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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 2 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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!...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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! ...

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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...

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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...

Reading time: 3 min

Autumn•Cooks•Dinner ideas•Healthy•Venison

Farm-raised venison salad with beetroot & feta

May 3, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

There’s something really special about the pairing of venison and beetroot. This recipe by The Sugar Club’s executive chef Neil Brazier is a perfect autumn meal, pairing seasonal vegetables with tender, nutritious NZ farm raised venison medallions and a delicious ricotta...

Reading time: 2 min

Cooks•Dairy Free•Dinner ideas•Family meals•Healthy•International•Vegetarian

Super-melty dairy-free Margherita Pizza

April 28, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

There’s a bit of a secret to this pizza! Instead of adding cheese last, this pizza is best made by adding the non-dairy cheese to the base of your pizza, then putting all the ingredients on top. This super-simple pizza...

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