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Two Raw Sisters, Strawberry, Rhubarb + White Chocolate Crumble

Recipe | Strawberry, rhubarb + white chocolate crumble

A gorgeous strawberry, rhubarb and white chocolate crumble from the Two Raw Sisters' book: More Salad. A dessert recipe complete with substitutions and tips to make it gluten free!

Two Raw Sisters, Eggplant + Avocado Whip

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Recipe | Eggplant + avocado whip

A recipe for a delicious eggplant + avocado whip, from the Two Raw Sisters' book: More Salad. Best enjoyed as a dip or a topping for tacos!

Two Raw Sisters, Harissa Carrots, Whipped Feta + Herb Carrot Top Oil

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Recipe | Harissa carrots, whipped feta + herb carrot top oil

Harissa spiced carrots, from the Two Raw Sisters' book: More Salad. The perfect dish to be served as a side dish with fish, chicken or on its own.

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The rural kitchen in Aotearoa, 1800–1940 | Growing fruit, vegetables and grains

Katie Cooper shares the evolution of growing fruit, vegetables and grains in New Zealand from 1250 CE through to the 1900’s.

Books, Guides

Gardening as an art form | Super Bloom

Jac Semmler's guide to gardening as an art form - and the three key ingredients: colour, shape and texture.

Books, Plants

How to grow & care for Rudbeckia (Coneflowers)

Jac Semmlers’ guide to growing and caring for Rudbeckia. Includes planting partners for Rudbeckia Hirta, Rudbeckia laciniata & Rudbeckia maxima.

The Importance of Soil - The Practical Kiwi Gardener

Books, How-to

The importance of soil | How to develop good soil with organic matter

Philip Thomsen’s guide to fertile soil. He shares insight into the various types of soil, the importance of soil and how to develop good soil with organic matter.

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Recipe | Tamarillo clafoutis

Nici Wicke’s recipe for Tamarillo Clafoutis - scaled back to be the perfect portion for one person to enjoy. (Substitution ideas for other fruits included.)

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Recipe | Sticky eggplant

This recipe by Nici Wickes balances sweet and savoury flavours together perfectly. Delicious over rice or as a side.

Blackberry and apple galette Nici Wickes

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Recipe | Gorgeous blackberry & apple galette

Another tasty recipe by Nici WIckes that’s been curated for one person - delicious with Blackberry and Apple or any other surplus seasonal fruit you may like to try!

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Recipe | Lemon Coconut Loaf — by Bri DiMattina

This is an incredibly simple loaf recipe, and is delicious with any type of citrus.

Books, Plants

Plant profile | Rengarenga (Arthropodium cirratum)

Peter Langlands’ guide to one of New Zealand’s unique native plants - Rengarenga.

Books, Plants

Are hosta plants edible?

Peter Langlands’ guide to the humble hosta.

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Recipe | Cauliflower caponata by Anna Jones

Caponata is a masterclass in balancing sweet, sour and salty. This version, by Anna Jones, has the texture of a stew and can be eaten warm as an antipasto, as is most common in Italy, or on toast or tossed through pasta.

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Recipe | Double lemon cake with streusel topping by Anna Jones

This cake recipe, by Anna Jones, is loaded with three types of lemon: lemon zest studded through the cake batter, the curd on top and a hit in the streusel topping.

Courgettes Agrodolce with Sticky Onions by Anna Jones, Easy Wins

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Recipe | Courgettes agrodolce with sticky onions by Anna Jones

Agrodolce means sweet and sour in Italian. In this recipe, Anna Jones uses courgettes, but can be done with aubergine, thinly sliced butternut squash or fennel.

Ice Flower Kitchen | Gardening with kids

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Ice flower kitchen creations | Nature craft projects for tamariki

Gardening with kids | There’s something so magical about flowers frozen in ice. These floral ice shapes are a fun activity for kids, from Play Wild by Rachel Clare.

Hulk hands with microgreens | Gardening with kids

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How to make ‘hulk hands’ with microgreens | Nature craft projects for tamariki

Gardening with kids | Transform your hand into a giant green monster hand in a matter of days — then eat it! A fun activity for kids, from Play Wild by Rachel Clare.

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Recipe | Mixed heirloom tomato & labne salad

This tomato salad recipe by Ashia Ismail-Singer features Labne - a thick, creamy yoghurt from which the whey has been drained. A Middle Eastern staple that can be used in salads, or as a dip, drizzled with olive oil and dukkah.

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Recipe | Smoked whole baby eggplant coated in spicy egg

A perfect brunch recipe, by Ashia Ismail-Singer, combining eggs and aubergine. This is a great, nutritious start to your weekend.

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Recipe | Roast kūmara with curry leaf & mustard seed yoghurt

This is a gorgeous dish by Ashia Ismail-Singer. The sweetness of the kūmara (sweet potato) paired with spices, mango powder and yoghurt create layers of tastiness.

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Recipe | Chilled Soba Noodle Salad with Creamy Sambal Dressing

Radhi Devlukia-Shetty's soba noodles are tossed with raw veggies, toasted nuts and coriander, then draped in a creamy, spicy Southeast Asian–inspired dressing. Fresh and satisfying!

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Recipe | Classic Pasta Salad

Radhi Devlukia-Shetty's pasta salad recipe is chock-full of veggies (courgettes, aubergine, fennel, peppers), fresh herbs and zippy sun-dried tomatoes and olives.

My Everything packed salad | Joyfull by Radhi Devlukia-Shetty

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Recipe | Radhi Devlukia-Shetty’s Everything Packed Salad

Aptly named, this 'everything' salad recipe has everything you need to feel nourished in this crunchy, creamy, leafy, zippy, fresh, bright plant-based masterpiece.

Books, Plants

How to find and identify fungi forms

The macro fungi we have here in Aotearoa — the big fungi you can see with your own eyes — come in many different forms. Here's a list of 12 of the big groups to get you started.

Wellington Garden | Secret Gardens of NZ

Books, Gardens

Wellington Garden | Secret Gardens of Aotearoa

Since buying their Lower Hutt property in 2021, Jacob and Lucy have wasted no time rethinking and designing their site and putting their self-sufficiency plans into action. Two years on, the 3000 square-metre-section is almost unrecognisable.

Books, Recipe

Recipe | Fruity Sangria

One of Kelsi Boocock's favourite cocktails — She loves this recipe from her cookbook because it's packed with so much fruit and leaves you feeling so refreshed!

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Recipe | Gado Gado-style Salad

Kelsi Boocock's (Healthy Kelsi), adaptation of this Indonesian classic. Super crunchy, sweet and nutty - the combination of potatoes, tofu and peanut sauce is delicious.

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Recipe | Greek Watermelon Salad

This refreshing summer salad by Kelsi Boocock is inspired by her Europe adventures. It’s the perfect dish to bring along to a barbecue or dinner party.

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Recipe | Lime, apple & poppy seed cake with caramelised coconut topping

A lime, apple and poppy seed cake that is baked then returned to the oven after adding the coconut topping, with the liquid soaking into the cake to make it incredibly moist.

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