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You've had pumpkin. Now try eating the shoots, leaves and all. They're pretty healthy and delicious - so good as a Dry Curry with Potatoes. As part of My Blue Tea food budget series, we bring you healthy, easy and inexpensive recipes for the family. Jump to Pumpkin Shoot Health Benefits Pumpkin Shoot Curry Farsi ko Munta Recipe This is a Nepalese recipe. A Nepali friend who moved here taught and shared with us Pumpkin shoots curry and Momos i.e. Nepalese dumplings in the yummiest spicy tomato sauce. Here we use the tender tips, uppermost shoots, baby leaves, thin parts of the stem, tendrils, etc. to make this delicious vegetable known as Farsi ko Munta. The recipe is basic and rustic, normally a bit of potato is added too as it is yummy. Pumpkin Shoot Curry Recipe Ingredients: *3-4 Cups Chopped Pumpkin Greens *1 Large Potato - Cube or dice *1 Large Tomato - Grate / Chop *1/2 Teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds *1-2 Whole Red Chilies (optional) *1/2 Teaspoon turmeric powder *1-2 Tofu (cut to rectangular shape) *Salt *Coarsely Paste - grind the ingredients below: *10 Cloves Garlic. *1" Ginger. *2-3 tspn @my.blue.tea Spargo Meat Curry base Method: (1) Heat Ghee, add fenugreek seeds and add the Meat Curry base powder, when the Fenugreek seeds changes colour and that it smell fragrant, add potatoes and turmeric powder. A bit of water if required. (2) When potatoes are half done, add the coarsely ground paste and a minute later add all other ingredients , mix well and cook covered till done. (3) You most probably wont need to add water. This comes out super delicious. A delicacy from Nepal on to your table all here in Aussie land perhaps from your garden as pumpkins are easily grown here. Tips: This dry curry method and recipe is also good with the following veggies (1) Bitter Melon curry (2) Chokos (3) Pumpkins but there area a lot more we can explore and to create with our Super spices. All these produced can be quite easily grown in your own garden. 10 Amazing Health Benefits of Pumpkin Leaves (source: https://bebodywise.com/blog/pumpkin-leaves) This tropical vegetable has a rich nutrient profile. One cup (39 g) of pumpkin leaves is only 7 Kcal. Consuming warm liquid (prepared from boiling leaves in water) helps reduce fever and treat intestinal parasites. Moreover, applying the mixture of coconut oil, honey, and pumpkin leaf paste helps treat skin conditions like acne. 1. Promotes Heart Health The pumpkin leaves are rich in soluble fibre that helps reduce cholesterol absorption. Low cholesterol reduces the risk of heart disorder. Moreover, potassium content helps prevent irregular heartbeat. 2. Lowers the Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis The Vitamin B6 content in the pumpkin plant leaves helps curb pain in muscles and joints caused due to arthritis. 3. Help Alleviate Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Manganese in the pumpkin leaves help manage and reduce the situations of headache, mood swings, irritability, and depression. 4. Helps Retain Dental Health Phosphorus is vital for bone and gum health. The pumpkin leaves contain Vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus, vital for maintaining gum and teeth health. These nutrients support jaw bone mineral density and tooth enamel that helps hold the tooth in place. 5. Help Strengthen Bones The leaves have a high amount of calcium and phosphorus, essential for the bones. Consuming it regularly also helps avoid bone and stiff joint pain. 6. Help Fight Colon Cancer The pumpkin leaves help in treating colon cancer. But how? It contains soluble and insoluble fibre that eases bowel movement. Smooth bowel movement ensures a healthy intestine, preventing cancerous tumour growth in the colon. 7. Supports the Immune System The pumpkin leaves have abundant iron that plays an essential role in strengthening the body's immune system. A strong immune system enables the body to fight against several disorders and infections. Moreover, iron helps heal the red blood cells, allowing better oxygen flow in cells, tissues, and organs. 8. Provides Supple and Soft Skin One cup or 39 g of pumpkin leaf contains Vitamin A, helping fulfil approx 4% of the Daily Value. It helps keep away the free radicals and toxins that often damage the skin. Moreover, the high water content in the leaves helps retain moisture, providing soft and supple skin. Moisture retention also helps prevent some skin conditions like psoriasis. 9. Reduces the Risk of Chronic Diseases Pumpkin contains essential antioxidants, like beta-cryptoxanthin, beta-carotene, and alpha-carotene. It helps protect against the damage caused due to free radicals. Studies show that It plays a vital role in preventing chronic heart and cancer diseases. 10. Help Promote Weight Loss Pumpkin leaf is a nutrient-dense food. It means it has low calories but high nutrients. The lower calories make it an ideal weight-loss food. Moreover, fibre content helps keep you satiated for a long time. Check out this Satay Pumpkin Roast Recipe Get Satay Sauce Pumpkin recipe via MyBlueTea FB Page or follow Dr Janice Thean via her Instagram @ipohgirl1. See you at Slice of Haven in Laurieton on 28th May Finally come and savour some Malaysian Chicken Curry, Ayam Goreng ie Spiced Fried Chicken and maybe Creamy Cabbage in Coconut Sauce at the most awaited festival up in the Mid North Coast Slice of Haven, Laurieton on 28th May 2023, Sunday. Our team will be there with the above plus Spices, Coconut Shakes and printed recipes for you to take home. Fresh oysters, food, wine, beer and music all in one day and expected 14,000 strong followers in Laurieton.

