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Are you ready to indulge in a dessert that's both creamy and fruity, sweet and tangy, and all-round delicious? Well, look no further, because we've got a recipe that'll knock your socks off! With its rich coconut flavor, creamy rice pudding, and juicy stewed berries, this dessert combines sweet paradise and homey comfort. We promise you'll have just as much fun making it as you will eating it. So grab your pots and pans, put on your apron and let’s get cookin’!

We are so thrilled to share, for the month of April,  The Swag is partnering with SecondBite, Australia's largest free food rescue organisation for Stop Food Waste Day on April 26, 2023.

It’s leek season, and we’ve got a creamy recipe in our pocket that you can serve as a pre-dinner entree, a side dish or as a sauce with pasta. You can even add smoked salmon to it for a good source of protein.

Boost your immune system and prevent cold and flu with our Swag Immune Booster Juice! Apple cider vinegar will help detoxify your body, while celery will lower inflammation. Carrots will bring sweetness and kale the vitamins needed on colder days. If you’re looking at buying produce in bulk for a juice detox, grab our Detox Bundle and be sure to keep those precious greens nutrient-rich, fresh and crisp for longer.

Citrus peels can be composted in very light quantities but often end up in the bin. However, there are better (and more delicious!) ways to reduce citrus waste - by preserving them! Preserved citrus peels go well with fish, vegetables, soups, pasta, sauces and salads - perfect to lift any summer dish! Not only do they add depth to any meal but they can also be  unique, little homemade gifts.

Celery is a super-food vegetable that contains antioxidants, calcium, potassium and vitamins, but often we don’t need to use a lot of it when making recipes, and it can often go to waste. This month we’re sharing the best way to store your celery to keep these crunch stalks fresh for longer, so you can buy in bulk fearlessly and get the juicer ready for a celery detox or a Bloody Mary - whatever mood you’re in 😉).

Celebrate our Aussie, seasonal  produce with this sweet and savoury Cherry Bomb Bites recipe. The candy-flavour of the cherries paired with the bitterness of the dark chocolate will make these delicious, not-too-sweet morsels a hit over the holidays! Whether you're making them as a festive treat, or to enjoy with a cuppa, you’ll want to have these stocked up in the fridge throughout summer! 

Are you a Yum Cha Mango Pancakes lover? Then The Swag team has the perfect recipe for you. You won’t get enough of these fluffy and sweet homemade pancakes.

Quite a few Swaggers have asked us the differences between our best-seller, the Starter Pack, and our brand new Organic Starter Pack so we’ve listed the most important differences in the table below.

The classic tarte au citron is perfect to finish a meal on a sweet and tangy note. It is a refined pastry that will make everyone see eye to eye. This recipe is not for the faint of heart but the result is worth the effort! 

Potato Gratin, also called Dauphinois, is an inexpensive dish that will be greatly appreciated by the whole family, not just because it's delicious, but also for its flu-fighting nutritional benefits. Serve it as a side dish or a main and add bacon pieces for added taste and texture! 

This plant-based recipe is a nourishing meal that will keep the entire family warm and happy this winter. You can also swap the cauliflower with potato! Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 1 whole cauliflower 2 grated carrots 2 cup red lentils 3 kale branches 1 tbs fresh ginger 1 brown onion 1 tsp coconut oil 2 tinned cans coconut milk 2 tsp ground turmeric 2 tbs green curry paste Salt and pepper to taste Method: Heat a large pot over medium heat and add oil. Add onion, ginger and cook, stirring until softened and...