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Welcome to the Aug / Sept 2021 edition of the newsletter!
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This month, the focus is on leeks. They become a staple in failsafe cooking to replace onions, it becomes an easy swap in basic recipes. One thing I didn't realise is the wonderful nutritional facts about leeks and how good they are for us! Leeks are a great source of vitamins A, K and C, as well as folate and fibre. Leeks pair well with chicken and potato, I have tried not to bombard you with the usuals like "leek and potato soup" which have featured in the newsletter many times over the years. Hopefully the recipes below will inspire you to use leeks in new and exciting ways to spice up your failsafe cooking.
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Asthma week is held from 1-7 September in Australia annually. I am sure all of us know someone that has asthma. It can be triggered by many things, although food and environmental factors are the most common. My daughter and I have asthma. I discovered most of my environmental triggers when first diagnosed as a teenager, and only discovered the food triggers once we investigated the failsafe diet for my son when he was little, over 15 years ago. You can read more about asthma and food in the fact sheet below.
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Take care and happy cooking!
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LEEKS
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The leek is a sister plant to onion and garlic, and like those incredible nutrient-rich foods, leeks offer a whole host of health benefits.
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The list of what leeks can do is a long one. From preventing inflammation — the root of most diseases — to protecting the body from cancer, heart disease and everything in between, there are plenty of reasons to make leeks a regular part of your diet.
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So what are leeks, and how can you start taking advantage of the many benefits that they have to offer? Keep reading for everything you need to know about this power-packed veggie and how to add it to your diet.
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GARLIC AND LEEK TWIST BREAD
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Lucy & Lentils: A savoury take on a light babka bread recipe, but using garlic and leek as the delicious filling. The idea is the bread is served like a pull apart bread served with soups, stews or for dipping in hummus. [recipe link]
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Greedy Gourmet: Creamed leeks are very simple to prepare. This leek recipe entails frying the leeks in butter and oil and finishing it off with cream. An amazingly creamy leek side dish that complements almost any type of meal!. [recipe link]
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Martha Stewart: Store-bought failsafe pastry from the freezer makes the buttery base for the leek tart. A quick and simple light lunch or meal. Leave out pepper for strict failsafe and add fresh chives for more flavour or garnish. [recipe link]
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ELIM CASHEW BECHAMEL SAUCE
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Gluten Free Nutrition: Gluten free and dairy free, this sauce can be used in place of white sauce. Just be aware of cashew limits, (although the new friendly food guide no longer lists the 10 cashews limit). [recipe link]
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The Spruce Eats: These leeks are easy to make, with just three ingredients. Gentle cooking coaxes out the sweet nature of leeks and makes them supremely tender and flavorful. [recipe link]
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Real Failsafe Meals: "I was googling for some chickpea recipes and came across Onion Bhajis and I know Mr frillypants loves these... I thought "Why wouldn't leek work???"
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* This recipe suggests moderate Salicylates vegetables, use low for strict failsafe. [recipe link]
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Domestic Diva: A simple Thermomix dish that can be used as a condiment, on top of steaks or chicken and used within in a recipe to give an added depth of flavour. [recipe link]
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QUARK OR PHILLY CARAMELISED LEEK DIP
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Domestic Diva: Quark is failsafe (and an acquired taste...). Try this dip using caramelised leeks mixed with either quark or philly cheese. A simple failsafe diet version of French onion dip. [recipe link]
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SOUPE AUX POIREAUX (LEEK SOUP)
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Failsafe Foodie: Soupe à l'oignon or as you would know it - French onion soup. Onion is out, but leek is in. Try to get the thicker ones so you get more bang for your buck. [recipe link]
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Fed Up: A simple failsafe frittata made with leeks, potatoes and chicken. [recipe link]
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CHICKEN, LEEK & POTATO PIE
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Cooking for Oscar: You can find 2 recipes on Sandra's blog for delish failsafe leek pies.
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Up Root Kitchen: Potatoes and leeks go together perfectly in this Potato Leek Frittata, great for breakfast or a vegetarian main dish with a side salad. Top it with plain yogurt and parsley for a treat. [recipe link]
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Sarah n Spice: Leeks are known for being dirty. There are lots of layers where dirt can sneak in and hide. Here’s how to clean, freeze and store your leeks so you always have them on hand. [recipe link]
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LEEK PATTIES (KEFTES de PRASA)
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West of the Loop: Keftes de prasa, or leek fritters is one of those dishes that is beloved throughout the Sephardic world, especially Turkey, Greece and Romania.
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* Ensure you use failsafe oil, leave out the pepper and skip serving with lemon wedges for failsafe. Instead serve with a suitable failsafe sauce.
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LENTIL & QUINOA PILAF WITH SAUTEED LEEK
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Lentils.org: * Use water or syrup from tinned pears in place of the wine. Leave out pepper. For strict failsafe use the parsley as a garnish only and use chives instead. [recipe link]
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Food additives and Asthma
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ASTHMA WEEK
Held from 1-7 September annually
The Asthma Australia web site has a wealth of information if you or a family member suffer from asthma.
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Some asthma triggers can be avoided. These include:
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- Inhaled irritants like cigarette or wood smoke
- Perfumes and cleaning products
- Allergens from pets, dust mites, moulds and chemicals
- Workplace irritants, and pollen
- Work related triggers
- Dietary triggers (food additives and/or cold food/ drinks)
- Some medicines and complementary medicines
Fed Up Fact Sheet
A month after Jamie Oliver introduced additive free meals at Wingfield Primary School in London in 2003, teachers noticed that asthmatic children no longer needed their asthma medication at school. 'Unbelievable,' Jamie commented. 'I'm totally dumbfounded. That primary school, with little kids? ... you just change their food and then you don't have to be ramming all those chemicals and drugs down them.'
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It's the same at the Food Intolerance Network. Over many years, we have seen that when families go on an elimination diet to help a child with behaviour problems, any asthmatics in the family are likely to improve as well. This is because the food chemicals that can be associated with asthma are the same as those that can cause behaviour problems in susceptible children.
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- Sulphites
- Preservatives
- MSG
- Salicylates
Sulphites are the additives most associated with asthma.
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