cup of salt reduced soy sauce
• 3 cups of salt reduced beef stock
• 3 organic carrots cut into thin sticks
• 2 cups of organic broccoli florets (or booster broccoli florets)
• 2 tablespoons of cornflour

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over high heat.
2. Season the beef with the black and cayenne pepper, add the beef to the saucepan and fry until brown, take the beef out and place it on a bowl to the side.
3. Add the onions to the saucepan and cook until lightly browned.
4. Stir in the garlic and ginger then cook until you can smell the garlic and ginger (around 1-2 minuets).
5. Add the soy sauce and stock then bring these to the boil.
6. Reduce the heat and add the carrots and broccoli, then cook until the carrots are crisp but tender, this should take about 10 minuets.
7. Add the beef and any juices to the saucepan.
8. Mix the cornflour with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl then add it to the stew and cook until thickened, about 3-5 minuets.

Serve either on its own or with a some brown rice, enjoy.

This recipe produces an organic brown rice risotto that will serve 4 people. This risotto makes a perfect winter dinner or a great side dish to any meal all year round.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of organic olive oil
• 1 finely chopped organic onion
• 1 finely chopped organic red capsicum
• 1 cup of short grain organic brown rice
• 1 finely clove of organic garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground organic turmeric
• A pinch of organic coriander
• 3 1/2 cups of chicken stock (preferably salt reduced)

Method

As this dish requires brown rice you will need to have soaked the brown rice overnight prior to cooking.

1. Preheat your oven to around 220°c.
2. Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish or ovenproof saucepan over a medium heat.
3. Add the onion and capsicum. After 3 or 4 minuets add the rice, garlic turmeric and coriander, then cook until the rice is coated with oil.
4. Add the stock and bring to the boil.
5. Cover the dish and place it in the preheated oven. Bake until the chicken stock is absorbed and the rice is just tender, this process should take around 55 minuets.

Before eating you should allow the dish to stand for 5 minuets, serve with a sprinkle of cheese.

Most people Sarah and I speak with about organics say they notice big differences in taste between organic foods and non-organic foods. Multiple people we have spoken to went as far as saying “organic food tastes like real food”. Whats your thoughts on this, do you feel the same way?

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What Is Brown Rice And What Are The Benefits?

Brown Rice (left), White Rice (right)

Brown rice is a great, natural alternative to white rice. It is a whole, natural grain and is much more nutritious then white rice as it has only had its outer husk removed. By only removing the outer husk the bran and germ layer are left in place and because of this it retains many more vitamins and dietary minerals when compared to white rice. Brown rice is also much higher in magnesium then white rice and is relatively low in sodium.

Traditionally in most parts of Asia, because of its nutritional benefits brown rice was given to the sick and elderly and was also commonly used as a cure for constipation. It wasn’t eaten much by the general population as it was considered a food for times of poverty and war time shortages. Today brown rice is a replacement for white rice in the diets of many health conscious people around the world.

Buying Brown Rice

Brown rice can be purchased in most if not all supermarkets around the globe. It is slightly more expensive then white rice because of its relatively low supply and can be quite difficult for distributors to store. As with all foods you should always opt for the organic option if one can be found in your local supermarket.

Storing Brown Rice

Brown rice can be stored at room temperature under normal procedures for around 6 months but by placing it in an air tight storage medium and putting it the fridge or even freezing it you will extend its shelf life dramatically.

Cooking Brown Rice

Before cooking your brown rice it should be soaked for 24 hours in warm water and rinsed, however If your under time constraints just a thorough rinse under warm water will be fine.

Brown rice takes a little longer to cook then white rice, it can take from 30 to 45 minuets to be ready. 1 cup of brown rice requires around 2-3 cups of water. You can replace the water with chicken or vegetable stock to add some extra flavor.

Brown rice can be cooked either on your stove top or in a standard electric rice cooker.

Eating Brown Rice

Brown rice works well with anything white rice does. It’s quite chewy compared to white rice and has a mild nutty flavor that goes very well with chicken. Brown rice is slow to digest and because of this people often include it in their breakfast to give them a slow release of energy during the day.