Issue no 3 Autumn 2011

wwwnourishmagazineconzFresh local flavour

WAIKATO NZ

Hamilton bakers on the riseMeet the Volare duo

Read the inspiringFreeset storyAnd a Waikato woman that is helping make a difference

We spend time with the Sweet Tree honey family

AUTUMN HARVESTSome great RECIPES AND IN-SEASON PRODUCE

I often get asked what the current food trends are because like fashion food styles come in and out of vogue Many people would contend that the push towards eating locally grown seasonal food is the biggest trend in food at the moment Itrsquos true that Farmers Markets around the world are flourishing and that local restaurants are all purporting to source locally But is this not a change in mindset rather than a transient trend Much like a lifestyle change is better than a diet in that you form long lasting habits not just short term gratification the shift to eating food that is in season is in fact a move back to at time when our diets were healthier and should be a permanent shift in our habits

I must say that I am fortunate in the fact that as each season arrives it is my job to test out recipes and rediscover wonderful flavours synonymous with that particular season But shouldnrsquot we all try to do this Gorge ourselves on asparagus in November and December only to do the same with fresh ripe tomatoes in January and February and then look forward in anticipation to crisp apples and hearty pumpkin dishes in March and April Eating seasonally and then often by default locally you save money but also enjoy food that is tastier and more nutritious Go to our website wwwnourishmagazineconz to find great seasonal recipes or sign up for our Free Friday recipe for a little inspiration each week sent straight to your inbox

In this edition of Nourish we meet a local family who are carrying on a family tradition of beekeeping The Lynches make beautiful natural

honey which flavours reflect the area the hives are kept in We also spend some time with local bakers Volare to see how Hamiltonrsquos own artisan bakers are continuing to go from strength to strength Nashis are in season and we have created some wonderful recipes with them on page 8

On page 16 we meet Pam McCarthy a Hamilton woman who has just returned from India and discover the wonderful story behind Freeset bags Nourish Magazine was so taken by this amazing story we wanted to support the cause so with every Nourish subscription you will receive a free Freeset bag See page 28 for more details

Finally we are happy to welcome the newest member to the Nourish family Xander was born on March 1st to Sarah-Jayne our intermediate designer and her partner Phil Sarah is such a dedicated and integral part of the Nourish team that she was madly sending files to us in between contractions Good to see she already has multi tasking down pat as she is sure to need such skills now she is a mum of two and a mad graphic designer

We hope you enjoy our slice of fresh local flavour

Vicki amp Sherylvickinourishmagazineconz | sherylnourishmagazineconz

WelcomeIntroissue 3

2

P 64 7 829 4405M 64 21 623 515

wwwvitalityonlineconz

Vitality provides quality bee products that retain

their natural healing and nourishing properties

Each glass jar of our honey and

packet of carefully cleaned bee

pollen is traceable to a particular

apiary and season

Vitality local artisan honey from beehive to

table

Front cover photo by Helen McSweeney - wwwtarteletteblogcom

We have everything including a wide selection of authentic Italian pasta and quality sauces handmade chocolates cheeses chutneys and spices plus Tea

total teas and a great range of gluten free products Come in and see our amazing selection of gourmet foods from around

New Zealand and the world

Ph 07 827 3354dantesfinefoodsxtraconz

63-61 Duke St Cambridge

Great range of Gluten free food

I often get asked what the current food trends are because like fashion food styles come in and out of vogue Many people would contend that the push towards eating locally grown seasonal food is the biggest trend in food at the moment Itrsquos true that Farmers Markets around the world are flourishing and that local restaurants are all purporting to source locally But is this not a change in mindset rather than a transient trend Much like a lifestyle change is better than a diet in that you form long lasting habits not just short term gratification the shift to eating food that is in season is in fact a move back to at time when our diets were healthier and should be a permanent shift in our habits

I must say that I am fortunate in the fact that as each season arrives it is my job to test out recipes and rediscover wonderful flavours synonymous with that particular season But shouldnrsquot we all try to do this Gorge ourselves on asparagus in November and December only to do the same with fresh ripe tomatoes in January and February and then look forward in anticipation to crisp apples and hearty pumpkin dishes in March and April Eating seasonally and then often by default locally you save money but also enjoy food that is tastier and more nutritious Go to our website wwwnourishmagazineconz to find great seasonal recipes or sign up for our Free Friday recipe for a little inspiration each week sent straight to your inbox

In this edition of Nourish we meet a local family who are carrying on a family tradition of beekeeping The Lynches make beautiful natural

honey which flavours reflect the area the hives are kept in We also spend some time with local bakers Volare to see how Hamiltonrsquos own artisan bakers are continuing to go from strength to strength Nashis are in season and we have created some wonderful recipes with them on page 8

On page 16 we meet Pam McCarthy a Hamilton woman who has just returned from India and discover the wonderful story behind Freeset bags Nourish Magazine was so taken by this amazing story we wanted to support the cause so with every Nourish subscription you will receive a free Freeset bag See page 28 for more details

Finally we are happy to welcome the newest member to the Nourish family Xander was born on March 1st to Sarah-Jayne our intermediate designer and her partner Phil Sarah is such a dedicated and integral part of the Nourish team that she was madly sending files to us in between contractions Good to see she already has multi tasking down pat as she is sure to need such skills now she is a mum of two and a mad graphic designer

We hope you enjoy our slice of fresh local flavour

Vicki amp Sherylvickinourishmagazineconz | sherylnourishmagazineconz

WelcomeIntroissue 3

2

P 64 7 829 4405M 64 21 623 515

wwwvitalityonlineconz

Vitality provides quality bee products that retain

their natural healing and nourishing properties

Each glass jar of our honey and

packet of carefully cleaned bee

pollen is traceable to a particular

apiary and season

Vitality local artisan honey from beehive to

table

Front cover photo by Helen McSweeney - wwwtarteletteblogcom

We have everything including a wide selection of authentic Italian pasta and quality sauces handmade chocolates cheeses chutneys and spices plus Tea

total teas and a great range of gluten free products Come in and see our amazing selection of gourmet foods from around

New Zealand and the world

Ph 07 827 3354dantesfinefoodsxtraconz

63-61 Duke St Cambridge

Great range of Gluten free food

ProductSpotlight

The Provincial Chip Company

Not all take aways are bad On

Cambridge Rd in Hillcrest you will find

a little gem called the Provincial Chip

Co opened in November last year

by Sally and Jamie Caisley this is no

ordinary fish n chip shop They make

all their chips onsite from fresh Agria

potatoes which are then served with

dinky little twists of fresh sea salt and

cracked pepper There is a choice of

fresh fish and a selection of beautiful

homemade burgers on offer with a

real emphasis on fresh local produce

31 Cambridge Road Hillcrest Hamilton

07 856 4582

Green house cleanersFrom the Hamilton company that bought you Geoskincare comes a range of wonderful household cleaners which you can now get from The Green Grocer on Grey St in Hamilton East The Green House is a range of healthy living products that are gentle on you your home and the environmentinfonzskincarecocom - Ph 07 848 2319