Looking at inflation news and current economic challenges, My Blue Tea is stepping in to share tips on how to save costs on food, easy meal recipes along with some gardening tips for plant to plate deli meals. If you have any ideas and tips, do share with us. Food budget tip #1 - Plan your meals With so many recipes on our website, you can plan your meals for the week and cook a bit more to refrigerate them in containers. Bring your own lunch to work. Footballers don't run onto the field without a game plan and when it comes to grocery shopping, the same goes. Planning your meals for the week ahead (or, at the very least, a few days) can pay big dividends. Not only does it allow you to incorporate items you might already have in your fridge/pantry, therefore cutting down on wastage, it also allows you to plan around specific ingredients. For example, if you need a couple of spring onions for fried rice one night, make a chicken and corn soup the following night to use up the leftovers. Remember "failing to plan is planning to fail". Food budget tip #2 - Cook extra It’s cheaper to cook in bulk and use leftovers for lunches, to freeze, or as the base for another meal. Cooking from scratch, and in larger quantities, saves time and money by putting extra meals in the freezer for those hectic days, which means you'll be less likely to resort to takeout when there's nothing left in the fridge. Batch cooking also uses less power so you'll save on energy bills. Food budget tip #3 - Grow some seasonal produce Veggies: You can still plant cabbage, Asian greens like mizuna, mibuna, tatsoi or pak choi, lettuce, rocket, spinach, carrots, celery, cauliflower, spring onions, leek, onions, radish, turnips and swedes. Spread coffee around your lettuce or set up a beer trap to discourage snails and slugs. Other suitable veggies, especially to plant and grow at this time of year in New South Wales, include Mustard Greens, Kale, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Rocket, Peas, Silverbeet, Beets, Potatoes, and Spinach. Give peas a chance this May; they are a top addition to any patch. Food budget tip #4 - Buy in bulk When you're feeding a family, buying enough meat for hungry, growing kids can add up. An easy way to counteract this is to buy in bulk, portion and freeze. If you're buying in bulk or feezing small portions for meal prep, a vacuum sealer might also be a worthwhile investment. As well as helping to keep your frozen food fresh for longer, vacuum sealing will also help to prevent freezer burn, which can affect the taste and texture of your frozen food. Food budget tip #5 - Write a shopping list Once you've planned your meals, write a shopping list. You can even download an app (such as AnyList, Bring and Our Groceries) to help you track and manage your shopping needs, or even apps that allow you to customise meal plans and recipes and then organise the required ingredients into a list for you. Even if you think you can remember what you need, having a list helps keep you on track and can reduce the temptation to go rogue and buy things you won't end up using. It will also save you from having to make a second trip to the supermarket when you realise you've forgotten a key ingredient. Food budget tip #6 - Choose cheaper cuts of meat - with our spices you will be able to make it YUMMY If you're looking for more economical ways of cooking, particularly for larger groups of families, slow cooking is the answer. From chicken curry, beef rendang, lamb shank Palembang style to lamb casserole, slow cooking is the secret to dishing up deliciously effortless dinners. As well as lending themselves to cheaper cuts of meat - such as beef short ribs, lamb shanks and pork shoulder, slow cooking is a set-and-forget meal. Simply prep the night before than put them all in a slow cooker before you leave for work in the morning and you'll come home to dinner already made. These meals also freeze well so make extra and have another dinner up your sleeve. Food budget tip #7 - Use legumes and veggies to bulk out meals Bulking out your meals with lentils, tofu or vegetables is a cost-effective, not to mention delicious and healthy way to stretch your budget a little further. Add grated carrots or zucchini to your beef taco mix, bulk up your chili con carne with red kidney beans or add sweet potatoes or chokos and pumpkins and chickpeas to your lamb stews. Or go meat free with something quick and tasty like our budget-friendly Maharajah Chicken, Pumpkin or Beetroot curry or this easy Spicy Spaghetti Carbonara. or bake these super easy Pandan Cupcakes. Food budget tip #8 - Avoid processed / ready-made foods Save on GST by avoiding ready-made and processed foods. Go back to basics and grow some produce, grate your own cheese, and wash your own lettuce leaves for salads. Not only will you be better off financially, but it's also better for your health as you'll be avoiding the added salt, sugar and other preservatives that are hidden in process foods. Our products are all natural without MSG nor preservatives and best part is you can create!! Be the Chef you wanted to be! Growing your own food is good for your physical and mental health From your own plant to plate, the feeling is always GOOD! Of course, eating your the food that you grow is healthy but more importantly growing your own food can lower levels of depression and anxiety. In one Japanese study, looking at plants reduced stress, fear, anger and sadness, with a positive impact on blood pressure, pulse rate, and muscle tension. Plus, being outside in the sun provides about 90% of the vitamin D required by an individual, a vitamin that has been linked to anxiety and depression. Increasingly, gardens and green spaces are being added to hospitals, elderly homes, and other community care environments as a result of these studies. What's growing in our farm and our friends' farms From left: Chokos, Bitter Melons, lots of pumpkins, our Kangas who love to explore and keep eating our Sweet Potato leaves, Asian Spinach ie Amaranth and Blue Tongue Lizard who chomps up our strawberries and tomatoes. So good to have them around... and Papa Kanga came to say "hello" - such a huge bloke. An event to bring My Blue Tea closer to you - Slice of Haven in Laurieton on 28th May We'll be there at the most awaited festival in the Mid North Coast - Slice of Haven, Laurieton on 28th May 2023, Sunday. Come find us and savour some delicious Malaysian Chicken Curry, Ayam Goreng ie Spiced Fried Chicken and maybe Creamy Cabbage in Coconut Sauce + Blue Tea and various Superfood Powders. Our team will be there with our beautiful spices, coconut shake and other products with printed recipes for you to take home. Plus fresh oysters, local produce ie lamb, beef and veggies, food, wine, beer and music all in one day with expected 14,000 strong followers attending. If you can't wait till the 28th May, come this Sunday, 14th May we will be a the local Know Your Producer Festival with some Chicken Curry. Bring Mom along to try our magnifique curry tastings and celebrate Mother's Day. Gift her a portable blender and stock up some Spice blends for Winter. Butterfly Blue Tea for Mom to brew some colour changing Blue Tea for our magical mom. Know Your Producer Festival is starts from 11.00am to 5.00pm located at 10 Winery Dr, Fernbank Creek NSW 2444, Australia at Cassegrain Wines, Port Macquarie Some budget food recipes For the budget conscious, check out the beautiful recipes. Pumpkin shoots curry Satay Sauce Roast Pumpkin or Roast Satay Cauliflower with Satay Marinade (both are vegetarian friendly) both follow Dr Janice Thean via her Instagram @ipohgirl1 for both recipes. Source : https://kpmg.com/au/en/home/insights/2023/04/economic-outlook-australia-q1- https://www.racv.com.au/royalauto/lifestyle-home/saving-money/save-money-groceries.html

