New Year, New You

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With the new year in sight, it’s time to start thinking about what the next phase of your life will hold. It’s time to start setting your goals and resolutions for the year ahead, to ensure that when 2018 rolls around, you can look back and see just how far you’ve come in a year. But just for a change this year, we thought it might be fun to try setting goals that are actually obtainable. Goals that we can actually stick to and work at, rather than those vague resolutions that we keep for a week and then end up needing to set again for the next year. Studies show that 92% of new year resolutions fail by January 15th! Well this year, we’re going to make ‘em stick! How do we do this pray tell? The trick is to keep it specific. Goals that are time-bound and measurable are proven to work best, and writing down your goals makes you 50% more likely to achieve them! So now that we know how to set them, let’s have a think about exactly what goals to set for the coming year.

 

Eat Healthy

We’ve all done it, we tell ourselves “this year I’ll eat healthier”. So vague, so difficult to stick to. With a goal like that, you’ll no doubt hit that #cleaneating trend hard in the first couple of weeks of the year, but after that, this one becomes a little unrealistic for us mere mortals. Instead, try being more specific. Perhaps decide to eat healthy fats, like avocados and omega-3s. Choose one or two days of the week where you have salmon for one of the meals that day. Or maybe buy a new recipe book of healthy recipes and set a goal to try a new recipe once a week. There are so many ways you can be healthy throughout the year; the trick is to be specific. And if you’re looking for the freshest ingredients for your healthy meals or snacks, head down to Peaches where you’ll find the best quality produce to keep you motivated!

Lose Weight 
Another crowd favourite, we’re all aware of how easily this one can fall by the wayside. Try to keep things exciting when you’re setting goals to exercise. Perhaps every Sunday morning you try a new class like yoga on the beach or a barre class that incorporates ballet with pilates and cardio. Or put aside a time in the week to take a hike through some of the beautiful national parks or along the stunning coastline. Another great way to stay motivated is to find a workout buddy so there’s no bailing on leg day.
Kick the caffeine addiction 

2016 has been a big year, so no surprise we’ve all got a low-key caffeine addiction by this stage. Reset your body by switching out that 4th coffee for the day for a herbal tea instead. Slowly work your way back to the recommended daily dose of 5 espresso shots (equivalent of 2 takeaway flat whites). At Peaches, we have an amazing range of teas that will send you into the stratosphere. Make sure you drink lots of water as well to keep hydrated!

 

So go forth and set goals! Remember, keep it specific and keep it realistic. For any advice on how to eat healthy or for all the best and freshest produce, come down the Peaches Fresh Food and say hey to the Peaches Family!

Peaches Product of the Month: Effervé Lemonade

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As the year 2016 draws to a close, we often take the time to reflect on the year passed, as well as look ahead to the year to come. 2016 was a big year, a year of excitement and change. Trump won the US election, the Brexit motion passed, Rio De Janeiro hosted the summer Olympics, and Beyoncé released her sixth studio album, Lemonade. Mmm, lemonade. We, here at Peaches Fresh Food, love lemonade. We also love Beyonce, but boy do we love lemonade. Which is exactly why we’ve decided that to wrap up the year, we’d make our product of the month Effervé Lemonade. Perfect for that hot summer’s day, lounging by the pool, Effervé lemonade will quench your thirst AND satisfy your taste.

 

Arriving in a beautifully packaged bottle, the Efferve range boasts 11 delicious flavours ranging from classic French to Tangerine and Lime. Using a traditional French recipe and artisan processes, the product is born from the natural springs of north-east France. Natural Spring water is at the core of these drinks, sourced straight from the natural springs that have flowed for centuries among the Vosges Mountains in the stunning Alsace region. Straight from the mountains to the bottle, the range is not only delicious but healthy as well! Made with all natural flavours, the entire Efferve range is also gluten-free and non-GMO, meaning there’s something for absolutely everyone that rocks up to those work and family end of year parties.