Thai marketThe Thai Market on Grey St in Hamilton East is the place to go for all your Asian supplies Thanya will answer all your questions make sure you have everything you need to recreate an authentic Thai dish she even gives lessons447 Grey Street Hamilton East | 07 858 3149thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

EcotankaWe all know we should drink more water but did you know that every year the world throws away 30 billion water bottles Then there is the concern with BPA chemicals from plastic packaging getting inside us Tests have consistently found BPAs in blood urine umbilical cord blood and in the amniotic fluid protecting a foetus which is why bottles like those from the Ecotanka range are becoming more and more popular Made from high grade stainless steel Ecotankas will last for years are extremely hygienic and they keep your water cold Contact Jenny at Pulse Personal Training to get yours today021 315 119 | pulse2ihugconz

Vics picks

Dinsdale Shopping Centre

next to Magic Fresh

Ph 07 957 6007

Duck Free range pork amp chicken Organic Beef and Lamb Homemade Bacon amp Sausages Beef Lamb Pork Chicken Duck Fresh Fish

CHICKEN A LA KING

500g free range boneless chickenChopped veggies (capsicum zucchini onion mushrooms)1 cup chicken stock3 tspn corn flourfrac12 cup cream1 egg yolk

METHOD In a pan with a little oil quickly cook the veggies

Remove from the pan and set aside before heating a little more oil in the pan and browning the chicken You may want to do this in batches

Return the veggies to the pan and add a dash of brandy sherry or white wine

Mix the corn flour with stock and add to the pan along with the cream Bring to a simmer and allow to thicken

Remove from the heat and stir through the egg yolk and chopped parsley

Serve on a bed of rice

Dinsdale Shopping Centre next to Magic Fresh

Ph 07 957 6007

4

In Italian Volare means ldquoto fly into the

cloudsrdquo or ldquoto soarrdquo making it a

very apt name for Hamiltons own

artisan bakers Volare

Hamilton Bakers

On the rise

Story and images by Vicki Ravlich-Horan for Nourish Magazine

ldquoMuch better than Eds Breadrdquo quips Edward Hemmingrsquos one half of the duo behind Volare High school friends Eddy and Ryan Simmons started Volare in 2009 and in just a few short years the business has soared What originally started with Ryan baking furiously each weekend to sell his gorgeous range of sourdoughs at the Farmers Market has risen to 4 bakers who bake 7 days a week In fact things are going so well they have just moved to a bigger premise in Kahikatea Dr Eddy says the bigger bakery will mean that they can start to expand their range starting with danishes and perhaps some sweet slices

Ryan who comes from a long line of bakers was studying audio engineering before changing tack He spent a year at Wintec studying cheffing to broaden his knowledge before he teamed up with Eddy a civil engineer by trade Eddy takes care of the business while Ryan leads the team of bakers ldquoBakers are very scarcerdquo Ryan tells me Many are trained in supermarkets ldquoWe have to bash that out of themrdquo Ryan laughs Like many skills baking is no longer a trade that young people want to get into and those that fall into it usually end up in bakeries where machines do all the work

Everything at Volare is made by hand As you watch the guys cut roll and shape the dough it looks so easy But trust me it looks a lot easier than it is A keen baker myself I was amazed at the beautiful soft dough Ryan says the tip for recreating dough like this at home is ldquonot to rush itrdquo He says ldquoitrsquos a slow processrdquo in fact he tells me you donrsquot even have to knead the dough that much if you give it more time to prove or rise

Sourdough is the basis of most of Volarersquos breads and even for the keenest home bakers sourdough breads represent real dedication as they are based on a starter which needs to be fed two times a day Volares starter is now three years old Making a great sourdough based bread takes two days from start to finish It is this long fermentation process that allows some people who are gluten intolerant to eat sourdough without any adverse effects as the gluten is almost completely broken down Letrsquos face it there is nothing more delicious than freshly baked bread hand crafted with love

You will find Volare bread at great food stores like the Green Grocer and New World as well as the Hamilton Farmers Market and Tamahere Market Or pop in to

their new shop on 265 Kahikatea Dr

Nourish is very happy to introduce Jenny Tulloch who will be giving us all some great tips on keeping fit and healthy Based in Hamilton Jenny owns Pulse Fitness amp Personal Training Jenny has been involved in the fitness industry as both a participant and instructor for many years and has owned her own personal training business since 2006

To kick off Jenny has some great tips on setting goals and achieving them

Our lives need to have a purpose and that is why goal setting works so well for all aspects of your life including health and fitness Why should we be eating well and exercising For some people it is about competing in sports and events for others about losing weight and for another group of people it is about being able to achieve what they want to on a daily basis

Write your health and fitness goals down no matter how small or large If they are large goals break them down into baby steps Then regularly write down your progress and achievements

Setting amp achieving goals Keeping fit and healthy with Jenny Tulloch

Just like there are ldquovicious circlesrdquo there are also ldquopositive circlesrdquo when it comes to our wellbeing When we exercise we feel better (through endorphins) we feel stronger and we get more energy ndash so we can exercise more The same applies to our eating ndash when we eat well we feel better and it makes us want to continue eating healthy food And when we start exercising our bodies generally crave healthier food So work on your nutrition and exercise in conjunction with each other and you will achieve better results

Friend or foe Support people or saboteurs Whether you are just starting out on the health and fitness journey or are well down the track you need support and encouragement There are many reasons why some people may not be supportive of your efforts

It may be useful to talk to these people and get them to understand why their support is so important to you The journey is so much easier with people behind you whether it is family friends work colleagues or a training buddy

021 315 119 | pulse2ihugconz wwwpulsepersonaltrainingconz

1 Goals

Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

locally roasted

cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

rocketcoffeeconz 07 839 6422

2 Nutrition and Exercise

3 Support Network

6

856C Victoria Street | Phone 07 839 1190

STORE HOURS

MondaymdashWednesday 1000 AMmdash600 PM

Thursday amp Saturday 1000 AMmdash700 PM

Friday 1000 AMmdash800 PM

Closed Sundays and Public Holidays

Great new location on Victoria St

(next to Pink Curtain Studio) Plenty of free parkingCome instore or go online to sign up to our fabulous

newsletter for great specials and wine tastings

wwwhamiltonwineconz

4

In Italian Volare means ldquoto fly into the

cloudsrdquo or ldquoto soarrdquo making it a

very apt name for Hamiltons own

artisan bakers Volare

Hamilton Bakers

On the rise

Story and images by Vicki Ravlich-Horan for Nourish Magazine

ldquoMuch better than Eds Breadrdquo quips Edward Hemmingrsquos one half of the duo behind Volare High school friends Eddy and Ryan Simmons started Volare in 2009 and in just a few short years the business has soared What originally started with Ryan baking furiously each weekend to sell his gorgeous range of sourdoughs at the Farmers Market has risen to 4 bakers who bake 7 days a week In fact things are going so well they have just moved to a bigger premise in Kahikatea Dr Eddy says the bigger bakery will mean that they can start to expand their range starting with danishes and perhaps some sweet slices

