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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...

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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...

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...

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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...

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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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Blog•Food thoughts•Healthy•In the media

Blog: Why are we panicking about chicken?

April 17, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

This past 24 hours, I’ve seen not one, but two stories on chicken that have really got my feathers in a fluff. The first comes from the UK, where supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has announced it’s going to sell touch-free chicken....

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Autumn•Cooks•Dairy Free•Family meals•Healthy•vegan•Vegetable sides•Vegetarian

Autumnal Squash Pizza

March 26, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

2018 seems to be the year everyone’s looking at ways of eating well with less meat, but for serious foodies, taste and flavour are paramount – give us something that doesn’t taste good and it’s not going to happen! This...

Reading time: 3 min

Budget Busters•Chicken•Cooks•Dairy Free•Dinner ideas•Family meals•For the kids•Gluten Free•Healthy

Chuck-it-in Chicken

March 9, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Everyone loves this dish, and it’s a really good one to make at this time of year, when tomato plants are often giving up their best last shot, and the fruit is juicy and tasty. This chicken dish is one...

Reading time: 1 min

Blog•Cooks•Dairy Free•Gluten Free•Healthy•International•Jams and Chutneys•Snacks•Vegetable sides•Vegetarian

Garlic & Dill Pickle

March 6, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Last night, I was invited to a pickling masterclass by Joe McClure, owner and operator of Detroit-based McClures Pickles. My daughter was quite amused: ‘Surely you just need vinegar, sugar and a few spices Mum?’ Well – yes. But watching...

Reading time: 3 min

Blog•Food News•Food thoughts•Health•Healthy

Hard of hearing? Eat a banana!

February 26, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

One of the reasons I love food is because much of it is literally medicine. Ginger and mint for nausea, avocados for skin or garlic for coughs and colds; nature has a way of being able to fix many of...

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Blog•Cooks•Food thoughts•Healthy•Seasonal•Smoothies•Vegetable sides•Vegetarian

In Season: Sensational Spinach

February 19, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I have a secret friend. She lives around the corner, and although I’ve never met her, she is my garden benefactor, donating packages of fresh, squeaky spinach and delicious fresh sage whenever she has an abundance in her garden. She’s...

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Cooks•Dairy Free•Gluten Free•Healthy•Seafood•Summer

Sage, Oregano & Thyme Mussels in Garlic Oil

February 5, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

This is super-simple, but it’s a fantastic dish to pass around when you’ve got a group, or just want something to have with a drink. If you grow your own herbs, don’t stick to the recipe – use your own...

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