There’s something about mussel fritters that’s very addictive and very New Zealand. I couldn’t imagine life without New Zealand seafood or life without my mum! I’ve watched her make these countless time and I think the trick really is in the prep (see recipe). RECIPE 12 fresh mussels 1/2 brown onion a good handful of…
Carrying on in the healthy, raw, gluten free theme I decided to give these cardamom truffles a whirl. Cardamom is a favourite spice of mine and has several health benefits such as aiding digestion. It’s also anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory. So in other words it’s a fully loaded, power packed little pod! Combined with orange zest…
This is nice and easy, the dill and fennel add some great flavours. When I was cleaning up I accidentally dropped my vintage glass eggcup and silver teaspoon (see photo below) into the insinkerator while it was going! Glass splinters all over the kitchen. Sad about the loss of my treasured eggcup though For the…
This is a great, light, summer dessert, ideal for those long hot days. It needs to be frozen overnight so prepare the day before. The recipe is originally from Nourish Magazine. RECIPE 3 eggs whites 3⁄4 cup caster sugar 2 chips of strawberries 1 tspn vanilla essence 1 packet of plain biscuits (vanilla wine, super…
People always seem to love this pesto and it’s so easy plus it’s gluten, dairy and refined sugar free! RECIPE ¾ cup of sundried tomatoes ½ cup of pine nuts 2 garlic cloves, chopped Bunch of herbs ¼ cup of olive oil (or ½ cup if you don’t use Bestow Beauty Oil) ¼ cup of…
Fresh mussels are a tasty, healthy and inexpensive meal here in New Zealand. This recipe has awesome flavours and is a favourite of mine – and well worth a try. Have them for a weekend lunch or summer later afternoon light meal with white wine. Enjoy! 1 tablespoon coconut oil 3 spring onions, sliced 1…
I have worked with the Bestow Beauty company for several years now in the graphic design and marketing capacity. I relish my time with both the products and the people plus all the marvellous things I have learnt over the years about skin health. I now sell the 3 Bestow products as follows: Bestow Beauty…
I love this recipe so much, all credit for it’s deliciousness goes to Australian food guru Bill Grainger. I have changed it here and there to suit my style of cooking. The sauce is to die for – spicy and sweet (so don’t be expecting a rich gravy type taste). Star anise is my stand…
In the food blogging world there is some amazing people living their passion. I recently was told about Belinda from My Healing Kitchen, she’s another fellow foodie from Cambridge NZ. Please checkout her awesomeness and like her facebook page. My Healing Kitchen is dedicated to conscious living & healthy eating and also does the most…
I first starting making these about 6 years ago and even though I don’t think I’m much of a baker I enjoy making these and love the taste. This is quite a big mix and makes alot of cookies, I always forget to count how many but I’d guess about 30. 50g Butter 2 cups…