 

We know what you’re thinking. “End of year party, you say? If there’s any end of year parties, it’s not likely I’ll be drinking a sparkling lemonade….” Well that’s where you’re wrong! These fruity beauties are delicious on their own but even more delicious mixed in to your favourite summer cocktail. Why not make your usual gin and tonic with the delicate and lady-like pink lemonade from the Effervé range in place of tonic? Or you might try the classic French lemonade to take your usual summer shandy to that next level. And for those of you that are feeling a little more adventurous, here’s one of our favourite cocktail recipes from the Effervé range:

 

The Blood Orange

  • 1 part of Vodka
  • ¼ part of Triple Sec
  • ¼ part of simple syrup
  • 2 ½ parts of Efferve Blood Orange

 

Pour all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and mix. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a twist of Blood Orange peel. Enjoy!

 

For more ideas on what to whip up with the Efferve lemonade range, head to their website www.eurobubblies.com and come on down to Peach Fresh Food to try the four we have in stock today.

Peaches Product of the Month: Maggie Beer’s non-alcoholic wine

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The silly season is just around the corner, and with it comes all those end of year work parties, family barbecues, sundowners with the friends and new year celebrations! Here at Peaches Fresh Food, we can’t wait to indulge in all the beautiful food and wine that comes with this time of year.

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Delicious vegan pancakes

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There is nothing that gets us more excited than an amazing Sunday morning breakfast, and what breakfast is better and more exciting than pancakes.

 

This vegan pancake recipe is tried and tested and all of the ingredients you can pick up at Peaches!

 

Ingredients

 

1 cup of plain flour (or wholemeal)

 

1-2 tablespoons of raw sugar

 

Pinch of salt

 

2 tablespoons of baking soda

 

1 cup of almond milk

 

2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

 

1 teaspoon of vanilla essence

 

Method

 

Mix all the dry ingredients together.

 

Mix wet ingredients together.

 

Mix them all together.

 

 

It’s that simple!

 

Tag us in all your pics @peachesfreshfood.

 

Get Fit for Summer

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Here at Peaches, we’re all about a holistic approach to health, which is why we’ve decided to look into what we can all do to keep fit over the summer while we’ll no doubt be spending the majority of our time in a bikini.

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The Vegan Life

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Long considered to be a life resigned to rabbit food, the vegan lifestyle is one of the most popular new ways of living being adopted by people all around Perth.

Not only is it great for the environment, it is also amazing for your body. Read more

Going Organic

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When you think ‘organic’ what comes to mind? Words like ‘healthy’, ‘natural’ or ‘chemical free’ might spring into your head.

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Kale 101 – Everything you need to know about this superfood.

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Kale, chances are you’ve heard about this trending green vegetable on your favourite #cleaneating Instagrams, in your local organic supermarkets, or from that friend of yours who’s extremely strict diet puts yours to shame. While we’re not so much about the restrictive diet, we do love kale and all of its magical health benefits. And the good thing is, it’s super easy to add into your usual diet if you just know how! So we thought we’d break it down for you so you can also boast about your clean eating next post-yoga brunch.

Kale is a vegetable that offers so many health benefits that it has outranked vegetables of it’s kind and been hailed as a “superfood”.The ANDI scale, a system for rating the “nutrient density” of all foods has ranked Kale with a perfect score of 1000 on the Aggregate Nutrient Density Scale (ANDI) even science can’t deny this food has got it all going on! Only three other vegetables have been ranked with a perfect score – Collard Greens, Mustard Greens and Watercress.

Kale does not disappoint when it comes to the vitamins it provides. It is high in vitamins A, C and E. Along with that, it is high in omega-3 fatty acids, fibre and potassium. Looking for a vegetable that supports heart health and offers cholesterol-lowering benefits? Kale’s got your back there too! It has also been known to lower the risks of different types of cancer – ranging from cancer of the bladder, breast, colon, ovary and prostate. Not to mention it also contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits that aim to aid in the avoidance of chronic inflammation and oxidative stress.

There are so many ways that you can consume kale. Not everyone enjoys the raw vegetable the way it is, so here are some options that you can consider. From raw kale to cooked or steamed, find something that suits your tastebuds and your schedule.

Mix raw kale with your salad – Kale is a tough vegetable so it might take some effort massaging the vegetable and adding some dressing, it will soften up and become easier to eat.