Three lamb recipes for you to rejoice King Charles III's Coronation & celebrate National Roast Leg of Lamb Day! Three official recipes for King Charles III's Coronation have been revealed — and there's no coronation chicken in sight because it was made for the late Queen so we give you Maharajah Chicken in lieu of the Maharajah i.e. King Charles' godson Maharajah Sawai Padmanabh Singh's (one of India's most eligible bachelors) who may be attending the Coronation come May. As plans for the ceremony on Saturday 6th May 2023 continue to unfold, Buckingham Palace has released the tasty treats for everyone to serve at their street party. The recipes are: Ken Hom's Coronation Roast Rack of Lamb with Asian-style Marinade, Nadiya Hussain's Coronation Aubergine, and Adam Handling's Strawberry and Ginger Trifle. But at MyBlueTea, we have something up our sleeves for these two very special days! We simply love a reason to celebrate with great food! 6th May is the Coronation and 7th May is the National Roast Leg of Lamb Day! So, we present you with Satay Roast Leg of Lamb video below (and you can find it on our Instagram too) and Lamb Rojan Josh (in case you have not watched it on our TV Channel on the website). History of National Roast Leg of Lamb Day - 7th May Sheep have been around for a long time. The origin of the domesticated sheep goes as far back as 11,000 BC in Mesopotamia. They are one of the very first animals domesticated by mankind. AT that time, these sheep were known as mouflon, and they didn't look quite like the woolly sheep we know today. Sheep at that time were kept for their meat, milk and even their skin came in handy for parchment and vellum. The wool that we so prize today was not an important part of their use until 6000 BC in Iran. Watch the video on Satay Leg of Lamb recipe using Satay Marinade Powder and Satay Sauce as dipping sauce. National Roast Leg of Lamb Day is not a day to devour lamb mindlessly. It actually serves as a reminder of how far we have come in history. As you enjoy a succulent leg of lamb, think of how we are sharing a meal that our ancestors have shared for thousands of years. The humble sheep have been humankind's constant companion through history. Their meat and milk have been a source of staple protein for us since we first went from Hunting & Gathering to an Agricultural lifestyle. Mutton is highly popular meat and an important staple in cultures all over the world. And wool is now vital to many economies. So, as you tuck into a tender piece of lamb, send some thoughts of gratitude to this noble animal and its contribution to our survival and culture. How to celebrate National Roast Leg of Lamb Day & King Charles III's Coronation A delicious dish of Roast Leg of Lamb makes for a very festive dish any time of the year. If you’ve never made Roast Leg of Lamb, don't get intimidated by how 'big' it sounds. It's actually quite simple. And, doing it My Blue Tea style means your lamb comes out extra special, and your guests will have a very memorable treat! We marinated our Roast Leg of Lamb with yummilicious RENDANG paste! Ah, yes... now you nod sagely as you realise what we are doing. All you need to do is combine 1 packet of @my.blue.tea rendang powder and 270ml of @my.blue.tea Coconut milk powder (by diluting 2 packs coconut powder into 270ml water). Cook it at 160C to an internal temp of 70C for medium. Cover it with aluminium foil (optional), and roast it for one hour at 325F. And there you go. You now have a magnificent Roast Leg of Lamb that smells divine and melts succulently in your mouth. To end with a flourish, serve with fragrant basmati rice spiced with @my.blue.tea kaffir lime powder and tumeric. Rejoice during this Coronation & National Leg of Lamb Day! What a fantastic double celebration! About @ipohgirl Dr Janice Thean Many thanks @ipohgirl1! Looking forward to more creative surprises from Dr Janice. When she isn't busy in her job as a surgeon, she is busy in the kitchen creating beautiful lamb recipes. Creative and very passionate in cooking and baking, we are certainly lucky whenever she shares her creations with us! Photos, reel and and recipes are contributed by our good friend, Janice @ipohgirl1. Do visit and follow @ipohgirl1 for her amazing creations both sweet and savoury. . Watch out for this amazing Satay Sauce Pumpkin recipe by Dr Janice in @my.blue.tea FB Page. Little tidbits about Dr. Janice - she prefers savoury food, and her favourite spices are Satay Marinade, Satay Sauce and Rendang Sauce! Sources :- https://www.countryliving.com/uk/create/food-and-drink/a42797558/king-charles-coronation-recipes/ https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/roast-leg-of-lamb-day/

We made Battenberg Cake with a Purple Sweet Potato twist - what a beauty it turned out to be! Battenberg cake is a light sponge cake. On the outside, it looks like a long, square-faced cake, covered in marzipan. When cut open, you can see four squares alternately coloured pink and yellow. These coloured squares are made by dyeing half of the cake mixture pink, and half yellow. Each sponge is then cut into two long, uniform cuboids, and joined together with apricot jam to form one complete cake. Variations include adding coconut flavouring to the sponge cake and using lemon curd or raspberry jam in place of apricot jam. Ameetha said on Twitter that someone should create something for the King's Coronation. It so happens that not so long ago, Chloe, our good friend in Kuala Lumpur made this particular cake and we thought there was no better time than now to share this historical cake, but as those of you who know us well, we like to add a little My Blue Tea flavour to it, by giving it a Purple Sweet Potato twist! You're going to love this recipe! Battenberg Cake with Vanilla and Purple Sweet Potato Flavour Ingredients for Vanilla Cake (4” x 4” square pan): 3/4 cup cake flour 1/4 cup sugar Pinch of salt 1/2 tsp white vinegar 2 1/2 tbsp canola oil 1/2 cup water 1 tsp vanilla extract Ingredients for Purple Sweet Potato Cake (4”x 4” square pan): 3/4 cup cake flour 1/4 cup sugar Pinch of salt 2 tbsp Purple Sweet Potato powder @my.blue.tea 1/2 tsp vinegar 2 1/2 tbsp canola oil 1/2 + 1/3 cup water Ingredients for Buttercream: 75 grams dairy free butter (room temperature) 170 grams icing sugar 1-2 tbsp milk of choice (optional 1 pack 25gm Coconut Milk Powder) 1 tbsp Purple Sweet Potato powder @my.blue.tea Method: (1) Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl, set aside. (2) Place all wet ingredients in a separate bowl, mix to combine