Ryan who comes from a long line of bakers was studying audio engineering before changing tack He spent a year at Wintec studying cheffing to broaden his knowledge before he teamed up with Eddy a civil engineer by trade Eddy takes care of the business while Ryan leads the team of bakers ldquoBakers are very scarcerdquo Ryan tells me Many are trained in supermarkets ldquoWe have to bash that out of themrdquo Ryan laughs Like many skills baking is no longer a trade that young people want to get into and those that fall into it usually end up in bakeries where machines do all the work

Everything at Volare is made by hand As you watch the guys cut roll and shape the dough it looks so easy But trust me it looks a lot easier than it is A keen baker myself I was amazed at the beautiful soft dough Ryan says the tip for recreating dough like this at home is ldquonot to rush itrdquo He says ldquoitrsquos a slow processrdquo in fact he tells me you donrsquot even have to knead the dough that much if you give it more time to prove or rise

Sourdough is the basis of most of Volarersquos breads and even for the keenest home bakers sourdough breads represent real dedication as they are based on a starter which needs to be fed two times a day Volares starter is now three years old Making a great sourdough based bread takes two days from start to finish It is this long fermentation process that allows some people who are gluten intolerant to eat sourdough without any adverse effects as the gluten is almost completely broken down Letrsquos face it there is nothing more delicious than freshly baked bread hand crafted with love

You will find Volare bread at great food stores like the Green Grocer and New World as well as the Hamilton Farmers Market and Tamahere Market Or pop in to

their new shop on 265 Kahikatea Dr

Nourish is very happy to introduce Jenny Tulloch who will be giving us all some great tips on keeping fit and healthy Based in Hamilton Jenny owns Pulse Fitness amp Personal Training Jenny has been involved in the fitness industry as both a participant and instructor for many years and has owned her own personal training business since 2006

To kick off Jenny has some great tips on setting goals and achieving them

Our lives need to have a purpose and that is why goal setting works so well for all aspects of your life including health and fitness Why should we be eating well and exercising For some people it is about competing in sports and events for others about losing weight and for another group of people it is about being able to achieve what they want to on a daily basis

Write your health and fitness goals down no matter how small or large If they are large goals break them down into baby steps Then regularly write down your progress and achievements

Setting amp achieving goals Keeping fit and healthy with Jenny Tulloch

Just like there are ldquovicious circlesrdquo there are also ldquopositive circlesrdquo when it comes to our wellbeing When we exercise we feel better (through endorphins) we feel stronger and we get more energy ndash so we can exercise more The same applies to our eating ndash when we eat well we feel better and it makes us want to continue eating healthy food And when we start exercising our bodies generally crave healthier food So work on your nutrition and exercise in conjunction with each other and you will achieve better results

Friend or foe Support people or saboteurs Whether you are just starting out on the health and fitness journey or are well down the track you need support and encouragement There are many reasons why some people may not be supportive of your efforts

It may be useful to talk to these people and get them to understand why their support is so important to you The journey is so much easier with people behind you whether it is family friends work colleagues or a training buddy

021 315 119 | pulse2ihugconz wwwpulsepersonaltrainingconz

1 Goals

Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

locally roasted

cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

rocketcoffeeconz 07 839 6422

2 Nutrition and Exercise

3 Support Network

6

856C Victoria Street | Phone 07 839 1190

STORE HOURS

MondaymdashWednesday 1000 AMmdash600 PM

Thursday amp Saturday 1000 AMmdash700 PM

Friday 1000 AMmdash800 PM

Closed Sundays and Public Holidays

Great new location on Victoria St

(next to Pink Curtain Studio) Plenty of free parkingCome instore or go online to sign up to our fabulous

newsletter for great specials and wine tastings

wwwhamiltonwineconz

ldquoMuch better than Eds Breadrdquo quips Edward Hemmingrsquos one half of the duo behind Volare High school friends Eddy and Ryan Simmons started Volare in 2009 and in just a few short years the business has soared What originally started with Ryan baking furiously each weekend to sell his gorgeous range of sourdoughs at the Farmers Market has risen to 4 bakers who bake 7 days a week In fact things are going so well they have just moved to a bigger premise in Kahikatea Dr Eddy says the bigger bakery will mean that they can start to expand their range starting with danishes and perhaps some sweet slices

Ryan who comes from a long line of bakers was studying audio engineering before changing tack He spent a year at Wintec studying cheffing to broaden his knowledge before he teamed up with Eddy a civil engineer by trade Eddy takes care of the business while Ryan leads the team of bakers ldquoBakers are very scarcerdquo Ryan tells me Many are trained in supermarkets ldquoWe have to bash that out of themrdquo Ryan laughs Like many skills baking is no longer a trade that young people want to get into and those that fall into it usually end up in bakeries where machines do all the work

Everything at Volare is made by hand As you watch the guys cut roll and shape the dough it looks so easy But trust me it looks a lot easier than it is A keen baker myself I was amazed at the beautiful soft dough Ryan says the tip for recreating dough like this at home is ldquonot to rush itrdquo He says ldquoitrsquos a slow processrdquo in fact he tells me you donrsquot even have to knead the dough that much if you give it more time to prove or rise

Sourdough is the basis of most of Volarersquos breads and even for the keenest home bakers sourdough breads represent real dedication as they are based on a starter which needs to be fed two times a day Volares starter is now three years old Making a great sourdough based bread takes two days from start to finish It is this long fermentation process that allows some people who are gluten intolerant to eat sourdough without any adverse effects as the gluten is almost completely broken down Letrsquos face it there is nothing more delicious than freshly baked bread hand crafted with love

You will find Volare bread at great food stores like the Green Grocer and New World as well as the Hamilton Farmers Market and Tamahere Market Or pop in to

their new shop on 265 Kahikatea Dr

Nourish is very happy to introduce Jenny Tulloch who will be giving us all some great tips on keeping fit and healthy Based in Hamilton Jenny owns Pulse Fitness amp Personal Training Jenny has been involved in the fitness industry as both a participant and instructor for many years and has owned her own personal training business since 2006

To kick off Jenny has some great tips on setting goals and achieving them

Our lives need to have a purpose and that is why goal setting works so well for all aspects of your life including health and fitness Why should we be eating well and exercising For some people it is about competing in sports and events for others about losing weight and for another group of people it is about being able to achieve what they want to on a daily basis

Write your health and fitness goals down no matter how small or large If they are large goals break them down into baby steps Then regularly write down your progress and achievements

