HIgh Country staple - perfect for smoko or lunch, hot or cold There are some recipes that just quietly earn their place in the kitchen rotation. No fuss, no fanfare — they simply work. This zucchini and bacon slice is one of those. It’s been baked more times than I...
Sweet Soda Scones – The Easy Farm Kitchen Way (No Lemonade Needed) There’s something quietly comforting about soda scones. No yeast. No waiting. No complicated steps. Just a bowl, a wooden spoon, and something warm in the oven while the kettle boils And here’s the...
There are recipes that fill a jar — and then there are recipes that fill a memory. Mary’s Rich Plum Sauce is one of those. First published in my book A High Country Life, this recipe came to me through Joe’s Grandma Mary. The kind of grandmother who didn’t measure...
Sweet buttery shortbread with a hint of custard flavouring Sweet Shortbread with a Hint of Custard – Buttery, Melt-in-Your-Mouth Perfection There’s something wonderfully comforting about a batch of freshly baked shortbread. This Sweet Shortbread with Custard Powder...
Rich, Flavourful & Worth the Wait Let’s set the record straight—nachos should be more than just a quick microwave dinner with a spoonful of mince and cheese. If you’ve been rushing them with a bland, watery mince, it’s time to stop. Because once you’ve tried this...
The Secret to Better tasting Mince Let’s talk about mince. It’s affordable, versatile, and a staple in most Kiwi kitchens—but far too often, we treat it like a second-rate ingredient. If your go-to method is browning some mince, chucking in a jar of sauce, and calling...
A 'how to' for dehydrating zucchini slices for easy cooking later If your veggie garden has delivered a bumper crop of zucchini (or also known as courgettes), then dehydrating them is one of the easiest and most space-saving ways to preserve the surplus. Thin slices...
A simple way to preserve your glut of spring onions into a flavoursome powder If you’ve ever grown a glut of spring onions or spotted a bunch on special at the market, here’s a clever way to make them last: homemade spring onion powder. It’s an easy DIY project...
Light, airy, moist and filled with chocolate. There’s something special about a recipe that comes straight from a rural kitchen – especially one that’s nestled deep in the heart of Aotearoa’s high country. Kate, who farms at the breathtaking Matukituki Station, shared...