well. (3) Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones. Gently mix with a spatula until everything is incorporated. (4) Repeat the same process for the purple sweet potato cake. (5) Pour each batter into separate baking tins, lined with parchment paper. (6) Bake the cakes at 170 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes. To make buttercream: Simply cream butter, icing sugar and sweet potato powder until smooth and silky. Adjust the consistency with milk. Assemble and Enjoy! BATTENBERG CAKE: BAND OF BROTHERS? How did the Battenberg Cake come about? The Battenberg cake is a classic British dessert that originated in the United Kingdom in 1884. It was created in honor of the marriage of Princess Victoria to Prince Louis of Battenberg. Throughout history this cake has also been called church window cake, checkerboard cake, domino cake, Neapolitan Roll. Thing is, there is no known evidence to support this theory. A recent variation of the story says that the four squares of the cake represented Prince Louis of Battenberg and his three brothers. The earliest recipe was supposedly published by Frederick Vane in 1898. This recipe called for a cake with not four but nine squares. Perhaps that was just too much work and nowadays we know the Battenberg Cake as one with four squares. This cake began to be mass produced in the years before the Second World War. We are simply in love with the pretty cakes and bakes by Chloe! Check out her amazing creations! Top left : Pandan Avocado tart, Purple Sweet Potato Sable, Blue Butterfly Tart, Purple Sweet Potato Tart, Ombre Rose Chia Seed and finally Butterfly Pea Swirl loaf. Recipes for Pandan Avocado Tart , Butterfly Pea Tart and Ombre Rose Chia Seed are published on our website link. Check them out, and many more to whet your appetite! Happy baking everyone! #plantbased#vegan#imsomartha#instayummy#foodinspo#healthyfood#feedfeed#thrivemags#eeeeeats#tastingtable#thenewhealthy#inmykitchen#cleaneating#eatclean#easyrecipe#dairyfree#healthyeating#foodstyling Source :- https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/blog/blog-posts/cakes/ https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battenberg_cake https://www.seniorsguide.com/recipes/battenberg-cake-is-a-piece-of-british-history/

The big Q - Have you received your invitation to the Coronation in May? Will Harry and Meghan, the Duke & Duchess of Sussex be attending? Or will they be waving from the balcony? Let the newspaper cover those and what's more important is what would you be having for Tea while watching King Charles III Coronation come May 6, 2023. We found this Coronation Chicken via Twitter and requested our Brand Ambassador, Amazing Grace to help re-create it using our Spice pantry products. Tah Dah! Coronation Chicken Afternoon Tea Sandwiches Coronation chicken was created in 1953, when renowned florist Constance Spry and cordon bleu chef Rosemary Hume catered for a banquet to celebrate the coronation of Elizabeth II. It is believed to be inspired by the ‘Jubilee Chicken‘ created for George V’s Silver jubilee in 1935 With hints of the British Raj, the recipe is a peculiar mix of sweet and savoury. The Coronation chicken recipe was invented as a post war solution for the Queen's coronation banquet on June 2, 1953 when 350 foreign dignitaries were in attendance. With tender chunks of chicken coated in a mildly spiced sauce with mayonnaise, it soon became one of the most popular dishes of 1950s Britain and is still served as part of a traditional afternoon tea in hotels and restaurants across Britain. In fact, finger sandwiches filled with Coronation Chicken are a firm favourite for afternoon tea at Buckingham Palace and at Balmoral Castle, where the Queen spends her summers. Now >70 years on, Coronation Chicken is still a very popular dish, so why don’t you give it a try to celebrate King Charles III Coronation. Recipe for the Maharajah Chicken (Serves 5) Ingredients: *1kg chicken thigh fillets *1 bay leaf *1 stalk curry leaves *1 red onion *2 tablespoon @my.blue.tea Spargo Meat Curry based powder *2/3 cup of water Half lemon (juiced) *1 tablespoon tomato purée *160ml plain yoghurt 30ml cream (optional) *3 tablespoons mayonnaise *1 handful dried apricots (chopped) *1 handful of sliced almonds (optional) *Salt & sugar to taste Method: 1. Cut chicken fillets into 2cm cubes & blanched in boiling water until cooked. Strain and leave aside. 2. In a pan, fry sliced red onion, curry leaves and bay leaf until fragrant. 3. Add meat curry based powder and water to the pan and fry the powder blend into the mixture. 4. Add lemon juice and tomato purée into the mixture. Insert salt and sugar to taste. 5. Let the mixture simmer for about 2 minutes to reduce the liquid. 6. Filter the curry mixture into a bowl and let it cook down. 7. In a separate mixing bowl, mix yoghurt, mayonnaise, cream and chopped apricots together. 8. Mix in the cooled down curry mixture into the mixing bowl and mix well. 9. Serve chicken with the sauce with Fragrant Coconut rice ie Nasi Lemak Premix or as Sandwich. Coronation Chicken in Sango or Wraps and our version of Maharajah (Coronation) Chicken with Fragrant Coconut rice. Enjoy whichever way you like and tag us should you make one. And if you wish to try the original version of Coronation Chicken serve on a lettuce or rice by Mr Paul BUT / AND we advise that you use our Meat Curry base powder --> see below Ingredients 1 tbs mayonnaise 2 tbs plain yogurt 1 tsp curry powder (adjust to your own taste) - but we think our Meat Curry base powder is more flavourful as it has been combined with a few spices and freeze dried powder splash boiling water (if needed) 250 g cold cooked chicken (leftover roast chicken is perfect. Chop into 1cm pieces) 1 tbs mango chutney 6 dried apricots (optional, chopped) 1 tbs flaked almonds Few chopped chives see my notes below salt and pepper to taste Our Super Spice powders are : **All natural **No MSG **No preservatives **No artificial colours **NO added oil (vs liquid paste) **Cook more with Less **BBQ, Pan fry, air fry of bake even microwave **Easy for camping and caravanning or overseas travel *****Enjoy Trade Enquiries are welcome! Superfood Powders, ExoticA Latte Blends, COCONUT SHAKE and Super SPICE blends. We're seeking cafes, restaurants, bakers and caterers or foodies. . Email - info@mybluetea.com.au About Amazing Grace Photos and recipes for the above recipes have been contributed by our Brand Ambassador and food lover, Grace, who is an International Tax Accountant, tax advisor, an enthusiastic educator and the mother of 3 lovely kids. Do follow @grazia.lim to be a part of her cooking adventures. You will be amazed what's in store! Grazia Lim's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/grazia.lim/ As if she's not busy enough, she also manages CS Education Mt Waverley - We are no.1 coaching college for students from Prep to Y12. With our own well-designed materials and coaching. Sources: https://mr-pauls-pantry.com/coronation-chicken/? https://www.historyextra.com/period/20th-century/queen-elizabeth-ii-coronation-how-old-bbc-documentary-behind-scenes-june-1953-britain/?= https://www.historyextra.com/period/20th-century/historical-recipe-coronation-chicken/?