Setting amp achieving goals Keeping fit and healthy with Jenny Tulloch

Just like there are ldquovicious circlesrdquo there are also ldquopositive circlesrdquo when it comes to our wellbeing When we exercise we feel better (through endorphins) we feel stronger and we get more energy ndash so we can exercise more The same applies to our eating ndash when we eat well we feel better and it makes us want to continue eating healthy food And when we start exercising our bodies generally crave healthier food So work on your nutrition and exercise in conjunction with each other and you will achieve better results

Friend or foe Support people or saboteurs Whether you are just starting out on the health and fitness journey or are well down the track you need support and encouragement There are many reasons why some people may not be supportive of your efforts

It may be useful to talk to these people and get them to understand why their support is so important to you The journey is so much easier with people behind you whether it is family friends work colleagues or a training buddy

021 315 119 | pulse2ihugconz wwwpulsepersonaltrainingconz

1 Goals

Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

locally roasted

cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

rocketcoffeeconz 07 839 6422

2 Nutrition and Exercise

3 Support Network

6

856C Victoria Street | Phone 07 839 1190

STORE HOURS

MondaymdashWednesday 1000 AMmdash600 PM

Thursday amp Saturday 1000 AMmdash700 PM

Friday 1000 AMmdash800 PM

Closed Sundays and Public Holidays

Great new location on Victoria St

(next to Pink Curtain Studio) Plenty of free parkingCome instore or go online to sign up to our fabulous

newsletter for great specials and wine tastings

wwwhamiltonwineconz

Nourish is very happy to introduce Jenny Tulloch who will be giving us all some great tips on keeping fit and healthy Based in Hamilton Jenny owns Pulse Fitness amp Personal Training Jenny has been involved in the fitness industry as both a participant and instructor for many years and has owned her own personal training business since 2006

To kick off Jenny has some great tips on setting goals and achieving them

Our lives need to have a purpose and that is why goal setting works so well for all aspects of your life including health and fitness Why should we be eating well and exercising For some people it is about competing in sports and events for others about losing weight and for another group of people it is about being able to achieve what they want to on a daily basis

Write your health and fitness goals down no matter how small or large If they are large goals break them down into baby steps Then regularly write down your progress and achievements

Setting amp achieving goals Keeping fit and healthy with Jenny Tulloch

Just like there are ldquovicious circlesrdquo there are also ldquopositive circlesrdquo when it comes to our wellbeing When we exercise we feel better (through endorphins) we feel stronger and we get more energy ndash so we can exercise more The same applies to our eating ndash when we eat well we feel better and it makes us want to continue eating healthy food And when we start exercising our bodies generally crave healthier food So work on your nutrition and exercise in conjunction with each other and you will achieve better results

Friend or foe Support people or saboteurs Whether you are just starting out on the health and fitness journey or are well down the track you need support and encouragement There are many reasons why some people may not be supportive of your efforts

It may be useful to talk to these people and get them to understand why their support is so important to you The journey is so much easier with people behind you whether it is family friends work colleagues or a training buddy

021 315 119 | pulse2ihugconz wwwpulsepersonaltrainingconz

1 Goals

Life cycle of a coffee bean Carmo de Minas Brasil

fresh coffee beans

locally roasted

cup of excellence

specialty coffee

grinders

espresso machinery

brewing equipment

green coffee

coffee books

coffee jibber jabber

rocketcoffeeconz 07 839 6422

2 Nutrition and Exercise

3 Support Network

6

856C Victoria Street | Phone 07 839 1190

STORE HOURS

MondaymdashWednesday 1000 AMmdash600 PM

Thursday amp Saturday 1000 AMmdash700 PM

Friday 1000 AMmdash800 PM

Closed Sundays and Public Holidays

Great new location on Victoria St

(next to Pink Curtain Studio) Plenty of free parkingCome instore or go online to sign up to our fabulous

newsletter for great specials and wine tastings

wwwhamiltonwineconz

Microgreens are the new rocket of the culinary world

Chefs love using them as delicate garnishes or a touch of greenery on their designer dishes You will also find an amazing array of microgreens literally popping up at local farmers markets From alfalfa and snow peas green broccoli to beetroot and mustard each different seeds offers a different colour and taste variation

These highly nutritious and flavour packed plants are the next step on from a sprout but are surprisingly easy to grow Simply use an old punnet and fill with seed raising mix sprinkle on seeds and lightly cover with more soil Water daily and place in a spot which will get sun about half the day and watch as they grow before your eyes

They are ready to harvest simply by snipping them off just above the soil line when their first true leaves form The great thing about microgreens is that you can literally pick them just before you need them They are perfect in salads and sandwiches especially during the winter months when your garden may be a little sparse in the salad department

Superfoods are a class of the most potent super-concentrated and nutrient rich foods on the planet They have the ability to increase the vital force and energy of onersquos body and are the optimum choice for improving overall health boosting the immune system elevating serotonin levels cleansing and alkalizing the body

Nourishing us at the deepest level superfoods can meet and exceed our protein vitamin mineral and essential fatty acid requirements

The top ten superfoods areGoji berriesbull Raw cacaobull Macabull Bee products (honey bee pollen propolis and royal jelly)bull Spirulinabull Coconuts and coconut productsbull Aloe verabull Hempseedbull Acai berriesbull Chia seedsbull

Superfoods are very easy to introduce into your diet Add them to smoothies desserts trail mixes or salad dressings Bronwyn LoweMedical HerbalistNZAMH

Superfoods Food and Medicine of the future

The HerbalDispensaryWhere you belong

Superfood Smoothie Recipe guaranteed daily health boost

Mix any all of the ingredients in a blender

frac12 bananabull frac12 cup of frozen berriesbull frac12 papayabull 1 tsp of raw coconut oilbull 1 tsp of raw cacao powderbull 1 tsp spirulinabull 2 tsp goji berriesbull 2 tsp ground hempseedsbull

Either top it up with water organic juice or rice milk

7

Grab some fresh crispy nashis from Ian at his regular stall at the Tamahere Market where he is all year round with his wonderful nashi juice Unlike European pears nashis are ripened on the tree and are picked ready to eat They are juicy and sweet with a crisp texture

You can use Nashis where you would apples or pears They are great chopped up finely in a coleslaw or perfect for some added crunch in a fresh fruit salad

Get your fresh locally grown Nashis from Ian amp Mary Wallaces orchard gate 7 days a week (249 Hoeka Rd Matangi) or at

Tamahere Market

Upside down nashi amp chestnut cake

For the base150g butterbull 1 amp 12 cups brown sugarbull Rum (optional)bull Snow pea shootsbull 2 Nashis cut into wedgesbull

For the cake125g butterbull 34 cup sugarbull 2 eggsbull 1 cup flourbull 2 tsp baking powderbull 12 cup chestnut crumbsbull 1 tsp vanillabull 13 cup milkbull

Preheat oven to 180C Grease a 24cm round cake pan and line base with baking paper

Combine butter and brown sugar in a saucepan and stir over low heat until sugar has dissolved add a good glug of rum and stir through Pour half the mixture into the base of the cake tin and arrange nashi on top If using a loose bottom tin seal the bottom with tinfoil to stop the caramel from escaping

