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The key to delicious banana bread is, to quote Nigel Slater, "you must be fighting for your fruit with the wasps" — meaning, the riper, the better.

Carter Were of Were Bros takes us through her tried-and-tested fail-safe banana bread recipe, made with the sweetest of fruits from local road-side stalls.

We dare you to be disciplined enough to 'allow the loaf to completely cool' before adding a lashing of fresh butter to its soft banana belly.

A morning must-have: our Ryes & Shine Zucchini will get you up and on the good foot for the bright day ahead.

The humble zucchini is a summer-wonder for hydration, skin glow and boosting your microflora*. High in fibre, vitamin C and water, they are also rich in essential nutrients manganese, potassium, folate, and vitamins A and K. Add lashings of lemon juice and throw over fresh chives to activate deep-cell protection before the day's demands begin.

*Thanh et al. 2023. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activities of green and yellow zucchini.

Our Recovery Goreng takes the best parts of this glorious Malaysian street-food and twists it to become good for your digestive system. We love this super quick recipe, making use of leftover grains and any wilting produce in the fridge. Plus, the aroma is sublime!

Less of a meal and more of a drink, our Holy Water is a light and refreshing take on the classic Bloody Mary. The recipe calls to utilise the overripe tomatoes rambling in your garden or fruit bowl — a natural source of vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin K. Plus, legend has it that drinking tomato juice is a great way to settle an upset stomach, thus making it the holy grail of morning-after cures.

This recipe is utterly flexible and ever evolving based on what's left rolling around in your fridge or garden. This week, we’ve used carrot tops and the last of our mustard, but you could add beetroot and radish leaves, or celery leaf and nasturtium.

Resulting in a vibrant zesty green, our Salsa Verde brings any dish to life, while delivering a mouth-smacking zing and a whole lot of nutritional goodness.

A feast on the senses, the Savoury Sangria is a crisp compilation of the silly-season's leftover ingredients: half empty bottles of wine, gifted bubbles, and excess garden herbs. An easy recipe, made in one big jug, that will quench and satisfy your afternoon thirst.

Whether you're opting for a do-nothing day of recovery or embracing a new modus operandi in 2025 — a fresh leaf turned — consider juicing this unexpected medley of zesty delights into a green juice.

A treasure trove of vitamin C and K, the Golden Dawn puts the anti-inflammatory powers of cabbage, kohlrabi, and fennel to good use.

Turn your fridge's rag-ends into gold with this tangy, zesty condiment loaded with gut-loving fibre, antioxidants, and probiotics.

In a systematic review of 40 randomised clinical trials*, probiotics deactivated by heat, still offered benefits similar to those of live probiotics. Therefore, we suggest you slather this vibrant little jar full of pickled summer veggies and warming spices onto everything from your cheese and crackers to your roast chook.
 
Offering two complementary forces, our flavourful and bright Piccalilli will activate the senses while also improving your system's micro-flora.

Deceivingly flavoursome, our earthy Mushroom Pâté is an umami-packed alternative to its meat-based counterpart.

Loaded with medicinal benefits, such as antioxidants and B vitamins, this recipe is deliciously creamy — a nourishing treat for your body when it feels like something indulgent. 

Mushie-lovers have been known to slather this brew across toasted sourdough or use it as a dip alongside crunchy crudités...

Picking tea leaves from the wild is a beautiful way to connect with our whenua — taking only what is needed, honouring ancient practises, while enjoying the veritable treasure trove of benefits growing in our backyards...
 
Our Foraged Forest Tea recipe is really more of a suggestion, or a way to share knowledge. There are very few rules when it comes to ratios. By blending together four sacred shrubs: Red Matipo, Kawakawa, Horopito and Mānuka, you can create a vibrant and nutrient-rich tonic to heal your body from within.

Spring is here, and along with the blooming flowers and longer days, comes the unavoidable reality — it's time to clean. Yes, we know, the thought of spring cleaning is about as exciting as watching paint dry, but hear us out...

Let’s be honest, the only thing worse than cleaning is having to redo it because your products just don’t cut it. So, as you muster the motivation required for a seasonal spruce-up, keep in mind: we’re not here to make cleaning fun [who are we kidding?] but to offer you a helper that's effective, yet without harsh chemicals and unnecessary expenses. 

At the back of your veggie drawer, maybe under that bag of flaccid celery or behind last week's lunch container, lies the secret ingredient for this spicy, sour delight. Whether it’s cabbage, carrot, or any other long-forgotten produce, this forgiving recipe is simple, quick, and much cheaper than its supermarket-bought counterpart.