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Fresh Earth Practitioners
Decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Cake Recipe
Nutritional Cooking Classes
Veggie Braais,
Fresh Earth Style
Fresh Festive Ideas
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tel : 011 646 4404
fax : 011 646 3470
info@freshearth.co.za
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103 Komatie Road,
Emmarentia. (map)
Monday to Friday
08h00 to 18h00
(Restaurant closes 17h00)
Saturday
08h00 to 16h00
27 - 31 December
09h00 to 16h00
Closed:
25 and 26 December
and 1 January |
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Where did 2008 go? Last time I checked I was writing down my New Year's resolutions!
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I love December. I use this time to consolidate all my thoughts and reflect on the year gone past (fast!) and show appreciation for those who have added value to my life.
December at Fresh Earth Food Store is about self indulgence and spending time with family and friends. We will be putting on a braai every Saturday, Fresh Earth style, with an emphasis on the sheer enjoyment of great tasting food in abundance. |
We are proud to introduce you to Jackie Wildish - Nutritional Therapist and Sharon Marsay - Midwife, joining our team of Fresh Earth Practitioners who will be extending their services to our customers from January 2009. For more information on consultation hours and fees, please visit www.freshearth.co.za.
Hope you enjoy our indulgent and decadent cake recipe this month, and if you don't have the time or energy for extensive Christmas shopping, why not consider a Fresh Earth Food Store Gift Voucher?
We are open throughout the month of December except for religious holidays. Bring the kids along and encourage them to donate an old toy to a local orphanage. We will have a large gift box outside the store where the kids can experience the joy of giving!
Thank you to our loyal clients and to all that have made the Fresh Earth Food Store such a success. This paves the way for more exciting products and food we otherwise would not have access to.
Abundant health and happiness during the festive season!
Matthew Ballenden
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Jacqueline Wildish - Nutritional Therapist
Nutritional therapy uses food and supplementation to create health and well-being. Of the ten leading causes of death in South Africa, four are associated with dietary excess: heart disease, stroke, some form of cancer and diabetes mellitus.
These, and other symptoms, can be prevented or managed by knowing what to eat and by putting this knowledge and proper lifestyle practice to action every day.
There are many different types of individuals and professionals giving advice as to what optimum nutrition is, making it very confusing. What do I eat?
Nutritional therapy is true, safe, efficacious and based upon verifiable evidence. Each patient is assessed and treated according to their unique biochemical individuality and specific nutritional needs. |
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Jacqueline Wildish is a certified Nutritional Therapist.
With time spent in London studying under the renowned Patrick Holford, she qualified from the respected British College of Nutrition and Health.
She is also an active member of the South African Association for Nutritional Therapy. |
Nutritional therapy can identify changes in body function, and correct them, before disease manifests. A variety of scientific, biochemical and functional tests, such as: hair mineral analysis, blood tests for food intolerance, saliva tests for hormone levels, stool analysis for digestive function and others may be used to form individual treatment protocols and programmes.
So many people spend their health gaining weight, and then have to spend their wealth to regain their health. Creating good health now, through sound lifestyle and dietary practice is the best investment you can make.
Sharon Marsay - Midwife
Born in Scotland, Sharon Marsay travelled with her family as a child to many countries. She completed her school education in South Africa and started her nursing career at the Johannesburg General Hospital in 1980. She returned to the UK in 1983 to study midwifery and completed her diploma at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. Thereafter Sharon completed a breastfeeding consultancy course with the NCT (National Childbirth Trust) and followed with a BSc in Midwifery at the University of Abertay in Dundee, Scotland.
Sharon was interested in working independently and in 1992 shadowed an independent midwife for one year, eventually joining her practice at the end of that year. In 1997 Sharon and her husband decided to return to South Africa and she set up her own practice in Johannesburg that same year.
Sharon sees couples from 12 weeks or so of their pregnancy and focuses on a conscious birthing experience, looking at the emotional and spiritual side of pregnancy, as well as the physical. She teaches antenatal classes which focus on homebirth/active birth, i.e. couples take an active role in their pregnancy/birth/parenting journey. She specialises in homebirth, be that in water or dry land, whichever is most comfortable for her at the time. Her C/section rate is in line with the World Health Organisation and she enjoys an exceptionally high intact perineal rate.
Sharon works closely with doctors and doulas in order to assist couples to bring their babies into this world as gently as possible.
