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Strawberry season

means strawberry pickin’ time, shortly
followed by, eeek.. what to do with all these
strawberries before they go off? That’s right,
adult roll up time, or fruit leathers, as they’re
affectionately known to us. Rather than
sweet, it’s the tartness that hits the tongue,
and it’s for this that I call them adult.
Worry not, the kids will be impressed too,
and what better snack to sneak into their
lunchbox? It ticks all the boxes - fun, nutritious, delicious and free of plastic waste.

MINT AND GINGER SPICED
STRAWBERRY FRUIT LEATHERS
By Jade & Kath from Panaceas Pantry
| Makes 6
1 lb/500 grams ripe/over-ripe strawberries (we use alpine
strawberries), stems and blemishes removed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, if desired
1 teaspoon sized knob of ginger, grated and skin discarded
(if your childrend don't like ginger - just leave it out.)
1 tablespoon fresh mint, bruised and chopped very finely

1    Puree the first 4 ingredients in a high-speed blender
for 2-3 minutes. Add mint and puree until smooth and
uniform. Scrape down sides and pulse to combine.

TO DEHYDRATE

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anacea's Pantry - Jade & Kath

Jade & Kath are sisters with shared passion
for veganism, wholefoods, nature and globetrotting.
Jade is a naturopath, part-time organic vegetable
and herb gardener and brand-new mumma to baby
Frankie. She has a particular affinity for green-colored things, long walks, gemstones, headstands,
squeezing Frankie’s cheeks, Neil Young tunes and the smell of coconut oil.
Kath is a 20 something year old barista with a passion for creating, making, photographing and, most exciting of all, eating vegan food. She loves cuddles with her
baby niece, Frankie, soy lattes, walks to the freezer with rewards of delicious raw
cake, salt lamps, sunshine, crashing waves, polite people & warm smiles.

1    Spread mixture onto either Teflex sheets, or parchment-paper lined trays. Spread mix to 3-4mm thick,
ensuring an even surface. Dehydrate at 100ºF/40ºC
for 2-4 hours (this will vary, depending on thickness
of the mix).
2    When ready, press the mixture with your finger; it
should not be tacky to touch, nor should an indentation be left. The leather, if properly dry, will peel easily
away from the paper/Teflex- if it sticks, further drying
is required.
3    Note: you can use an oven to dry your roll ups, at
any temperature up to 210ºF/100ºC, cooking time will
be 1-2 hours.
4    Store in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.

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