Our recipes & blog

The imaginative mind of chef giovanni buttau
A chat with huckleberry Chef Giovanni over at the Mount Maunganui Organic Cafe. Originally from Sardinia, Giovanni is passionate about clean organic food, sustainable practices and fresh tomatoes!
The benefits of eating in harmony with the changing seasons
Learn how seasonal produce & medicinal herbs can play a wonderfully supportive role in our overall health, as the therapeutic properties of fruits, vegetables and herbs are made available at the time our body needs them the most.
Sacha-Nana protein slice
A delicious nutrient dense slice, made with Sacha Inchi Protein Powder, banana, and dark chocolate.  Ideal as a lunch box filler or grab-and-go breakfast option.
Peruvian maca - what is it?
The well-informed team over at Seleno Health share the amazing benefits of eating more Maca on a daily basis. 
Getting started with seaweed
Seaweed is a game changer! Learn about the immense nutritional value seaweed (aka sea vegetables) has to offer, and how to easily incorporate it into your daily meals. Our friends at Pacific Harvest explain why we should, and how we can do this.
Grawnola parfaits
Two delicious parfaits recipes by our friends at little bird organics. The perfect effortless breakfast or guilt-free dessert. They are surprisingly filling and you can mix and match little bird's three different grawnolas with the seasonal fruit on offer. Adding fruit and herbs or spices to the coconut yoghurt makes it seriously scrumptious and will elevate these parfaits to family favourites!
Caramel tahini smoothie
A super thick caramel smoothie with hints of cinnamon, date and banana, made with the goodness of Chantal Organics whole tahini and virgin coconut oil. You’d never guess there’s also hidden veggies in this decadent smoothie recipe by our clever friends at Chantal Organics!
How to boost collagen naturally
Have you been wondering if a plant-based collagen booster is right for you? The team at Lifestream share the six common signs of collagen deficiency, the vital role it plays as we naturally age, and why we need it.
Spelt and buckwheat summer quiche
A light and tasty quiche packed with flavour and vegetables. This recipe by our friends at Chantal Organics  is ticking all the right boxes. Serve with a salad for dinner, perfect for lunch the next day or for bringing to a potluck dinner.