Now make the cake batter by creaming the butter and sugar Add the eggs one at a time beating thoroughly after each Now fold in the flour chestnut crumbs milk and vanilla Spoon the mixture carefully over the nashis Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked when tested with a cake skewer Let the cake rest for 5 minutes before turning out

With the remaining caramel add frac12 cup of cream for a beautiful sauce to pour over

I used organically grown chestnuts crumbs from Janette amp Harry Fitzsimons which are grown in the Coromandel I picked them up last autumn at the Hamilton Farmers Market If you canrsquot find chestnut crumbs ground almonds or hazlenuts would also be good

Ginger beer nashi frittersNashis cored and cut into wedgesbull 1 cup self raising flourbull 1 cup ginger beerbull oil for deep fryingbull

In a bowl mix the ginger beer into the flour to form a nice batter Heat the oil in a heavy pot Dip the Nashi slices into the batter and then carefully into the oil Do this in batches as you donrsquot want to ever crowd the pot When they are ready they will float to the top and be golden and crispy Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and allow to drain on a paper towel Dust with icing sugar and serve

with cream or ice cream

Asian Salad With Nashi amp Chinese Char Siu Pork

1 piece Chinese Char Siu Pork approximately 500gbull 2 nashisbull 1 lemon juicedbull 1 lebanese cucumber juliennedbull 1 red pepper juliennedbull Salad leaves like watercress or rocketbull Dressingbull 2 tbs soy saucebull 2 tbs Shao Hsing Chinese rice winebull 1 tsp minced gingerbull 2 tsp sesame oilbull 2 tbs fried shallotsbull Char siu style pork (Ref The Cookrsquos Companion Stephanie bull Alexander published by Penguin Books 2004)1 cup dark soy saucebull frac12 cup red rice vinegarbull frac12 cup mirinbull 1 tbs honeybull 1 tbs hoisin saucebull 1 tsp sesame oilbull 2 cloves garlic finely choppedbull 1 tbs finely chopped fresh gingerbull 1 tsp ground cinnamonbull small pinch five spice powderbull 1 kg pork fillet bull

Combine all ingredients in a non metallic bowl before adding the pork Allow to marinate for 3 hours

Remove meat from marinade and allow to drip dry on a wire rack set over a tray Preheat oven to 200C Put meat directly onto oven rack and position a baking dish filled with 4cm water beneath it to catch any fat Roast for 30 minutes or until cooked

For the salad Finely slice the pork Peel and finely slice the Nashi Toss the cucumber red pepper and watercress in a large bowl Add the pork and Nashi slices

For the Dressing Mix together the soy Chinese wine ginger and sesame oil Drizzle over the salad sprinkle with fried shallots and serveServes 4 for entree

Nashis Nashis are high in soluble fibre and vitamin C and they are at their best right now

Recipes

8

Upside d

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Nashi amp

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cake Gin

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Nashi

fritt

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Asian S

alad

with N

ashi

Nashi i

s

Japanese f

or

pear

They are great chopped up finely in a coleslaw or perfect for some added crunch in a fresh fruit salad

Recipe

FIGSPh

oto

by B

ron

Mar

shal

l - w

ww

bro

nmar

shal

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6 fresh figs quarteredbull 100gms prosciuttobull 100gms cream cheesebull 50gms gorgonzola or strong blue cheesebull

Beat together cream cheese and blue cheese Put a teaspoon of mixture on to each fig and wrap in a slice of prosciutto Place on baking tray lined with baking paper Bake in 180˚C oven till the figs are warm and the cheese is soft Can be served after a meal or as part of a platter or with salad leaves as an entreacutee

with blue cheese amp prosciutto

by James Broad of Cuisine Concepts

wwwcuisineconceptsconz

CuisineCONCEPTS

Upside d

own

Nashi amp

Chestn

ut

cake Gin

ger b

eer

Nashi

fritt

ers

Asian S

alad

with N

ashi

Nashi i

s

Japanese f

or

pear

They are great chopped up finely in a coleslaw or perfect for some added crunch in a fresh fruit salad

Recipe

FIGSPh

oto

by B

ron

Mar

shal

l - w

ww

bro

nmar

shal

lcom

6 fresh figs quarteredbull 100gms prosciuttobull 100gms cream cheesebull 50gms gorgonzola or strong blue cheesebull

Beat together cream cheese and blue cheese Put a teaspoon of mixture on to each fig and wrap in a slice of prosciutto Place on baking tray lined with baking paper Bake in 180˚C oven till the figs are warm and the cheese is soft Can be served after a meal or as part of a platter or with salad leaves as an entreacutee

with blue cheese amp prosciutto

by James Broad of Cuisine Concepts

wwwcuisineconceptsconz

CuisineCONCEPTS

Recipe

FIGSPh

oto

by B

ron

Mar

shal

l - w

ww

bro

nmar

shal

lcom

6 fresh figs quarteredbull 100gms prosciuttobull 100gms cream cheesebull 50gms gorgonzola or strong blue cheesebull

Beat together cream cheese and blue cheese Put a teaspoon of mixture on to each fig and wrap in a slice of prosciutto Place on baking tray lined with baking paper Bake in 180˚C oven till the figs are warm and the cheese is soft Can be served after a meal or as part of a platter or with salad leaves as an entreacutee

with blue cheese amp prosciutto

by James Broad of Cuisine Concepts

wwwcuisineconceptsconz

CuisineCONCEPTS

With the launch of her second book Julie Walsh has in one year gone from

building houses to building a great business Julie the general manager of a

building company was made redundant at the end of 2009 But instead of

seeing this as disaster she seized the opportunity to create a new business

ldquoI recognised I needed to be self employed againrdquo says Julie ldquoand like most

mums I needed flexibilityrdquo

With an innovative business model Julie managed to self publish her first

book Country Cafes Waikato which was launched in August last year Julie

says the idea for the books came ldquofrom my own frustration of wanting

somewhere to go on weekendsrdquo As all the cafes featured in the book are

what Julie describes as ldquodestination cafesrdquo you would normally have to seek

them out or rely on friends telling you about their discoveries Not anymore

Country Cafes Waikato has over 25 rural cafes with everything you need to

know from opening hours to great thing to see and do while you are there

Julie says she loves her new role and that she gets to meet all these

wonderful people who are living their dream ldquoI am fascinated by the business

owners and why they have done what they have donerdquo says Julie ldquono two

businesses are the samerdquo Julie says many of these cafes have an attraction be

it the garden or a product like blueberries or wine and this makes them all

very unique

The Waikato book has been a huge success and is in its second print run

An updated version is due out at the end of the year which will include even

more great cafes to discover But Julie hasnrsquot just limited her sights on the

Waikato region as her second book Country Cafes BOP is hot off the press

and will soon be followed by Rural Auckland

BE

IN T

O

WIN

Nourish Magazine are giving away a copy of Julies books to 4 lucky Nourish subscribers

