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If you have an abundance of plums this season and are looking for different ways to use them try making this yummy plum tart. It's a very easy dish to...

There seems to be no question that calcium is needed in a balanced diet to maintain good health. What does seem to be in question is the best way to...

There are many health conscious people who are becoming increasingly mindful of the foods they consume and the personal products they use on their skin. However one often overlooked health...

Gremolata is a tangy, zesty, herby condiment that originated in Italy made from parsley, lemon and finely chopped garlic. It packs a punch and is wonderful sprinkled over vegetables, salads,...

This recipe is an oldie but a goodie. Sent in by one of our readers, it was given a tweak and first published back in 2014. As with most natural...

There has been a lot reported about the dangers of commercial deodorants and antiperspirants as they can contain toxins such as synthetics, phthalates, propylene glycol, fragrance, aluminium, parabens and diethanolamine...

These guilt free 'donuts' from the Hemp Farm Chef are such a fantastic idea for a super quick and healthy snack to keep the family topped up on energy between...

Please be aware of karaka berries! These large berries are extremely toxic to dogs and can be lethal. Karaka trees can grow up to 15 meters in height and have...

These Candied Cinnamon Nuts from the Hemp Farm chef are totally mouthwatering and another great idea if you're feeling inspired (and have the time) to make your own last minute...

Doesn't the combination of orange, pistachio and cranberry sound amazing! It's sure to be good as this recipe has been created by the very clever Trisha of Naturally by Trisha...

Bohemia Tea + Tonics have a gorgeous collection of colourful tea and tonics handcrafted with care in Aotearoa. I've tried them and they are so divine! Browse the categories (Glow,...

Paul Bolt found these two apparently healthy Tauhou/Silvereye dead under an olive tree, they had fluffed up feathers. Recently a concerned newsletter reader sent me in this information that was...

Conscious Eating On-the-Go: How to Reduce Food Waste While Enjoying a Day Out As we bid farewell to the pandemic, getting out of our houses and embracing this normalcy has...

Gaps in NZ regulations allow toxic lead in many children’s items, including glassware and mugs sold at The Warehouse, Briscoes and Kmart. There is an active petition online now which...

This delicious fennel and orange salad is super easy to make - it's ready in under 5 minutes and the combination of crunchy crisp fennel and sweet sliced orange topped...

I love using herb infused oils in cooking, my favourites at the moment are rosemary, garlic and chilli. When we were figuring out what Grant was allergic to (turned out...

For many people a little dust isn’t an issue, cleaning the house once a week is often enough to keep dust at bay. However for others dust can be very...

If you’ve been striving to embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle, there is no need to let the holidays put a damper on your progress. Choosing sustainable gifts is a great way...

Wick from Wicked Wellbeing has such a talent for creating recipes for gluten free baking that are so much tastier than traditional recipes, a great example of this is these...

Photo Credit Juliet Lever To catch slugs with beer all you have to do is place a container or bowl into the ground and pour some beer in, the slugs...

I’m always looking for new ways to use hemp seed oil as a topical skin treatment, with its ability to help heal dry, irritated skin it’s great in a multitude...