The joy of discovering how good it can taste to eat well
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Where I grew up in Czechoslovakia, the kitchen was the smallest room in the house but it was where the whole family gathered, preparing food, mingling and talking loudly to each other. Food and its preparation were a joy, with plenty of laughter and experimentation. There was never a sense of some foods being ‘good’ and others being ‘bad’. Living in Australia now, I’m blown away by the range of ingredients available – but I’m also amazed that so many of us are developing fears and obsessions about food. My hope is that by sharing these recipes I can pass on the enjoyment and satisfaction cooking can give.
VLADIA COBRDOV
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PHOTOGRAPHS: ROB PALMER. STYLING: MICHELLE NOERIANTO
A BIT ABOUT VLADIA She grew up in Communist-era Czechoslovakia and now lives in Australia, where she develops nutritious recipes for wholefood grocery store-cafe chain About Life, in Sydney and Melbourne. Recipes that balance health, nutrition and flavour are Vladia’s speciality.
Chia minty buffalo yogurt lamb with wholewheat couscous salad
THE ALTERNATIVE ROAST Chia minty buffalo yogurt lamb
SERVES 6-8. HANDS-ON TIME 1 HOUR 10 MIN, OVEN TIME 45 MIN
Something a little different to your traditional Sunday roast, but equally wonderful.
MAKE AHEAD
The lamb can be marinated up to 24 hours ahead; keep covered in the fridge. Make the couscous salad (step 5), cover and chill for up to 12 hours.