The Good Life Hungry for funds
Plants love dessert too By Vivienne Pearson
‘Eating vegan plant-based food is one of the simplest but most powerful and effective things you can do as an individual to help reduce environmental devastation,’ says local Anthea Amore, publisher of the cookbook Passion. She is asking for $40,000 to add to the $25,000 she has already spent in order to publish the vegan cookbook called Hungry. She says, ‘I’ve spent the last three years creating new recipes (and some old favourites) and styling and shooting them. I’ve paid for a professional editor, proofreader and graphic designer (approximately $10,000). The book has gone to print and I’ve paid $15,000 deposit to set the printing in motion. So aside from the $25,000 we’ve spent we need the following: In order to collect the books from the Brisbane docks, I need the remaining $24,190 for the production costs, the 10 per cent government import GST tax ($4,081), the Port Services fees ($5,000) and $1,600 transport costs to move 16 pallets of books to my storage unit here in Mullumbimby!’ She also wants money for Paypal fees of $1,500 and finally $3,600 of costs to cover her crowdfunding costs on the online platform indiegogo.com. If you would like to support her, and who wouldn’t, go to https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hungryfor-more-crazy-good-vegan-food-cookbook#/.
Maybe because we tend to consider desserts as intrinsically bad for us, we are less careful about how sweet treats are made and what ingredients they have in them. A brand-new course offered by Byron Community College hopes to put a different slant on desserts. Plant Based Desserts aims to teach participants how to prepare delicious and fun treats using nut milks and healthy sugars. ‘I want to teach people how to make their own food from scratch,’ says course tutor Arianne Schreiber. ‘I’ve been vegetarian since age 15 and have been on and off a vegan too,’ she says. Arianne got involved in food when she moved from the UK to the Byron Shire more than a decade ago. Before that she was (and still is) a musician, with career highlights including singing with George Michael and recording the theme of a Japanese animation series, Evangelion. Her training in food has been extensive, including holding the honour of being the first-ever enrolled participant in the local Veet’s Vegan Cooking School. Arianne is heading off soon to train with Matthew Kenney at PLANTLAB in Europe. ‘I keep learning,’ she says.
Though this course is new, Arianne also offers a Vegan Nut Cheeses and Milk course, which has been sold out each time it has run. What can you expect if you enroll in the Plant Based Desserts course? You’ll be hands on for starters. ‘You’re not watching, you’re involved,’ says Arianne. The course is run for three hours over two consecutive days, allowing for dehydration of ingredients overnight. ‘The desserts are mainly raw,’ says Arianne. Cashews, avocados and gelling agents made from seaweed are key ingredients. There will be at least five desserts made, including ice-cream made with coconut flesh, healthy toffee apples and, Arianne’s favourite, a strawberry and basil cheesecake. Is your mouth watering with anticipation? Pop online to book your spot. Plant Based Desserts with Arianne Schreiber, 10am–1pm Wed 16 and Thurs 17 August. Byron Community College (Mullum campus). Full info and bookings via https://www. byroncollege.org.au/course/PlantBasedDeserts.
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Success Thai Mon-Fri 12-3pm Dinner 7 days from 5pm. 3/109 Jonson St, Byron Bay 6680 7798 www.facebook.com/ pages/Success-ThaiFood/237359826303469
SPECIAL $12 LUNCH AND DINNER MENU All your favourites every lunch and dinner Experienced Thai chefs cooking fresh delicious Thai food for you. Fully Licensed and B.Y.O. for wine. Welcome for lunch, dinner and take-away.
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Join us and experience one of our diverse spaces Streetside, hidden garden, plush indoor hub or our window bar Mouthwatering food & creative cocktails
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Slo-Mo Joes Open 6 days Tues–Thurs all day 11am–10pm Fri–Sun all day 8am–10pm Bay Lane (at Fletcher St end), Byron Bay 6685 7502
Now serving beer, wine, cocktails and great bar menu of ribs, wings and sliders - From 11am Plus our fresh, healthy, slow-cooked soups and meals to eat here or take home Life is short – lick the bowl For meat lovers and vege/ vegans too!
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Mon-Fri 7.30am–3pm Open Friday nights 6–9pm Live music and BYO 1/6 Tasman Way, Byron Arts & Industry Estate BYO & RSVP 6680 8228
The Beet Vegan Restaurant
Byron Bay’s first 100% vegan restaurant. Ethical. Compassionate. Healthy. Delicious. Lunch Specials from $13, Takeaway & home delivery, large range of gluten-free dishes Facebook/Instagram: @thebeetbyronbay www.thebeet.com.au
Lunch – Thur–Sun 12–2.30pm Dinner – Wed–Sun from 5.30pm Closed Monday and Tuesday Shop 6 Woolworths Plaza 90-96 Jonson Street Bookings: 6685 6520
Treehouse on Belongil Full Cocktail & Wine Bar. Extensive Menu Includes Tapas, Mains, Desserts and Famous Woodfired Pizzas. 25 Childe St, Byron Bay 6680 9452
New summer menu out now! Share plates, mains, desserts and famous Treehouse wood-fired pizza. Our kitchen is open all day and night. Presenting incredible original music in Byron’s most intimate atmosphere. Check our website or Facebook for the gig guide. facebook.com/treehouse.belongil treehouseonbelongil.com
Italian at the Pacific Open for Dinner & Cocktails 7 days from 6pm till late Next to the Beach Hotel Bay Street 6680 7055 italianatthepacific.com.au
Succulent Café
Italian at the Pacific provides a bustling atmospheric restaurant, dishing up contemporary inspired Italian cuisine and some of Byron’s finest cocktails and wines.
NOW SERVING Japanese Ramen
We would like to inform that owing to high customer request for Japanese Ramen option during lunch hours, Succulent Café will change the operating hours for Ramen from July 7. FB: succulent café Friday & Saturday 5pm–9pm, Sunday 12pm–3pm Breakfast and Lunch still open for 7 days Instagram: byronbaysucculentcafe Our experienced Japanese chef trusts his sense and taste Fri-Sat 5–9pm, Sun 12pm–3pm more than anything when it comes to selecting ingredients. Breakfast and Lunch open 7 days The produce that requires freshness is sought out locally Gluten free and Vegan friendly and dry goods are gathered from personally trusted Fully licensed, BYO wine only suppliers from Japan.
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