Stewing fruit is the process of gently simmering fruit in liquid with sugar and spices until soft and flavourful. As summer winds down and the abundance of ripe, juicy fruit starts to overflow from our gardens, markets, and fruit bowls, there’s no better way to make...
A no fail pikelet recipe that is successful every time. When I first began sharing recipes on my instagram account back in 2018 a farming mum of five from Te Anau sent me this incredible pikelet recipe (thank you Sharleen). Over the years I have tweaked it to...
Need a sweet treat in a short amount of time? But still want a homemade feel? This is the recipe for you! All you need is four ingredients! Bought Flaky pastry, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter Store Bought Flaky Pastry Store-bought pastry is convenient because it...
A quick and easy waffle recipe made using only a Nutribullet (or kitchen blender) and a bowl. There’s something magical about starting your morning with a piping hot waffle — crisp edges, fluffy insides, and the smell of golden batter filling the kitchen. But if...
What's better than a breakfast burrito? A whole packet in the freezer! Grab a packet of six wraps and make yourself a pre-made pack of breakfast. Simply spend the time to prepare all six wraps and wrap in tinfoil before placing back into the re-sealable wrap bag. Grab...
If you struggle to start the day with a good breakfast - then these are for you. Grab an old jam jar with a screw lid, or an agee/mason jar that can be covered (you may have a cloth or silicon cover). It could even be a reusable plastic container. Then simply...
What is more warming and energising than a mug of sweet hot chocolate on cold and frosty day? Take off your gloves and wrap your hands around a steaming mug of hot chocolate. What makes this recipe so great is that it allows you to make a whole batch of hot chocolate,...
A sweet marmalade filled with summer fruits and flavours. This is a great way to use up the fruit leftover from when you make elderflower cordial. Use this sweet marmalade as a gift to accompany your elderflower cordial. Or simply smear on your own toast for a...
This cordial recipe is refreshingly sweet. Perfect for a refreshing hot day thirst quencher. My children can spot an elderflower bush in full bloom - road side - anywhere between Otematata and Oamaru. They are pretty much a weed down here in the South Island. The...