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It’s 1839, honey! A taste of something special

November 1, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments
New Zealand may be a young country, but it has a fascinating history, much of which has significant bearing on the food we enjoy today. Take Mary Bumby, for example. In 1839, Mary took a chance. Instead of packing hats...
Reading time: 3 min
Blog•Breakfasts and brunches•Dairy•Food News•Healthy•Lifestyle

Insomnia’s a nightmare! 6 top simple sleep-fixers

May 9, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Having talked to LOADS of people – often at 3am – about this, I know I’m not the only person in the world that spends much of their night tossing, turning, grumbling and punching the pillow. Insomnia is definitely a...
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Food News•Healthy•Lifestyle•Winter

Do certain foods make us happy?

April 9, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments
I’m a firm believer that what you put into your body is what you get out. You put crap in? Don’t be surprised if you feel sluggish and tired. I’m also the first one to put my hand up and...
Reading time: 3 min
Eats•Food News•Healthy•Sweet treats

Thanks honey! Taranaki’s sweetest secret

March 14, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments
The days are still beautiful and sunny, we’re having a stunning start to autumn – and I’m coughing and spluttering like a 60-a-day hack. My chest hurts, I’m a bit grumpy and wowsers am I tired. What a perfect time...
Reading time: 2 min
Book reviews•Budget Busters•Chicken•Cookbooks•Dairy Free•Dinner ideas•Healthy•Keto•Recipes•Soups and casseroles

Crispy Chicken in Lemongrass Broth

February 12, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments
I really don’t like the word ‘diet’. It’s got loads of negative connotations, the main one for me being that the word basically means we have to constrict what we eat. I don’t believe there is any one ‘diet’ that...
Reading time: 4 min
Budget Busters•Dairy Free•Gluten Free•Healthy•Keto•vegan•Vegetable sides•Vegetarian

Cauliflower Rice

January 23, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments
This is super simple, tastes amazing and is a staple on the keto diet. It’s also a great filler for anyone wanting to cut down on carbs without losing that sensation of feeling something substantial. Feel free to add your...
Reading time: 1 min
Coffee•Dairy Free•Eating around New Zealand•Food News•Healthy•Restaurants and Cafes•vegan

More vegan options on offer at The Coffee Club

October 30, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
An increased demand for vegan dishes has led one of New Zealand’s largest and fastest growing café brands to expand its menu – only months after introducing its first vegan dishes. The Coffee Club New Zealand is introducing five new...
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Dinner ideas•Family meals•Food News•Gluten Free•Healthy•Takeaway and delivery

Get well FED in New Zealand: new healthy ready-to-eat meals

October 29, 2018 by Catherine Milford 4 Comments
New Zealand is a small country, and like most industries, the food writing world is pretty small – most of us know each other somehow! One of the bonuses of us knowing each other is the knowledge that when someone...
Reading time: 3 min
Food News•Healthy•Lifestyle•Venison

Feel healthier with Naked Kitchen Wellness Bowls

October 21, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Welcome A World of Wellness, with New Naked Kitchen Wellness Bowls How are you feeling about your health now the sun’s out? If you’re like me, you’ll probably be thinking about getting some healthy food going on before the silly...
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Drinks•Healthy•Win

WIN! Probiotic drinks from Perkii

October 12, 2018 by Catherine Milford 1 Comment
How’s your gut feeling? There’s a huge amount of confusion around what we should/shouldn’t/can/can’t eat, but some advice is agreed on across the board. And one of them is that to feel good, we need to ensure we have the...
Reading time: 2 min
Dairy Free•Eating around New Zealand•Eats•Food News•Healthy•Restaurants•vegan•Vegetarian

Try something new on World Vegan Day

October 2, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
The Sugar Club looks to challenge perceptions this World Vegan Day Have you ever wondered what the whole vegan thing is about? Maybe, like many, you work on the assumption that something without any animal products at all means sacrificing...
Reading time: 2 min
Books•Budget Busters•Cookbooks•Fruit•Grow your own•Health•Healthy

Make your own Apple Cider Vinegar

September 28, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Sarah Wilson is well known for her ability to squeeze the absolute most out of every ingredient, saving money and giving us some fantastic food in the process. This recipe, from her latest book, shows how to make apple cider...
Reading time: 1 min
Competitions•Food News•For the kids•Grow your own•Health•Healthy