How to make Pandan Tart with Wholemeal Crust? PANDAN is the NEW Green! Words of wisdom by our recipe developer, Chloe. "Have you every tried Pandan based or flavoured products in your food? If you have not, the distinct aromatic vanilla-liked flavour and the beautiful green hue will make you fall in love with it! Nigella Lawson loves Pandan and thinks it is the next food trend, so why not try for yourself 💚• Traditionally, we extract it from the fresh leaves, but this PANDAN POWDER is so convenient to use, and my whole kitchen was smelling heavenly😇• Big thank you to @my.blue.tea for sending me the powder. I love it so so much! 😃" Pandan Tart with Wholemeal Crust Ingredients for Tart Shell: *1 ½ cup organic wholemeal flour *1/3 powdered sugar *100 gram cold buttery coconut spread *1 tsp vanilla bean extract *Pinch of pink *Himalayan salt Ingredients for Filling: *1 cup coconut water (dilute 1 tspn @my.blue.tea Coconut Water powder into the water) *1 cup almond milk 1/3 cup caster sugar *1 tsp agar agar powder *Pinch of pink Himalayan salt *2 avocados *2 tsp MY BLUE TEA - Pandan Powder BUY PANDAN POWDER NOW Health benefits of Pandan METHOD: To make the Crust :- (1) Place all ingredients, pulse to combine well until you get a coarse crumbs texture. (2) Transfer mixture to the tart pan, press firmly to the bottom and sides of the tart pan. (3) Shape them well. (4) Once ready, place it in the fridge to firm up. (5) Right before baking, pierce all over the bottom of the tart crust with a fork. (6) Then bake it at preheated oven (180 degrees Celsius) for 20 minutes or until the edges turn to a nice golden brown shade. (7) Let it cool on a wire rack while you prepare the filling. BUY PANDAN POWDER NOW To make the Filling : (1)Add coconut water, milk, sugar and agar agar powder in a small saucepan over medium low heat. (2) Let the mixture simmer until sugar and agar agar has completely dissolved. (stirring constantly to avoid jelly forming at the bottom of the pan) (3) Once ready, place the avocados and 1/3 of the liquid mixture in a blender, pulse for couple of seconds until roughly combined, then add half of the remaining liquid mixture and blend again. (4) Repeat for the last batch of liquid, blend until you get a very smooth texture. (5) Lastly, add in the PANDAN POWDER, pulse to combine. (6) Pour filling mixture over cooled tart shell, then smooth the surface with an offset spatula, gently tap the tart pan on the counter to release the air bubbles. (7) Place the tart in the fridge to set for couple of hours. (8) Decorate with fresh fruits or edible flowers before serving. BUY OUR BLUE HERBAL TEA & BLUE MYRTLE TEA Blue Herbal Tea - our best seller and great for Winter. Contains blue flowers, lemongrass, ginger - it's SPICY & YUMMY! ABOUT CHLOE This recipe is contributed by Chloe - we love her Instagram Page - you guys must follow her for some inspiration and ideas. Chloe is an interior decorator and a mother of 3. More about Chloe in our next recipe. TIPS :- Preview to Chloe's next recipe - "Ombre Rose Chia Pudding" - beautiful! Ombre Rose Chia Pudding Ingredients : * ¼ cup chia seeds * 1 + ¼ cup Dehydrated Coconut Milk Powder (diluted into 1 cup water) + 1/4 cup - almond milk * 1 tbsp maple syrup * 3 tsp MY BLUE TEA - Roselle Powder (## 1 tsp each for different layer) #healthbenefits #Pandan #VEGAN #ButterflyPeaPowder #tarts #avocado

How to make Blue Swirl Bread Loaf with Butterfly Pea Powder? Bread is a staple food prepared from a dough of flour and water, usually by baking. Throughout recorded history it has been a prominent food in large parts of the world and is one of the oldest man-made foods, having been of significant importance since the dawn of agriculture. Now this is a twist to bread and give you some colours at the breakfast table. Here's the recipe - INGREDIENTS : White Layer *1 cup luke warm water *2 tsp active dry yeast *1 tsp granulated sugar • *2 1/2 cup bread flour *3 tbsp olive oil *4 tbsp raw cane sugar *1/2 tsp pink salt • Blue Layer 1 tbsp luke warm water 1 tsp Blue Butterfly Pea Powder @my.blue.tea • Beautiful ! Gorgeous ! Superb ! Magical Blue Swirl Bread Loaf BUY BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER NOW METHOD: (1) Proof yeast by mixing water, yeast and sugar. Set aside. (2) Add flour, sugar, oil and salt to stand mixer bowl, mix on low speed for couple of seconds. (3) Then add in the yeast mixture. Mix until you get a very smooth dough. (About 10-15 minutes) (4) Then divide the dough into half. Form one of the dough into a round shape then place it in an oiled bowl, set aside. (5) Add water and Blue Butterfly Pea powder, mix well. (6) Knead the other half of the dough on a floured surface together with the blue powder mixture until very smooth. (Add a tbsp of flour if needed). (7)Place blue dough in an oiled bowl. (8) Let them rise at a warm place for an hour (cover with kitchen towel) (9) Once ready, roll out the white dough into a rectangle shape. Repeat for the blue dough. (10) Place blue dough on top of the white dough then roll them again with slight pressure. Roll the dough into a log. Then place it in a loaf pan to proof for another hour. (11) When ready, bake it at preheated oven (175 degrees Celsius)for 20-25 minutes (12) Serve and enjoy. BUY BUTTERFLY PEA TEA Butterfly Pea Tea - so blue, so yum! ABOUT CHLOE This recipe is contributed by Chloe - we love her Instagram Page - you guys must follow her for some inspiration and ideas. Chloe is an interior decorator and a mother of 3. Loves baking and being an interior designer her creative juice is splendid. BUY BLUE APPLE MAGIC TEA “Blue Apple Magic Tea” now available online. This fragrant & tasty tea contains Butterfly Pea herb, white tea, apple pieces, corn flower, calendula and various herbs and its Bluuuuue. #healthbenefits #VEGAN #ButterflyPeaPowder #bread #oliveoil #brewbluetea