>>Ask your health question
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You deserve to indulge during the Festive Season. This recipe is wheat and gluten free that will only leave you feeling satisfied. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
35g Cacao powder
80ml Hot Water
150g Dark Eating Chocolate, melted
150g Butter, melted
295g Brown Sugar, firmly packed
100g Hazelnuts, finely ground
4 Organic Eggs, separated
20g Cacao powder (extra)
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
- Grease a deep, 20cm, round cake tin and line with baking paper.
- Blend the cacao powder with the water in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the melted chocolate, butter, sugar, finely ground hazelnuts and egg yolks.
- Beat the egg whites in a small bowl until soft peak stage.
- Fold into chocolate mixture in two batches.
- Pour mixture into prepared cake tin and bake for one hour.
- Stand cake for 15 minutes. Turn onto wire rack, top side up, to cool.
- Dust with extra cacao powder.
- Serve with cream or ice cream and fresh gooseberries.
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Nutritional
Cooking Classes:
Our 17 December class starts at 18h00 here at Fresh Earth Food Store and costs R350 per person. The classes are limited to 12 people per class and your payment secures your booking. .
17 December Menu:
- Millet Risotto with Oven Roasted Black Mushrooms
- Lamb Korma (vegetarian)
- Nachos and Guacamole
- Honey, Walnut and Rosemary Dressing
- Slow roasted Beetroot and Gorgonzola Salad
- Summer steamed Veggie Quiche, egg free
- Parmesan Corn Bread, wheat free
- Goji Berry and Cacao Crunchie
Contact us on
011 646 4404 or e-mail info@freshearth.co.za Cancellation terms apply. |
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The festive season and its hot summer days are upon us. The perfect time for our delectable sidewalk veggie braais at Fresh Earth Food Store every Saturday from 12h00. Bring the whole family and enjoy a luncheon in the open air with an abundance of flavour that will also feed your body and soul.
When: Saturdays 6, 13, 20 and 27 December
Where: 103 Komatie Road, Emmarentia
Time: 12h00 until 14h00
Cost: R65 per person / children under 12 years R35
No booking required. For more information, contact Karen on 011 646 4404 or info@freshearth.co.za |
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The Fresh Earth Food Store Gift Voucher
A responsible, authentic and respectful voucher that puts people - the earth - before everything, ensuring prosperity for all |
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Chocolate Fusions for the Soul |
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Soulicious chocolates are hand-made, totally delicious! Real dark chocolate (70%+ cocoa) in six exotic fusions with ingredients such as alfalfa, barley, shitake mushrooms, astralgus, nettle, red ginseng, rooibos, aniseed, lemongrass and lavender.
Sucrose free. Dairy free. Extraordinary! |
Organic Aloe Ferox skincare by Natraloe
Aloe Ferox is indigenous to South Africa and Natraloe has harnessed its remarkable nourishing and healing properties in a range of superior, paraben-free skin products including moisturisers, face packs, masks, sunscreens, lip balms, anti-wrinkle and night creams.
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Kundalini Yoga Fan
as taught by Yogi Bhajan
Here is an illustrated, user-friendly yoga manual filled with sets and meditations, for beginners to experienced yoga teachers.
The 74 sets have been chosen to help users overcome all kinds of health and emotional problems: |
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Liver Set, Get Rid of Subconscious Anger, Wake Up from Tiredness, Green Energy for Prosperity and many more.
The YOGA FAN’s innovative format is picture and icon driven. Minimal text makes for quick, easy interpretation.
The laminated cards are bound together with a silver rivet, fanning the book open for fast access.
The prestigious KRI Seal of Approval endorses the publication, validating the material according to the teachings of Yogi Bhajan. |
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Rozendal Vinegars
Local, Organic, Bio-dynamic, Ph Balancing, tastes good and drinks beautifully and we have noticed it makes people happy. Available in: |
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Rozendal Mixed Vinegar is macerated with green tea, chilli, carob, lavender, kelp, sweet pepper and grape must. Use as an aperitif, or mix with water for a refreshing quencher. Pickles, marinades, dressings; the uses are abundant!
Rozendal Lavender vinegar is infused with organic lavender grown on the farm. Try a vinegar reduction; heat in a large saucepan and allow to simmer until caramelized. Serve hot or cold with roasted venison or vegetables. Enjoy!
Rozendal Fynbos vinegar is macerated with buchu, honeybush tea, rose geranium, wild olive, wild rosemary and grape must. This vinegar is a celebration of South Africa’s unique Cape Floral Kingdom. These Fynbos herbs were chosen to reflect the rich biodiversity of the Cape Biome and for their medicinal properties. Enjoy a truly South African flavour using this unique vinegar! |
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