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22 August, 2016

Tzatziki with Cashew Yoghurt

There are many versions of Tzatziki, regional variations, different combinations of herbs and acids and of course personal preference.Tzatziki with cashew yoghurt is mine, rich and..

12 August, 2016

How to make Cashew Yoghurt

There are a few recipes I consider to be “Plant-based Essentials”; such recipes can play an important role when eliminating egg and dairy products from..

1 August, 2016

Freekeh Three Seed Bread

To me, a favourite recipe isn’t always one that stays the same from when you first try it, but one that develops and changes over..

22 July, 2016

Easy plant-based Parmesan – two ways

Plant-based Parmesan is a must for transitioning to a Wholefood Plant-based or Vegan diet, cheese is often mentioned as the one food most difficult to..

10 July, 2016

Zucchini and Pea Salad

Zucchini and Pea Salad with Avocado Basil Dressing came together when I decided it was time to play with the spiraliser, it’s one of those..

6 July, 2016

Chocolate & Raspberry Cake with Chocolate Avocado Ganache

I don’t often bake, I never have. The most baking I have done was while was studying Patisserie. People close to me know I don’t have a sweet..

5 May, 2016

Turtle bean and butternut salad

As the seasons progress and the evenings get longer what I want for dinner changes. In Winter I want warm bowls of soup with something crunchy..

21 December, 2015

Kaitoke Regional Park

Situated at the foothills of the Tararua Ranges, Kaitoke Regional Park is one of our favourite New Zealand campsites. Even as one of the largest..

3 November, 2015

A weed by any other name

If we called a weed by any other name would we regard it with the same disdain? Allium Triquetrum – triangular (-tri) cornered (-quetrum) leaves and..

23 October, 2015