How to make Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Tart with Wholemeal Crust? BLUE is the NEW BLACK! It's our Birthday Month and here to celebrate Bluuuue - we give you this beautiful Blue Butterfly Tart with Wholemeal Crust recipe by Chloe. 😇• Big thank you to @my.blue.tea for sending me the powder. I love it so so much! 😃" by Chloe We will also be introducing "BLUE OCEAN" - Pure Butterfly Pea Flower Extract this month. Simple to use - saves loads of your time, consistent and healthy. You can use a teaspoon daily in a pot of 450 ml water or you can use them in your cooking / baking. And you can add a drop or two into your Champagne or White wine and see the change in colour. A great party trick. Butterfly Pea Tart with Wholemeal Crust Ingredients for Crust : * 1 ¾ cup wholemeal flour * 1/3 powdered sugar * 100 grams dairy-free buttery spread * 1 tsp pure vanilla extract * Pinch of salt Ingredients for Filling: * 1 cup full fat coconut milk * 1 ½ cup almond milk * 4 tbsp granulated sugar more (adjust to taste) * 1 tsp agar agar powder * 2 tsp MY BLUE TEA - Blue Butterfly Pea Powder BUY BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER NOW Health benefits of BUTTERFLY PEA or scientifically known as CLITORIA TERNATEA METHOD: TO MAKE THE CRUST : (1) Add all ingredients to food processor, pulse to combine until you get wet sand texture. (2) Transfer mixture to tart pan, press firmly to the sides and bottom of the pan. (3) Place it in the chiller for 15 minutes. (4) Meantime, preheat your oven at 180 degrees Celsius. (5) Once ready, remove the pan from the fridge and pierce the bottom of the tart with a fork. (6) Bake it for 20 minutes or until the edges become golden brown. (7) Remove the tart form the oven and let it cool on the counter while you prepare the filling. BUY BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER NOW TO MAKE THE FILLING : (1) Mix 2 tsp blue butterfly pea powder with 1-2 tbsp hot water. Set aside. (2) Place almond milk, sugar and agar agar in a small saucepan, cook the mixture on medium heat for about 15 minutes or until agar agar and sugar has completely dissolved. (make sure to stir constantly) (3) Turn the heat down, add in coconut milk and the blue butterfly pea mixture, stir to combine well. (4) Strain mixture thru a fine mesh sieve, then pour directly to the cooled tart shell. BUY GOODNIGHT SWEET DREAMS / BLUE GODDESS TEA DARE you to TRY all our Blue Tea blends! Joining the Blute Tea team are Blue Goddess with Oolong chinese tea and Goodnight Sweet Dreams Blue tea to aid in your sleep or just relax. THE NEW HUE IS NATURAL BLUE - BUTTERFLY PEA FLOWER EXTRACT - You can use BLUE OCEAN straight out of the bottle which is naturally blue. One of the rarest and most coveted natural pigments is blue which occurs rarely in plants and animals. An edible natural blue food is quite rare in nature. Enter "BLUE OCEAN" (Clitoria ternatea or Blue Butterfly pea vine flower) screaming “I’m true vibrant blue because nature, in its unruly variety, has made me so and, bathed in my colour blue, I bring you wellness in body, mind and spirit.” You can now also achieve a great color with just a few drops Butterfly Pea Pure Extract by mixing some Butterfly Pea powder in warm water:- * A bright blue concentrated extract from the Butterfly Pea flowers * Plant based * Woody flavour * Adds a natural sweetness * Totally soluble * Mixes well with herbs & spices * No preservatives * Natural alkaline water (If you are using Blue Ocean for your cocktails, Blue Ocean extract will not water down the cocktail but you will be amazed with its colour changing property. it's a great Party Trick!). BUY BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER NOW ABOUT CHLOE This recipe is contributed by Chloe - we love her Instagram Page - you guys must follow her for some inspiration and ideas. Chloe is an interior decorator and a mother of 3. More about Chloe in our next recipe. TIPS :- Stay tuned for more recipes by Chloe and all our Chefs & Passionate Cooks! Pandan Tart with Avocado Beautiful Butterfly Pea Tartlets #healthbenefits #Pandan #VEGAN #ButterflyPeaPowder #tarts #tart

Make these Beautiful Cupcakes for Mum! EGGLESS CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES with Chantilly cream frosting - sounds good!? With Mother's Day coming up on May 14th, why not get ready to give mum a surprise with this beautiful eggless chocolate cupcake recipe? With the pretty Chantilly cream frosting, these cupcakes are going to delight anyone's heart (and stomach)! Have a go, practise a few times and when Mother's Day is here, you'll have the prettiest cupcakes ever to make mum happy! (Mum will think it's gorgeous anyway, simply because it's made by you!) Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup castor sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup milk mix with 1 tbsp white vinegar or use buttermilk 1/2 cup flavourless oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp water Method: (1) In a large bowl, sift together flour + cocoa powder. (2) Add sugar, baking soda, salt + mix to combine all dry ingredients together. (3) Add 1 cup milk to 1 tbsp white vinegar. Let it sit for 5mins. (4) After 10 mins, add oil and vanilla extract to the milk-vinegar liquid. Stir to combine. (5) Add the wet ingredients to the dry, mix till the ingredients are just combined. (6) Add 2 tbsp of water if the batter is too thick. (7) Fill the cupcake liners 1/2 full with the batter. (8) Bake at 180degC for about 15minutes or till a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. (9) Remove from oven, transfer to a wire rack and let the cupcakes cool completely. Frosting: Frost cupcakes with whipped cream (thickened cream, vanilla paste + red dragon fruit powder @my.blue.tea ) Some amazing food presentation and photography by Chef.Popo by Belinda. From left Apple & Dragonfruit Salad in green apple, Sweet Tangy Blackberries hugging some Chantilly cream + delicate English Lavender and lastly Cucumber Ribbons with Blood Orange. Would like to learn more? Follow Chef.Popo on Facebook & Instagram. About Belinda This recipe is generously shared by Belinda, otherwise known as Chef.Popo. Belinda started cooking when she was about 9! Talk about starting young! And her creativity was already raring to go from the very start. Her very first dish, 'Hairy Melon' was incredibly salty. She added everything she could find in the kitchen! Fortunately, her older siblings “enjoyed” the dish which encouraged Belinda to continue cooking. As they say, a little appreciation goes a long way, and it was