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Baby Spinach, Ham & Cheese Quesadillas

We wanted to share a few recipes from our most excellent Morning Star Lunchbox Recipe Book. You can buy this from Morning Star Kindy at the Bellingen Children's Centre or at Kombu Wholefoods. 100% of all proceeds go to support the Kindy.TortillaHamCheeseBaby spinachMethod: Arrange ingredients on half of a tortilla.  Fold tortilla over and press in a sandwich press until cheese has melted.  Allow to cool then cut into wedges.  This can also be made using a frypan on low heat to get similar results.

Spinach, Feta and Pinenut Rolls

250 g silverbeet, spinach or kale2 Tbs butter1 onion finely chopped1 C ricotta¾ C crumbled fetta½ C grated parmesan            ¼ C chopped coriander or parsley1/3-1/2 C pinenuts2 eggs lightly beaten½ tsp nutmeg8 sheets of filo pastrySalt and pepper to tastePreheat oven to 180°C.  Lightly sauté chopped spinach in a small amount of butter.  Mix together with rest of ingredients. Layer 8 sheets of filo pastry, brushing each with a little butter.  Place a long sausage shape of mixture along the length of the pastry allowing room at the ends to fold in.  Roll mixture up in pastry to…

Eggplant and Sunflower Seed Dip

 2 large eggplants ½ C sunflower seeds¾ C plain yoghurt2 Tbs chopped chives1 garlic clove crushed1 Tbs white wine vinegarCut eggplant in half and place on baking tray flesh side up. Bake at 180°C for 20-30 mins until soft. Peal skin away. Place sunflower seeds in a frypan and cook on medium heat until lightly toasted. Place all ingredients, except chives, in food processor and blend until smooth. Stir through chives. Chill before serving with crispbread, bread, etc.

Mixed Bean and Fetta Salad

We wanted to share a few recipes from our most excellent Morning Star Lunchbox Recipe Book. You can buy this from Morning Star Kindy at the Bellingen Children's Centre or from Kombu. 100% of all proceeds go to support the Kindy. Mixed Bean and Fetta Salad1 can mixed beans2 tsp olive oil4 tsp lemon juice2 shallots½ can of chick peasCucumber¼ C dill or parsleySmall block of fettaWhisk oil and lemon juice then add finely chopped shallots and allow to sit for a few minutes.  Add beans, chick peas, sliced and halved cucumber, herbs and mix together finally adding crumbed fetta at the…

Bellingen: How did I get here? Geoff Tosio

We live in a vibrant community, full of wonderful businesses, many of which are run and owned by parents from the Chrysalis School community. The fact that such a business community exists, providing us with access to such things as healthy food, eco-friendly builders, fabulous artists, a vast array of healers and much, much more, is all part of the reason people choose to settle in this valley. This year Emerge will be profiling a different business owner in each issue, investigating these wonderful, creative and persistent people who help make Bellingen the livable little town that it is today.Geoff…

Vegie, Tofu & Soba Noodle Salad

We wanted to share a few recipes from our most excellent Morning Star Lunchbox Recipe Book.You can buy this from Morning Star Kindy at the Bellingen Children's Centre or from Kombu. 100% of all proceeds go to support the Kindy. ½ block organic tofu or tempeh1 pack soba noodles (or Udon/rice noodles)3 Tbs tamari½ lemon or lime2 Tbs unrefined cold pressed sesame oil1 Tbs organic cold pressed coconut oil½ C sunflower or alfalfa sprouts1 C grated vegies3 Tbs toasted sesame seeds* Frying in olive, sunflower and many other oils is not recommended and is damaging to health.Slice tofu 1cm thick and…

Bellingen: How Did I Get Here? Tiffany & Anna

We live in a vibrant community, full of wonderful businesses, many of which are run and owned by parents from the Chrysalis School community. The fact that such a business community exists, providing us with access to such things as healthy food, eco-friendly builders, fabulous artists, a vast array of healers and much, much more, is all part of the reason people choose to settle in this valley. This year Emerge will be profiling a different business owner in each issue, investigating these wonderful, creative and persistent people who help make Bellingen the livable little town that it is today.…

The Gift of No by Helene McGlauflin

The title of this piece may startle or surprise you. After all, few enjoy the limits and finality the word “no” implies. Could such a thing ever be considered a way to show favor toward someone, or to offer assistance, as the dictionary suggests a gift should be? In my twenty years as a parent, counselor, and public educator I have come to see that saying “no,” when done judiciously and appropriately, is a gift all children deserve, for it enables them to grow into the responsible, balanced adults we wish them to become. Fundamentally, the world is not limitless.…

Bellingen: How Did I Get Here? Kev & Lowanna

We live in a vibrant community, full of wonderful businesses, many of which are run and owned by parents from the Chrysalis School community. The fact that such a business community exists, providing us with access to such things as healthy food, eco-friendly builders, fabulous artists, a vast array of healers and much, much more, is all part of the reason people choose to settle in this valley. This year Emerge will be profiling a different business owner in each issue, investigating these wonderful, creative and persistent people who help make Bellingen the livable little town that it is today.…