Excess Cabbage
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan Images Ashlee DeCaires For me, cabbage is one of those vegetables that doesn’t come with fond childhood memories – be it the boiled variety that accompanied many a winter meal in the 80s or the horrors of the cabbage soup diet. The fact is there are many more ways to enjoy this […]
VERY SOUPERSTITIOUS
Words and Images by Fiona Hugues In a world seemingly obsessed with health and wellness, somewhat boring broths and savoury soupy elixirs are appearing in all the bourgeoise spots frequented by the bendy fitspo crew (those active wear types all freshly unwound and retreated). Each to their own, but cynical me (who prefers a wild […]
Flatten Your Curve
Words Janine Tait For most of my career, I’ve been devoted to the world of skin health. I trained as a beauty therapist, then later as a nutritionist when I realised that I couldn’t truly transform skin by treating it from the outside alone. I needed to understand what was happening on the inside, too. […]
FRUIT & NUT ANZAC SLICE
Recipe and images by Julie LeClerc This loaded ANZAC slice, which is like one giant biscuit packed with extras of dried fruit and nuts, and topped with a drizzle of chocolate is a more decadent, modern twist on the traditional ANZAC biscuit recipe. Makes 16–32 squares, depending on size 100g butter 2 tbsp (50g) golden syrup ½ cup (100g) caster […]
TEMPEH BALLS
Recipe and Image Amber Bremner These tempeh balls are a fantastic high protein stand-in for traditional meatballs, inspired by the classic flavours of Italian pork sausage. I serve these with spaghetti and marinara sauce as a familiar family-friendly meal that keeps everyone happy. They are delicious shallow fried but can be oven-baked for a healthier […]
Go Nuts!
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan Want to go nuts? Try to work out if what you are eating is a nut, a drupe or a seed, and just for fun, let’s throw in some legumes. OK, so you probably know that peanuts are not nuts, but a legume that grows underground. If you ever get a chance, […]
Expleo Kofta’s with Freekeh Salad and Fetta Dressing
Recipe by Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images by Brydie Thompson Midweek Meals MADE Easy If you are looking for some midweek meal inspiration, a quick visit to Made in Hamilton East is the answer. With a butcher, a baker and pasta maker there is more than enough to fill your basket. Bring your own jars and fill […]
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
Recipe by Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images by Brydie Thompson Beautiful pumpkins are in season and at their best in autumn. My pick is a butternut, for the flavour and ease of peeling and chopping. But any pumpkin will work. extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 sprig of rosemary, stalk removed and chopped 2–3 […]
BEETROOT CHUTNEY
Recipe Brad Kine Image Brydie Thompson Autumn is always a time of abundance, be it the wonderful in season fruit or your bursting vegetable garden. Falls Retreat know this only too well with their massive garden that not only provides super fresh picking for the plates that come out of the kitchen but as a […]
Simply Veg – CHOCOLATE AND KŪMARA BROWNIE
Words Megan Lyon, Images Amber Bremner I was at an event a few years back and a colleague’s contribution was a vintage jar loaded with crisp and delicious seedy crackers. This five-seed recipe by Amber Bremner has been a constant of mine ever since and a go-to for taking a plate, being gluten free, vegan […]