thanks to the motivation and support she got from her siblings that got her to try out another dish and another! Belinda's style of cooking is intuitive or what some would call freestyling. This means she can and loves recreating her favourite restaurant dishes at home. The real treat and kick here is she not only makes the dishes taste similar or really close to what she had, but sometimes her version tastes even better! And we really appreciate Chef.Popo's recipes and glorious food she made using our products. Scroll through the gallery for Eggless Cupcakes, Durian Ice cream, Pumpkin with Satay Sauce, Ayam Goreng Berempah / Spice Fried Chicken, Blue Pasta and Eggless Pandan Pancakes. Belinda does a little dance when her husband loves it and gives it a thumbs up! Chefs love sharing the joy of their cooking with the people they love, and it's this two-way connection that gives her the spark to love what she does. When you create and serve a dish with love, whoever is lucky to be on the receiving end returns the appreciation two-fold! Belinda's love for cooking goes beyond just creating the dishes themselves. She's also really into the photography and styling aspects of cooking and presenting dishes. It's one thing to make dishes taste good, and quite another skill to make them look good. Belinda has dedicated a lot of time to really get to know her food and learn about the aesthetic techniques of presenting them. When she sees what she has created come to a lovely fruition, she feels very thankful for divine creativity. It's a blessing for her, and that blessing ultimately gets shared and passed on to the people around her. Sharing her creations, her knowledge and experience on her social media brings joy to her and her followers. If you haven't seen Belinda's beautiful creations, get on to her Instagram now, and partake in a piece of the joy....and it may well inspire you to don that apron and whip up some creativity of your own! Follow Chef.Popo here: https://www.instagram.com/chef.popo/ and her FB Page - Chef.Popo

Everyone's waiting for this - delivering to regional Australia and Worldwide. My Blue Tea is launching this Special Bundle, a DIY Coconut Shake, Smoothie Homekit and DIY Coconut Shake Boba! We have many non-Coconut Lovers who instantly fell in love with our Coconut Shake! It has coconut milk, coconut water, vanilla, coconut fruit... an extra special blend to make your very own delicious Coconut Shake / Smoothie / Frappe / Ice cream! Boba Away! So many of us are simply wild about Boba (Bubble) Tea. With our Coconut Shakes and toppings, you can make your very own Coconut Shake Boba or optional to make Bubble Tea any time! All you need to do is follow 3 easy steps. Make your favourite tea. (Try our Lady in Red, Pandan Green Tea, or Blue Inspiration Tea) Add your favourite type of milk. (We can´t rave enough about our Coconut Milk!) Add your favourite toppings! And you have your unique Bubble Tea which you can take with you anywhere easily with our MBT Water Bottles! Today we share our own special recipe for MBT´s Coconut Shake Bubble Tea! Check it out! How to make Coconut Shake? Get the DIY Coconut Shake Kit. Make coconut shake in 3 easy steps. We love our Coconut Shakes so much we want to take them with us wherever we go! A refreshing and healthy pick-me-up anytime, anywhere! What if you could have it all in one? We are so excited for you to meet new members to our MBT family! You are going to love our portable blenders - they´re a very handy way to make your shakes and take them with you immediately, and enjoy them when you want! Meet MBT Handheld Portable Blenders Mini Blender available in White and Green (380ml) Blender available in White, Pink and Royal Blue (500ml) These personal portable blenders deliver game-changing technology that lets you make fresh Coconut shakes smoothies, milkshakes, juice, cocktails or mixed drinks wherever whenever. BEAUTIFUL FUN CREATIONS Have the freedom to create whatever you like and whenever, wherever you are - with our 1st portable blender combined with all our Superfoods Powder and Coconut Shake. Easy to use at work, or chill after work. Have a smoothie for breakfast in the car, at school or at the office. Or simply create delicious recipes to enjoy whenever you want. Make a Bingsu or Chendol or DIY Coconut Shake or Coconut Shake Boba or Bubble Tea ....at home, anytime, anywhere! Meet MBT Glass & Straw Get your very own MBT Glass Beer Can & Straw Hate single use plastic or paper straws? Introducing our very own sustainable glass with bamboo lid and glass straw! It packs easily into a little keyring case and can be easily put together on the go. Meet MBT Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle with LED light Intelligent Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle with LED Light Premium quality double walled vacuum flask with insulated technology ensures tea, coffee, smoothie or your coconut shake are kept either hot or cold over time. Treat yourself to your very own flask to enjoy all your healthy shakes, or give it as a gift to a fellow foodie who can enjoy their favourite homemade beverage! Here's an example of how to use the mini blender and our Pandan Powder (or any of our powders) to make Pandan Matcha Smoothie. And CONGRATULATIONS to our winner in the recent #giveaway! Lastly, meet our toppings! for Coconut Shake Boba, Chendol, Es Kachang, Bingsu, Falooda, Bubble Tea anything etc. We kick-off with 4 toppings at the moment and may increase more toppings in the future! We have Black Boba and White Boba (just soak for 3 mins in hot water, no cooking required), red beans and coconut jelly. These toppings are not necessarily only for Coconut Shakes or drinks. You can also use them in cooking and baking as shown in the photos above. They come in individual packs from 25 grams for ease of travel and food safety. There are so many choices at My Blue Tea for you to get creative with your Boba Bubble Teas! What will you whip up today in the kitchen? Share with us! “You can really taste the RICH FLAVOUR of the refreshing coconut flavour in this Coconut Shake! Non like others that I ever taste before. This is really satisfy my craving and made my day ” - Customers confession.

