The Good Dirt on Figs + Recipes

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...

It’s All About Persimmons + Recipes

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...
Recipe – Spring Avocado & Herb Smash

Recipe – Spring Avocado & Herb Smash

Serves 2Ingredients 2 ripe avocados 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Juice of ½ a lemon or lime ½ tsp ground turmeric (optional, anti-inflammatory boost) Pinch of sea salt & black pepper Seasonal September Additions: 1 small leek, sautéed until soft 1 handful rocket...

Broccoli: a winter hero

As the cold settles into our gardens and kitchens, one green vegetable continues to thrive: broccoli. Nutritional therapist Paula Sharp introduces this winter hero, including gardening tips, recipes and nutritional benefits. Published by OrganicNZ here. This pretty...