Simply go online to wwwnourishmagazineconz

and subscribe to Nourish Magazine for a year and you will go in the draw to win one of these fabulous local guides

You can buy Julies books which retail at $2495

from selected cafes and bookstores information

centres and online

wwwcountrycafesconz

Country Cafes

Country Cafes Waikato has over 25 rural cafes with everything you need to know from opening hours to great thing to see and do while you are there

021 315 119 pulse2ihugconz

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GET YOURS TODAY FROM PULSE PERSONAL TRAINING

Stainless steel drink bottles Environmentally friendly and non-leaching

Also available with neoprene Koolers for extra coolness ndash in a variety of colours Hygienic easy to clean and keep your drink cool

Variety of sizes between 350ml and 2L Dishwasher safe and able to take ice cubes

Lusatori

S

13

ally and Roger Woolhouse moved to Marlborough in 1997 their dream was to produce world class olive oil To date their delicious oils have won several awards Most recently their Koroneiki won gold at the inaugural

olive oil festival in the Hawkes Bay while also taking out Best in Class so they are definitely on the right track

The couple met in Burma in the early nineties Sally was working for the British foreign office and Roger a Kiwi was as Sally puts it ldquoin the other ldquooilrdquo businessrdquo Time living in Vietnam Brunei and China followed before they decided to make New Zealand their home

When they arrived in 1997 olive oil growing in New Zealand was in its infancy ldquoIt hit us bothrdquo Sally says ldquothat olive growing sounded appealingrdquo They had both fallen in love with Marlborough and further investigation into the olive industry convinced them they were making the right move So in the spring of 1997 they planted 2400 olive trees on a bare block they had bought in the Wairau Valley which had previously been used to graze sheep

This globe tripping couple spent several more years travelling the world with Rogers work including an eighteen month stint in Mumbai and a year in Brunei In 2008 they returned for good and started producing their wonderful oil The couple admit there was more to producing extra virgin olive oil than they both anticipated Sally notes that ldquoalthough always aware of the good connotation of the olive and olive tree we were never big users of olive oil coming from saturated fat upbringingsrdquo ldquoThe most unexpected realizationrdquo Sally says ldquois that we have the opportunity and privilege to be able to continue a tradition that has been going on for centuries ndash despite being in the New Worldrdquo

The Woolhouses grow six different olive varieties which represent some of the main olive growing regions in the world Frantoio and Leccino from Italy Koroneiki from Greece Spanish Picual Barnea from Israel and Picholine from France ldquoGiven the inconsistency of the weather these daysrdquo says Sally ldquohaving six cultivars allows us flexibility and ability to consistently produce well balanced oil Appreciate that each season produces slightly different oilrdquo The six different varieties also have distinct harvest periods which is helpful when it comes to harvest time

Initially the crop was all hand harvested but as yields have increased mechanical means have been called in A Pellenc battery run harvester uses vibration to dislodge the fruit from the trees Then an inverted umbrella like contraption

called a Smartcatcher is mounted on the front of a quad bike to catch the fruit as it falls The press too has had to be upgraded as the volume of oil produced has increased from 2 litres when the grove was just two years old to an expected 3000 litres this year

Lusatoris grove is now being managed using organic principles and holds a BioGro C1 In Conversion status After returning from a few years overseas where the trees had been left to fend for themselves the couple noticed that they were just as healthy as they had been if not better than when they had been following a more

conventional route Sally has since gained a certificate in Applied Organics and Biodynamics and they are fortunate to have an active biodynamic group in the area to share ideas and knowledge

ldquoThe most unexpected realiSationrdquo Sally says ldquois that we have the

opportunity and privilege to be able to continue a tradition that has been going on for centuries ndash despite being

in the New Worldrdquo

14

with ldquoThe health of the soil is taking priorityrdquo says Sally ldquoas with healthy soil come healthier treesrdquo

A lot is involved in establishing an olive grove and even more needs to be learnt to produce beautiful Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sally says ldquolimiting the crop size open pruning to allow good sunshine through to ripen the fruit monitoring the ripening process and harvesting at just the right time to get the flavours pungency and phenolicsrdquo are some of the ways they produce Lusatoris Extra Virgin Olive Oil with the goal of getting the right structure to the oil with minimum human intervention

Lusatori Extra Virgin olive oils are available in either a blend or in each olives single variety The Woolhouses want people to use and benefit from olive oil in their everyday diets and believe for this to happen you are not going to pay for gift bottles and fancy packaging so have priced their oils accordingly Sally puts it best

when she says ldquowe have a passion to produce premium world class extra virgin olive oil and just as importantly want people to share in the use and enjoyment of the oil for the taste aroma and health attributes that abound We donrsquot want it used sparingly and confined to long term cupboard internment we want it used liberally and enjoyedrdquo

wwwlusatoricom

Lusatori comes from the words

ldquoLucentrdquo ndash softly bright and

radiant to shine and

ldquoSatorirdquo ndash a Buddhist term

for enlightenment a flash of

sudden awareness

S

13

ally and Roger Woolhouse moved to Marlborough in 1997 their dream was to produce world class olive oil To date their delicious oils have won several awards Most recently their Koroneiki won gold at the inaugural

olive oil festival in the Hawkes Bay while also taking out Best in Class so they are definitely on the right track

The couple met in Burma in the early nineties Sally was working for the British foreign office and Roger a Kiwi was as Sally puts it ldquoin the other ldquooilrdquo businessrdquo Time living in Vietnam Brunei and China followed before they decided to make New Zealand their home

When they arrived in 1997 olive oil growing in New Zealand was in its infancy ldquoIt hit us bothrdquo Sally says ldquothat olive growing sounded appealingrdquo They had both fallen in love with Marlborough and further investigation into the olive industry convinced them they were making the right move So in the spring of 1997 they planted 2400 olive trees on a bare block they had bought in the Wairau Valley which had previously been used to graze sheep

This globe tripping couple spent several more years travelling the world with Rogers work including an eighteen month stint in Mumbai and a year in Brunei In 2008 they returned for good and started producing their wonderful oil The couple admit there was more to producing extra virgin olive oil than they both anticipated Sally notes that ldquoalthough always aware of the good connotation of the olive and olive tree we were never big users of olive oil coming from saturated fat upbringingsrdquo ldquoThe most unexpected realizationrdquo Sally says ldquois that we have the opportunity and privilege to be able to continue a tradition that has been going on for centuries ndash despite being in the New Worldrdquo

The Woolhouses grow six different olive varieties which represent some of the main olive growing regions in the world Frantoio and Leccino from Italy Koroneiki from Greece Spanish Picual Barnea from Israel and Picholine from France ldquoGiven the inconsistency of the weather these daysrdquo says Sally ldquohaving six cultivars allows us flexibility and ability to consistently produce well balanced oil Appreciate that each season produces slightly different oilrdquo The six different varieties also have distinct harvest periods which is helpful when it comes to harvest time