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Bake kale chips – There are many recipes online that range in cooking time from 20 -40 minutes. You can season them with salt or even smoked paprika for a little spice. Just remember they aren’t supposed to taste like they have been burnt!

Kale soup – Not many people enjoy chewing very long on vegetables to break them down. How about throwing some kale into a pot of soup and let the hot water do the work for you? This softens the leaves and makes it much easier to eat.

Kale smoothie – Kale has a taste that some might take some getting used to. You can mask some of the taste of kale by mixing it with other green veggies such as spinach, cucumber or even fruits like mango and strawberries. Add milk and ice before blending for the perfect consistency.

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 Kale supplements – For those who are constantly on the go and find themselves in too much of a rush to shop consistently for fresh food, supplements may be a great idea. Just remember, supplements do not replace the actual food and that it is always better to consume the fresh vegetable.

Now that you are armed with all of this information, you might be wondering, “How much Kale should I consume in a day?” It is important not to overdo the consumption of a particular food just because it offers a whole lot of nutrients.

Just like any other food, everything should be consumed in moderation, including kale. Consuming too much potassium may be harmful for people whose kidneys are not fully functional as they will struggle to remove the excess potassium from the blood. There is also the possibility that a cup of cooked kale may also interfere with the activity of blood thinners. Hence, it is vital that such information is discussed with your doctor before you proceed to incorporate kale into your diet.

All in all, we are certain that the kale phenomenon won’t be dying down any time soon. Jump on the bandwagon and make the best of the benefits this superfood has to offer. Come on down and pick up a fresh bunch at Peaches today!

Product of the Month: The Sugarless Bakery

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When the sugar cravings hit in winter, it’s not unusual to indulge in sweet treats. They seem to creep their way into our pantries and diets despite the fact we know they aren’t so good for our waistline or teeth. But never fear – because The Sugarless Bakery has come up with a way we can have our cake, and eat it too! Their delicious baked products with NO SUGAR makes the cut for our September Product of the Month.

Surely not? Well, it’s true – The Sugarless Bakery use the natural sweetness of raw cacao, spices, fruit, nuts and ‘xylitol’, a natural sugar-free alternative. This means you can satisfy your sweet tooth while avoiding sugar, without compromising on taste. Some of the great elements of bakery food are retained in Sugarless Bakery’s range, with the added bonus of no sugar. These include caramel sauce, moist cake, and indulgent sauces – This means you can get around their sweet treats without sacrificing the flavours you love!

What’s more – The Sugarless Bakery use fresh, wholesome ingredients such as free range eggs, and nut butter. Plus, their products are made with love in Fremantle, just a stone’s throw from Peaches Fresh. That means, getting your hands on The Sugarless Bakery goodies is convenient, healthy, AND supports a local business – talk about guilt free!

While they are all sure to delight – here’s our picks to get into this wonderful range…

“Fudgy Beetroot Brownie” cupcakes: How pink! These sweet vege-infused treats combine the humble beetroot with the indulgent brownie. Kids will love them! And the fact theirs a healthy vegetable in their snack doesn’t have to be disclosed. Grown-ups, can rest assure this cupcake-brownie combo is not only tasty – but even goes some way to contributing to your daily 5-veg intake. What a time to be alive.

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Choc Chip Cookie Dough Cupcake: Not that we would judge, but chances are you’ve had a cheeky taste of raw cookie dough before – and discovered that it may just be as delicious as the cookie it yields. Well, The Sugarless Bakery have enabled your dough-munching ways with this delightful cake creation, featuring an almond meal cake with coconut buttercream frosting and choc chip cookie dough. This is one that you won’t want to miss, and will tickle your taste buds rather than stretch your pants.

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Choc Chip Cookie Dough Cupcake: Not that we would judge, but chances are you’ve had a cheeky taste of raw cookie dough before – and discovered that it may just be as delicious as the cookie it yields. Well, The Sugarless Bakery have enabled your dough-munching ways with this delightful cake creation, featuring an almond meal cake with coconut buttercream frosting and choc chip cookie dough. This is one that you won’t want to miss, and will tickle your taste buds rather than stretch your pants.static1.squarespace-1

Salted Caramel Brownie Cupcake: Now for this gem – a current trend in flavour combination meets a healthy snack alternative. And it isn’t hard to understand why caramel and sea salt work so well together when you get a taste of this – a culinary triumph if ever there was one. The moist chocolate cake is matched only by the silky caramel butter cream frosting and mini brownie.

