by admin | May 15, 2026 | Blog, Whole Foods & Simple Living
Walk through many home gardens across the Eastern Bay and you’ll spot silverbeet (chard ), lettuce, broccoli and maybe rhubarb. But fennel? That still feels a little exotic to many New Zealanders. Why is that? Partly because fennel has long been associated with...
by admin | Apr 28, 2026 | Blog, Whole Foods & Simple Living
By Paula Sharp, Nutritional Therapist There’s something quietly luxurious about a ripe fig. Split one open and you’ll find a jewel-like centre, soft, fragrant, and naturally sweet. Figs are far more than a seasonal treat, they have a long history, impressive...
by admin | Apr 28, 2026 | Blog, Whole Foods & Simple Living
By Paula Sharp, Nutritional Therapist There’s something quietly luxurious about biting into a perfectly ripe persimmon. Sweet, smooth, and almost honeyed in flavour, it’s a fruit I’ve loved since I was a little girl. When we moved home from the UK, my children took...
by admin | Apr 15, 2026 | Blog, Whole Foods & Simple Living
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has been used therapeutically for more than 2,500 years. From ancient Persian bathhouses to modern clinical settings, this gently aromatic plant has earned its place as one of the most trusted natural remedies. Today, lavender...
by admin | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog, Whole Foods & Simple Living
Juicy, vibrant and bursting with goodness, tomatoes are a true summer staple across Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki. Whether picked from your own garden, bought from a roadside stall or added to a shared family meal, tomatoes are one of those foods that quietly support health...
by admin | Oct 30, 2025 | Whole Foods & Simple Living
Roasted Cauliflower or Ghost Florets Ingredients: 1 whole cauliflower, cut into florets 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp turmeric Salt & pepper Halloween Option: Greek yoghurt and black sesame or olives for “eyes” Method: Heat oven to 200°C. Melt oil...
