Dates have not been a huge part of my past and were mostly (if at all) just brought out at Christmas along with unshelled nuts and a nutcracker we could neve...
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Go Microbead Free
So we all know how awful microbeads are right...?? They are still found in many facescrubs, exfoliators, toothpastes and cleansers that you will see on the s...
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Raw Ginger Slice
So who likes a little 'something' to have with a cup of tea in the afternoons...??? That's me!! Not everyday, but sometimes, a small 'treat' is just what's n...
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Soap nuts: a Nut that is also a Soap..???
The family business, SoapnutsNZ, started off as a small project for Serge. Soap nuts had been a reliable fixture in their laundry back in Switzerland, mainly...
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Blueberry Lemon Mousse Cake
Since trying out some of the coconut recipes in The Coconut Cookbook I've been inspired to look for more ways to use coconut milk. I already mix it with chia...
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The Lowdown on the Bunch at Munch
So, Munch. As the name of this company implies...they are pretty focussed on food. They do everything to do with food...although, not actual food!! Their rea...
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The Coconut Cookbook – My Thoughts
Raglan Coconut Yoghurt is the baby of Mr and Mrs Coconut and even though it's not even two years old yet, it's taken New Zealand by storm and everyone seems...
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Going nuts for the coconut
So…..coconuts. They’ve had a bit of a popularity boost in recent years. When I was a kid (a few years back) coconuts were found in Bounty Chocolate Bars....
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