Initially the crop was all hand harvested but as yields have increased mechanical means have been called in A Pellenc battery run harvester uses vibration to dislodge the fruit from the trees Then an inverted umbrella like contraption

called a Smartcatcher is mounted on the front of a quad bike to catch the fruit as it falls The press too has had to be upgraded as the volume of oil produced has increased from 2 litres when the grove was just two years old to an expected 3000 litres this year

Lusatoris grove is now being managed using organic principles and holds a BioGro C1 In Conversion status After returning from a few years overseas where the trees had been left to fend for themselves the couple noticed that they were just as healthy as they had been if not better than when they had been following a more

conventional route Sally has since gained a certificate in Applied Organics and Biodynamics and they are fortunate to have an active biodynamic group in the area to share ideas and knowledge

ldquoThe most unexpected realiSationrdquo Sally says ldquois that we have the

opportunity and privilege to be able to continue a tradition that has been going on for centuries ndash despite being

in the New Worldrdquo

14

with ldquoThe health of the soil is taking priorityrdquo says Sally ldquoas with healthy soil come healthier treesrdquo

A lot is involved in establishing an olive grove and even more needs to be learnt to produce beautiful Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sally says ldquolimiting the crop size open pruning to allow good sunshine through to ripen the fruit monitoring the ripening process and harvesting at just the right time to get the flavours pungency and phenolicsrdquo are some of the ways they produce Lusatoris Extra Virgin Olive Oil with the goal of getting the right structure to the oil with minimum human intervention

Lusatori Extra Virgin olive oils are available in either a blend or in each olives single variety The Woolhouses want people to use and benefit from olive oil in their everyday diets and believe for this to happen you are not going to pay for gift bottles and fancy packaging so have priced their oils accordingly Sally puts it best

when she says ldquowe have a passion to produce premium world class extra virgin olive oil and just as importantly want people to share in the use and enjoyment of the oil for the taste aroma and health attributes that abound We donrsquot want it used sparingly and confined to long term cupboard internment we want it used liberally and enjoyedrdquo

wwwlusatoricom

Lusatori comes from the words

ldquoLucentrdquo ndash softly bright and

radiant to shine and

ldquoSatorirdquo ndash a Buddhist term

for enlightenment a flash of

sudden awareness

The Woolhouses grow six different olive varieties which represent some of the main olive growing regions in the world Frantoio and Leccino from Italy Koroneiki from Greece Spanish Picual Barnea from Israel and Picholine from France ldquoGiven the inconsistency of the weather these daysrdquo says Sally ldquohaving six cultivars allows us flexibility and ability to consistently produce well balanced oil Appreciate that each season produces slightly different oilrdquo The six different varieties also have distinct harvest periods which is helpful when it comes to harvest time

Initially the crop was all hand harvested but as yields have increased mechanical means have been called in A Pellenc battery run harvester uses vibration to dislodge the fruit from the trees Then an inverted umbrella like contraption

called a Smartcatcher is mounted on the front of a quad bike to catch the fruit as it falls The press too has had to be upgraded as the volume of oil produced has increased from 2 litres when the grove was just two years old to an expected 3000 litres this year

Lusatoris grove is now being managed using organic principles and holds a BioGro C1 In Conversion status After returning from a few years overseas where the trees had been left to fend for themselves the couple noticed that they were just as healthy as they had been if not better than when they had been following a more

conventional route Sally has since gained a certificate in Applied Organics and Biodynamics and they are fortunate to have an active biodynamic group in the area to share ideas and knowledge

ldquoThe most unexpected realiSationrdquo Sally says ldquois that we have the

opportunity and privilege to be able to continue a tradition that has been going on for centuries ndash despite being

in the New Worldrdquo

14

with ldquoThe health of the soil is taking priorityrdquo says Sally ldquoas with healthy soil come healthier treesrdquo

A lot is involved in establishing an olive grove and even more needs to be learnt to produce beautiful Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sally says ldquolimiting the crop size open pruning to allow good sunshine through to ripen the fruit monitoring the ripening process and harvesting at just the right time to get the flavours pungency and phenolicsrdquo are some of the ways they produce Lusatoris Extra Virgin Olive Oil with the goal of getting the right structure to the oil with minimum human intervention

Lusatori Extra Virgin olive oils are available in either a blend or in each olives single variety The Woolhouses want people to use and benefit from olive oil in their everyday diets and believe for this to happen you are not going to pay for gift bottles and fancy packaging so have priced their oils accordingly Sally puts it best

when she says ldquowe have a passion to produce premium world class extra virgin olive oil and just as importantly want people to share in the use and enjoyment of the oil for the taste aroma and health attributes that abound We donrsquot want it used sparingly and confined to long term cupboard internment we want it used liberally and enjoyedrdquo

wwwlusatoricom

Lusatori comes from the words

ldquoLucentrdquo ndash softly bright and

radiant to shine and

ldquoSatorirdquo ndash a Buddhist term

for enlightenment a flash of

sudden awareness

with ldquoThe health of the soil is taking priorityrdquo says Sally ldquoas with healthy soil come healthier treesrdquo

A lot is involved in establishing an olive grove and even more needs to be learnt to produce beautiful Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sally says ldquolimiting the crop size open pruning to allow good sunshine through to ripen the fruit monitoring the ripening process and harvesting at just the right time to get the flavours pungency and phenolicsrdquo are some of the ways they produce Lusatoris Extra Virgin Olive Oil with the goal of getting the right structure to the oil with minimum human intervention

Lusatori Extra Virgin olive oils are available in either a blend or in each olives single variety The Woolhouses want people to use and benefit from olive oil in their everyday diets and believe for this to happen you are not going to pay for gift bottles and fancy packaging so have priced their oils accordingly Sally puts it best

when she says ldquowe have a passion to produce premium world class extra virgin olive oil and just as importantly want people to share in the use and enjoyment of the oil for the taste aroma and health attributes that abound We donrsquot want it used sparingly and confined to long term cupboard internment we want it used liberally and enjoyedrdquo

wwwlusatoricom

Lusatori comes from the words

ldquoLucentrdquo ndash softly bright and

radiant to shine and

ldquoSatorirdquo ndash a Buddhist term

for enlightenment a flash of

sudden awareness

idden in depths of a Kolkata slums is a very special factory with a strong Kiwi connection Sonagacchi in Kolkata is one of Asiarsquos largest red light districts Within just a few square miles over 10 000 prostitutes literally line the streets driven into prostitution through extreme poverty or are victims of the growing business of human trafficking

It is in this unlikely spot that Kerry and Anne Hilton found themselves in 1999 The Auckland couple and their four children moved to India wanting to help the poor Naively they signed up for an apartment in the middle of the day only to discover that night that they were smack bang in the middle of the cities notorious red light district But this is where they would discover the plight of so many women and discover how they could truly make a difference