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Vegan slices: An alternative to cupcakes – sugarless vegan slices! The pictured berry cream slice is accompanied in the range by lemon & coconut, peanut butter cookie dough, caramel latte and butterscotch cookie dough. Appealing to vegans and non-vegans alike, these goodies are perfect for the lunchbox, and contain no animal products, gluten, dairy or sugar! They possess a silky cheesecake-like texture that will take down that snack craving while not having to worry about all the extra stuff that goes into other similar slices.

There you have it: great bakery products, a wonderful variety of delicious flavours, and all at Peaches Fresh! If you know you want to eat a bit healthier, but don’t want to give up your indulgent sweets, then this is absolutely the product range for you! Come on in and try this Product of the Month for September 2016 and support this awesome local business.

Product of the Month: Udder Delights Cheese

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Here at Peaches, our Product of the Month for August is Udder Delights Cheese! We’ve brought this delicious range of cheeses all the way from South Australia to add to the vast range of Fremantle options and give you another option for cheese.

Whether you’re into cheese platters at parties, a bit of crackers and cheese in the lunchbox, or a cheese-inspired beer-o’clock on a Sunday arvo, Udder Delights has something for everyone. With that in mind, here’s a quick highlight reel to get the taste buds (and food ideas) going:

Goat’s Camembert: If you’re on the hunt for a bit of variety in your cheese, going after a goat’s milk cheese can provide you with a great new taste experience. At Udder delights, they’ve taken the old favourite Camembert and put a twist on it by using goat’s milk. The powers that be know that the inside of the Camembert round can be so decadent and soft that it is advised you carefully cut a lid off the top of the round to keep any plates or platters mess-free. Then, dip away!

Marinated Chevré: This delightful marinated offering is jarred in a delicious mix of oil, garlic, and herbs. The recommended way to enjoy this cheese is to dip crusty bread in the oil, then spread the cheese onto it. How good does that sound? We think it’s a winning combination.

Heysen Blue: Blue cheese is a truly acquired taste. But when it is acquired – boy what a taste it is! This blue cheese is carefully prepared to deliver a mild and fruity cheese to enjoy in cooking, on crackers or even by itself.

Goat Curd: For something really different to your average cheese, grab some goat curd. Spread over fresh bread, this is a great product to enjoy with a full-bodied wine. Its unique texture and refreshing finish make this a must for any foodie – and we know how many there are in Perth!

And now, just because we want to give you all the different ways to enjoy Udder Delights Cheese, here’s a delicious recipe to enjoy!

CAMEMBERT WITH BLUE CHEESE, FIGS AND PORT SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

  • 200gm Udder Delights “Adelaide Hills Camembert”
  • 1 large egg, beaten to blend
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Port
  • 1 cup dried figs, halved lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup Udder Delights “Heysen Blue Cheese”, crumbled
  • Chopped fresh chives
  • 1 French bread baguette, sliced into rounds, lightly toasted

PREPARATION

  1. Brush Camembert on all sides with egg, then coat with breadcrumbs. Place on foil-lined plate and cover.
  2. Bring Port to simmer in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Add figs; simmer until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer figs to small bowl. Add sugar to Port in pan; boil until reduced to thick syrup, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Pour syrup over figs. (Cheese and figs can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Refrigerate cheese. Let figs stand at room temperature.)
  3. Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add Camembert and cook until breadcrumbs are brown and cheese is warm, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to platter. Top with blue cheese, figs and syrup. Sprinkle with chives and surround with toasts.

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Beyond what’s featured in this recipe, let’s not forget that Peaches also stock a range of product that can complement your selection of cheese, such as breads, crackers and cold meats. So come on into Peaches and grab yourself some Udder Delights’ cheese – our Product of the Month for August. Udderly Delightful!