RASPBERRY, LEMON & MINT FRAPPE

Sometimes the best things in life are really the simplest. Take this raspberry, lemon & mint frappe for example. I was cooking yesterday afternoon and found myself not quite hungry, but peckish. This humble frappe was created and satisfied not only my appetite but my sweet cravings as well. All you need is a blender, some fruit and a just a hint of resourcefulness and 

ingenuity.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen; if frozen lightly thawed)
• 1 cup ice
• 1 cup apple juice (low sugar apple juice is best; I used Charlie's apple & water)
• 1/2 cup water 
• the juice of 1/2 a large lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, roughly shredded. 

PREPARATION

1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until the consistency is of a thick juice. Serve cold, with mint on top, if desired. 

Serves / 2

Total Preparation time / no longer than 5 minutes 

x Emily 

AUTUMN FRUIT SALAD

Fruit salad is such a simple, yet delicious breakfast that I am surprised I have never made it before. After a long, albeit leisurely walk with my puppy this morning, I was feeling extra fresh and wanted to nourish my body with natural food. The very best thing about this salad is the beautiful, vibrant colours. Whilst I used whatever I had in the fridge/freezer, you could mix up the ingredients and add blueberries, figs, apricots, nectarines, fresh mint etc. As we are in the season of autumn at the moment, I opted for mostly fresh fruit (the exception being the raspberries- I am waiting for the day when I am able to afford to spend $10 a punnet on them). If you use lots of fresh orange juice, you may find that you only require a small amount of honey. If you pre-cut the apples or peaches, place them in a lemon water solution (the juice of one lemon and around 5 cups of water) as this will prevent them from browning. Before serving drain the pre soaked fruit well. 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 handfuls of fresh or frozen raspberries (if frozen, thaw first)
• 1/2 a small rock melon, cut into cubes and skin & seeds removed 
• 2 small apples, cut into cubes and core removed
• 1 large peach, cut into cubes and core removed 
• the juice of 1/2 an orange
• a generous drizzle of honey 

COOKING 

1. Combine the raspberries, rock melon, apples, and peach in a medium serving bowl. Drizzle the orange juice and honey on top and serve immediately. 

Serves / 2 

x E