The cutest Easter Bunny with lovely scrambled egg blanket, coated with Sambal Tumis and carrots, coriander and covered with delicious tomato sauce... ooo it's almost too pretty to eat! Get the recipe here! Recipe Scrambled Eggs (for each): *3 eggs, beaten *3 tbsp of water *1 tspn @my.blue.tea Coconut milk powder *Salt to taste And the Easter Bunny gets it's Egg blanket to keep warm in this raining season and autumn......../xxx Sambal Tumis *1 cup dried shrimp, soaked and finely chopped *2 tbsp @my.blue.tea Sambal Tumis powder *Blended ingredients garlic, onion, tamarind *150g tomato purée *1 cup reduced sugar tomato ketchup (or Passata, normally not too sweet) *2 tbsp brown sugar Once you have all the ingredients, it´s super easy. In fact, all you need is scroll through the photos to see what's involved and to build your Easter Bunny! The scramble is a challenge everything else is smooth sailing especially making Sambal Tumis. About Vyen Reel and photos were contributed by our Brand Ambassador and a Malaysian food enthusiast, Vyen. Do visit and follow Vyen @vyenfoodmadness for your Malaysian food delights, Blue Chocolate, big feasts and where to "makan" in Melbourne! Vyen knows lots of new places to visit and new food to explore in Melbourne. And here´s something you may not know about Vyen - she is also a pianist with a great voice! We have encouraged her to join The Voice, Australia, so keep an eye out. Perhaps we may just see her on stage one day! From Vyen and the team at My Blue Tea, we wish everyone a Happy Easter, Happy Holidays and Happy Cooking & Creating! Let´s hop, hop, hop into the kitchen and get ready to cook and have fun! Oh wait... here´s an extra treat from Vyen! Try this refreshingly delicious dessert with all your favourite ingredients! Shake, Coconut, shake! STAY TUNED, Subcribe & Follow for a few more Coconut Shake #giveaways on MyBlueTea Instagram & MyBlueTea Facebook

Plus sneak peak to our upcoming DIY Coconut Shake HomeKit Look how gorgeous is this Purple Sweet Potato Chia pudding. This is such an easy recipe. Jump straight to recipe. Jump to contest to win a blender kit. Ingredients:- *20 grams Intense Purple Sweet Potato Powder *1/4 cup chia seeds *1 1/2 cups soy milk *1/4 cup sago *Maple syrup (optional) *Additional soy milk or Dehydrated Coconut Milk Powder (DCM) *Portable Handheld blender (check out our new cool portable blenders) Method: To Prepare the Sago (1) In a small saucepan add water and let it boil. Once it is boiling add in the sago and let it cook for a couple of minutes. Once cooked close the lid and set aside for 30 mins until you no longer can see the "white spots"in the middle of the white pearl. (2) Drain them and place them straight in iced cold water. Gently separate them with your fingers and set them aside until ready to use. You can do this step much earlier and keep the sago in the fridge. To make Chia Pudding : (1) Whizz away Purple Sweet Potato Powder with the soy milk (add water if required depending on the consistency you want). You can whizz this in our portable blender. (2) In a mason jar, place chia seeds and the blended Purple sweet potato combine and stir well. Add maple syrup if required. (3) A couple of hours later, add sago and extra soy milk to adjust the consistency to your liking. Chill and enjoy. Note: All latte powders contains sweetness & milk so you will need to adjust sweetness accordingly Most outlets target city goers and our friends in rural Australia and worldwide started asking us for their share of Coconut Shake hence the birth of DIY Coconut Shake ice blended smoothie or Frappuccino which comes with a blender (optional). Perfect for birthdays, parties, or any special occasion, our kit contains everything you need to make delicious bubble tea at home. So, here's short introduction to our new DIY Coconut Shake HomeKit. Accessories & Toppings in our upcoming DIY Coconut Shake HomeKit Our blenders comes in 2 sizes (1) 380ml 2 colours white and green and (2) 500ml in white, pink and royal blue. There are 4 toppings currently for your chia pudding or Coconut Shake Boba - yes, we have Black & White pearls, Coconut Jelly and Red bean - check out our online store. Stocks arriving next week. #Free #Giveaway. CLOSING - 31st March 2023 - Be Quick!! This Mini blender is good to blend --> Coconut Shake ice blended Smoothie, Juice and Coconut Shake Boba *1 lucky winner will be randomly picked and receive a gift pack worth >$100! *1x Mini Blender *1x 50g Dragonfruit / Pitaya Powder *1x 50g Butterfly Pea Flower Tea *1x Glass Jar with Bamboo Lid *2x Mini 4 Cup Sampler Tea *free postage to Anywhere in Australia ** Worth >$100.00 Please follow T&Cs on Instagram for both https://www.instagram.com/the.mindfulpeanut/ and https://www.instagram.com/my.blue.tea/ to WIN.