Young Kiwi Gardener of the Year announced

September 25, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
YOUNG GARDENING SUPERSTARS UNEARTHED AFTER RECORD ENTRIES There’s only one skill that rivals teaching kids to cook as an essential life skill for health, and that’s learning how to grow your own food. From the rolling hills of Wainui to...
Reading time: 4 min
Food News•Healthy•International

Giving oats a go with Nairn’s

September 24, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Nairn’s Oatcakes, one of the world’s largest producers of oat-based crackers and biscuits, is calling for Kiwis to vote for oats this October. According to Nairn’s, who have used oats at the heart of all their products since 1896, oats...
Reading time: 2 min
Blog•Healthy

I like it rare! A little personal update from me (warning: graphic content)

September 17, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
First and foremost – this is a very personal blog of what’s been happening with me over the past few days, and some of the contents of this post are not for the squeamish! While I’ve kept the majority of...
Reading time: 3 min
Breakfasts and brunches•Cooks•Drinks•Fruit•Healthy•Smoothies

Orange, Mango & Ginger Zest smoothie

August 29, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
I’m a big fan of the smoothie. It’s a great way of getting loads of goodness into me (or the kids) in the morning, and it’s also a great way of using up fruit that’s on the edge of OK!...
Reading time: 1 min
Breakfasts and brunches•Cooks•Healthy

Keto Mexican Scramble

August 28, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
One of the joys of a weekend for my family is the luxury of a cooked breakfast. This version of scrambled eggs is so tasty, and works for everyone – even the dieters! It’s taken from Luke Hines’ latest book,...
Reading time: 2 min
Cooks•Desserts•For the kids•Healthy•Snacks•Sugar free•Sweet treats

Super-healthy Coconut Ice

August 6, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
You know the drill. Suddenly you’re required to come up with a yummy plate of food. Great. Now – what to make? That’s where this coconut ice from Luke Hines’ newest book Smart Carbs comes in. These coconut ice squares tick...
Reading time: 2 min
Chicken•Cooks•Dairy Free•Family meals•Healthy•International

Chicken Tikka Tandoori

August 1, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
This is a brilliant dish for takeaway junkies who don’t want to heap on the calories, or for anyone who’s dairy free or nut free. It’s keto-friendly and low carb, and it still tastes every inch like the chicken tikka...
Reading time: 1 min
Cooks•Family meals•Healthy•Pork•Soups and casseroles•Winter

Flu-busting Pork Broth

July 26, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
As with so many of my dishes, this one came about by accident. With a fridge full of leftovers (and not much else), I needed to make something that my manflu-inflicted teenage son would eat. Leftover roast pork and leftover...
Reading time: 1 min
Cheese•Cooks•Healthy•Salads•Vegetable sides•Winter

Carrot, Daikon & Buffalo Cheese Salad with Kaffir Lime & Dill Dressing

July 2, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
I’m very much a ‘hot’ person, especially in winter. Soups and teas usually win out against cold drinks and salads; however the other night I needed something really light and fresh to go with dinner. I came up with this...
Reading time: 1 min
Cooks•Drinks•Healthy

Dry July: A survivor’s recipe guide

June 29, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Are you doing Dry July this year? Whether you are or not, it’s never a bad idea to find some delicious drink options as an alternative to alcohol. Kiwi nutritionist Claire Turnbull has come up with a couple of ideas...
Reading time: 1 min
Blog•Family•Food thoughts•Healthy•Lifestyle•Seasonal

6 Simple Rules: helping yourself to a happier life

June 13, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
There’s been a lot of talk about depression lately. The shorter days and longer nights of winter are notorious for bringing out the big black dog in many people, but as we’re learning, there is a lot more to anxiety...
Reading time: 10 min
Cheese•Cooks•For the kids•Healthy•Snacks•Vegetarian

Cheesy Broccoli Dip

June 7, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Can’t get the kids to eat their greens? Try serving broccoli disguised in this yummy, and super-cheap dip, Load up a cracker or two and the kids will get one of their daily veg servings without even knowing it!  ...
Reading time: 1 min
Breakfasts and brunches•Cooks•Healthy

Crunchy Honey Hazelnut Granola

May 23, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
Have you noticed that the more interesting a breakfast cereal is, the more expensive it is – and usually, the higher in sugar it is? Me too! So – I decided to make my own. It’s actually not difficult at...
Reading time: 1 min
Blog•Family•Healthy•Lifestyle

No mean feet! Getting plastered in the kitchen

May 15, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments
If you’ve known me (or read this website) for more than – ooh, five minutes – you’ll know that I’m a bit accident prone. It’s getting to the point that family and friends have started suggesting I wrap myself in...
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