Janine Tait | Bestow Beauty

10 Sep 2014

Bestow inspiration, Bestow wisdom, The Bestow Blog

Attract the positive

Our thoughts are very powerful. Our brains don’t often know the difference between reality and what we think reality is! For instance, have you every found your mouth watering at the thought of enjoying a delicious meal or felt a feeling of nervousness at the thought of an uncomfortable situation. That is your body reacting physically to a thought not a reality. So your body will react to the thoughts that are running through your head. The concern is that we often let our minds wander without contro[...]

Bestow recipes, Gluten free, Snack foods, The Bestow Blog, Vegetarian recipes

Healthy gluten free amaranth and rosemary crackers with cauliflower hummus

Amaranth is a wonderfully nutritious gluten free grain option. It is a good source of protein, minerals and fibre and has a lower carbohydrate level. Makes 30-35 crackers. AMARANTH CRACKERS RECIPE 2 cups amaranth flour  2 tablespoons olive oil  1 tablespoon honey (optional)  1 teaspoon baking powder  1 teaspoon salt  1 tablespoon sunflower seeds  1 tablespoon flax seeds  2 teaspoons of rosemary, finely chopped  1/3 cup water Heat oven to 175°C. In a processor add ama[...]

27 Aug 2014

Bestow inspiration, Bestow wisdom, The Bestow Blog

Four levels of thought

A few years ago I attended a lecture by Sharon Kolkka at the Gwinganna Health Retreat. Sharon talked about the theory of the four levels of thought and I found it such an interesting concept I thought I would pass it on. The theory centres around the belief that there are four levels of thought. Two higher levels (pure thought and productive thought) and two lower levels (non-productive thought and destructive thought). 1. Pure thought – Joy compassion, love, peace, forgiveness, gratitude 2. Pro[...]

20 Aug 2014

Bestow recipes, Bestow Treats II, Desserts and sweets, Raw food, Snack foods, The Bestow Blog

Guilt free raw chocolate fudge recipe

This delicious fudge is guilt free! Smooth and silky, you don’t need much to satisfy. With these health-giving ingredients, you can enjoy your chocolate fix safe in the knowledge it’s totally good for you. RECIPE ½ cup coconut oil, melted ½ cup cacao powder ½ cup almond butter ¼ cup organic 100% maple syrup ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon of salt Melt the coconut oil gently over a very low heat. Add to a bowl with all the other ingredients and mix well. Pour into a suitable[...]

Light meals, Soups, The Bestow Blog, Vegetarian recipes

Roast Cauliflower Soup

Are your memories of cauliflower the boiled to oblivion tasteless ones? If so you need to try roasting your cauliflower! Wow, such a difference, roasting turns this vegetable into a gorgeous sweet, tasty, flavoursome one. RECIPE 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, quartered 1 medium size cauliflower – florets 4 garlic cloves , peeled 4-6 cups vegetable stock (low salt) juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp curry powder 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped salt and pepper to taste Preheat th[...]