Rural life is truly bliss. Coming from Johannesburg more than 16 years ago to live here in the Middleveld* took enormous conviction and courage, but every time I walk out onto the balcony at treetop level, I can’t help but hear a song in my heart. Our 10-year old son, ... Read More
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Category: Recipes
09
Oct2021
Welcome to The Seedling Plant-based Kitchen!
We are so excited about the interest in pursuing plant-based eating, and just as excited about the opportunity to bring you some recipes and new ideas.
Thank you for being here, for acknowledging that the world (the planet, the animals and us) need to make some ... Read More
9 October 2021Old Joes Kaia
01
Oct2021
Welcome to The Seedling Plant-based Kitchen!
The interest in plant-based eating and a kinder more healthy lifestyle in general has been increasing rapidly. Many of our guests love the way in which we put things together, as well as how we present it, talk about it and live it. So many ... Read More
1 October 2021Old Joes Kaia
08
Sep2020
The following recipe is a great snack for school, lunchboxes and general snacks with loads of nutrient-dense ingredients - sugar-free, cruelty-free.
Seed Crackers-sweet - for download and printing.
8 September 2020Old Joes Kaia
11
May2020
This pizza /flatbread /focaccia is truly to die for:
First ready all the toppings:
Green puree - a mixture of herbs, kale, spinach, etc. all smoothed in a blender with just enough olive oil to get the blades going.
Tomato Salsa - onions and garlic fried together with smoked paprika, add chopped ... Read More
11 May 2020Old Joes Kaia
26
Apr2020
YES! - these are truly good for you... and for the family!
I hope you can find Nova chocolate nearby, because apart from the fact that it is one of the most delicious chocolates made locally, it is also sugar-free and diabetic-friendly. How awesome is that!
How to get the typical flat-gooey-compact ... Read More
26 April 2020Old Joes Kaia
06
Apr2020
Preparing Pulses (dry legumes – chickpeas, beans, lentils, peas)
The role of non-nutrients - the reason why so many people don’t eat pulses
The outer skin of seeds (i.e. pulses, nuts and other seeds) contain non-nutrients such as saponins, lectins and phytates that are deterrents for animals, insects and humans ... Read More
6 April 2020Old Joes Kaia
02
Apr2020
SWEET POTATO FLAT BREADS
(aka Roti, Paratha, Wrap)
This is a flat brad with a difference!
Apart from being the easiest and most delicious flat breads I know, they are also super healthy, provided you do not drench them in oil! The kids will love them and so will every adult at the ... Read More
2 April 2020Old Joes Kaia
27
Mar2020
This is a truly wholesome and delicious family soup for rainy days and cold weather. Packed with nutrients it is filling and satisfying. Eat it as a complete meal with your favourite bread or savoury flapjacks, or serve smaller portions as a starter with croutons, chilled and thinned with orange ... Read More
27 March 2020Old Joes Kaia
23
Jan2020
VEGETABLE TAGINE: One-Pot-Meal🤩
Use your imagination and cook up this delicious and economical vegetable stew as a main course. Replace chickpeas with any other legume, and use the vegetables in your fridges to substitute some on the prep table.
Sweat your choice of spices such as cumin, ginger (freshly grated), cardamom, paprika (smoked is ... Read More
23 January 2020Old Joes Kaia










