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Often regarded as a weed, the humble dandelion is actually highly nutritious and has an array of medicinal uses. Dandelions grow all over NZ so it's pretty easy to harvest...

This is an old recipe from my fav online seedling store Awapuni Nurseries. Their team makes this sauce every year - pictured in the bottles at the back - tomato...

Preserving is such a satisfying process, one that used to be commonplace back in the day before we all had fridges and access to the huge array of canned and...

When the hens are laying and you have plenty of eggs try making these yummy dill pickled eggs. This recipe is from Trisha, creator of the marvellous Naturally By Tricia,...

We often get questions regarding hard water and what can be done about it, hard water is high in dissolved minerals with magnesium and calcium being the main culprits. When...

This week we have an informative article on Vitamin D from naturopathic clinician Katherine Matthews. Katherine is a leading naturopathic clinician, nutritionist and medical herbalist based in Auckland and Tauranga....

Adding hemp seeds to a recipe not only makes it more nutritious but also adds such a lovely nutty flavour and texture. The smooth spiciness of harissa with the delicate...

Flies are driving everyone mad at the moment and unfortunately there is no Green Goddess, toxin free, natural spray that actually kills flies. We have previously shared the recipe for...

Wick from Wicked Wellbeing has shared several recipes with us before and we’ve got another goodie from her again… and I must say, this Maple Almond Slice looks like quite...

Our lemon balm has gone mad in the garden, we now have so much of it that I've been looking for ways to use it other than brewing tea. This...

Lemon Balm is a perennial member of the Lamiaceae (Mint) Family with valuable healing properties. I love the lemony scent that is released when I walk through a patch of...

Cucumbers are plentiful this time of year and I'm always looking for new ways to use them. This recipe is one that my Nana Dorothy used to make when I...

Love this idea from one of our fantastic stockists Eko Hub in Whangarei. If you are up that way go and check them out, their store offers a wide variety...

These four quick, easy and delicious plant-based dressings are my go to's to serve with green salads, roast vegetable salads and everything in between. The House Dressing is our family...

Kids young and old love tearing the wrapping paper off presents on Christmas morning and there's nothing quite like a beautifully wrapped gift sitting under the tree waiting for its...

Pōhutukawa trees are bursting in bloom around Aotearoa. These beautiful bright-red flowers are not just good to look at, you can use the stamens to make a vibrant red cordial...

Making your own fruit mince is the key to melt in your mouth Christmas mince pies that everyone will love. Ready made mince from the supermarket often has bits of...

If you find yourself with an oversupply of food this holiday season then you'll love these fantastic tips from eco-warrior Hayley Crawford, Trash Talking Mama which will help you to...

It's currently very difficult to find brown sugar in Auckland due to the NZ Sugar/Chelsea Sugar recall of soft brown and raw sugar products that had low-level lead contamination. If...

Our favourite Naturopath and Medical Herbalist, Lisa Fitzgibbon from Oomphhealth.co.nz has written another fantastically informative article; the topic of this one is anxiety. Lisa discusses the modern day prevalence of...

Incorporating the goodness of hemp seeds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and linseeds these crunchy crackers are packed with essential vitamins and minerals making them fantastic for snacking -...