In 2001 the Freeset factory opened with 20 women who all had to be taught the skills needed to produce export quality bags This was no mean feat as many of the women couldnrsquot even use a pair of scissors let alone sew Lots of patience training and quality control helped to overcome these issues and the factory now produces up to 1000 bags a day Plus they have recently opened a T shirt factory which produces beautiful fair-trade organic cotton Tees

Hamilton woman Pam McCarthy had been following the Hiltons story with interest In 2009 Pam and her husband John had sold their farm in the King Country and this Pam says ldquogave me an opportunity to do something way outside my comfort zonerdquo So along with their daughter Olivia Pam made her first trip to India where she volunteered in the Freeset factory Pam a social worker back home says that the moment she stood inside the factory she knew this was something that had captured her ldquositting alongside those women has to be the best moment in my liferdquo

On her return to New Zealand Pam decided she too could do her bit by helping to sell the bags here So together with her friend Cherry they set about arranging speaking engagements with local groups so they could tell the Freeset story and then sell everyone a bag Pam says ldquoI donrsquot think we could have imagined what we would have achieved in two yearsrdquo From Rotary clubs to Country Womanrsquos Institutes in the back of beyond Pam and Cherry were on a mission to tell as many people as possible about the plight of these women ldquoI need to tell the storyrdquo says Pam ldquoto help free the girls Thatrsquos my motivationrdquo Then last year Tamahere market came on board and allowed them a site to sell the bags on a regular basis to the public Pamrsquos next goal is to encourage people to use the

H

SpecialFeature

Language is always a barrier but Pam says this visit was even more rewarding as she was more prepared for the extreme poverty and could actually get to know some of the women and their families The most rewarding and at the same time challenging thing on this trip was visiting the women in their homes Many live in small one room apartments with no running water and shared kitchen and bathroom facilities

Yet their triumphs and joy truly illustrate the success of Freeset One family Pam visited had just bought a fridge This was a monumental occasion The fridge worth around 300 NZ dollars is their pride and joy The kids dressed up in their best saris to pose for Pam in front of this family treasure One of these children Sweetie who is 10 years old told Pam she wanted to be a doctor when she grows up Sweeties mother and grandmother were both prostitutes but with the help from people like the Hiltons the McCarthyrsquos and everyone else who have made Freeset a reality Dolly now has the freedom to dream of being a doctor

bags for conferences The bags can be customised with company logos printed on them and Pam is always willing to come along and tell people the story behind their bag

What started with 20 women has grown to nearly 200 and Pam has clearly seen the difference Freeset has made not only to the women but their families too Pam remembers that first visit and the stark contrast of happy women chatting and laughing inside the factory and what was going on outside

Both Pam and her daughter have recently returned from another visit to the factory To get to the factory you have to navigate down several seriously filthy alleys Pam nicknamed the worst ldquoeffluent alleyrdquo Once inside the factory it is hot and crammed yet there is a real sense of joy The women are paid almost twice the going rate for similar work in India their children go to day care and school and they have health insurance as well as a pension scheme

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

wwwfreesetglobalcom

Language is always a barrier but Pam says this visit was even more rewarding as she was more prepared for the extreme poverty and could actually get to know some of the women and their families The most rewarding and at the same time challenging thing on this trip was visiting the women in their homes Many live in small one room apartments with no running water and shared kitchen and bathroom facilities

Yet their triumphs and joy truly illustrate the success of Freeset One family Pam visited had just bought a fridge This was a monumental occasion The fridge worth around 300 NZ dollars is their pride and joy The kids dressed up in their best saris to pose for Pam in front of this family treasure One of these children Sweetie who is 10 years old told Pam she wanted to be a doctor when she grows up Sweeties mother and grandmother were both prostitutes but with the help from people like the Hiltons the McCarthyrsquos and everyone else who have made Freeset a reality Dolly now has the freedom to dream of being a doctor

bags for conferences The bags can be customised with company logos printed on them and Pam is always willing to come along and tell people the story behind their bag

What started with 20 women has grown to nearly 200 and Pam has clearly seen the difference Freeset has made not only to the women but their families too Pam remembers that first visit and the stark contrast of happy women chatting and laughing inside the factory and what was going on outside

Both Pam and her daughter have recently returned from another visit to the factory To get to the factory you have to navigate down several seriously filthy alleys Pam nicknamed the worst ldquoeffluent alleyrdquo Once inside the factory it is hot and crammed yet there is a real sense of joy The women are paid almost twice the going rate for similar work in India their children go to day care and school and they have health insurance as well as a pension scheme

447 Grey Street Hamilton EastP 07 858 3149 | E thaimarkethamiltonyahoocom

The place to get all your authentic Asian ingredients Discover a wonderful world of flavours at the Thai Market with everything from Thai curry paste to kaffir lime leaves sushi rice to shrimp paste all in a warm welcoming environment

We would love to help you learn more about Thai cooking so sign up for one of our great classes

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF FLAVOURS

wwwfreesetglobalcom

wwwfreesetglobalcom

There are an estimated 123 million people globally who have been stripped of their dignity through human trafficking

Every bag represents a womanrsquos journey to freedom It takes many women to make just one bag

Every woman who finds freedom through Freeset also brings freedom to her family They find hope for a brighter future and the means to make it a reality As the business has grown a positive community has emerged calling itself the Freeset familyrdquo This family not only supports its own members but impacts on the wider community The common understanding is ldquowersquore in this togetherrdquo

All profits from Freeset in Kolkata benefit the women (salary health insurance and retirement plan) and are used to grow the business This means more women can be employed and experience freedom

The great thing is when you buy a Freeset product you directly participate in a womanrsquos journey to freedom

THEFREESET FAMILY

12 Boneless thigh chicken fillets bull skin on4 cloves garlicbull 1 tablespoon oregano driedbull 60 mls red vinegar or white bull balsamic60 mls olive oilbull frac12 cup prunesbull frac14 cup green olivesbull 1frasl4 cup capersbull 3 bay leavesbull 100 grams brown sugarbull frac12 cup white winebull 2 tablespoons fennel seedbull 1 tablespoon parsley bull

Make marinade in large bowl place garlic oregano vinegar oil prunes olives capers with brine bay leaves salt and pepper to combine

Arrange chicken in a single layer in a roasting dishbaking dish pour over marinade toss all together and leave overnight in fridge

Add sugar last before cooking

Preheat oven to 180degC Cook for 45 - 60 mins basting occasionally

Serve with mash pasta or rice sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve

Spanish Chicken

Recipes

Image by Bron Marshall - wwwbronmarshallcom

21

Bees are fascinating creatures Not only do they play a vital role in our eco system they also provide us with honey Honey is one of the only complete life sustaining foods in the world

It is also the only food eaten by humans that is produced by insects

So next time you smear it on your toast spare a thought for the bees

Just one twelth of a teaspoon of honey is the sum total of one bees

life work Luckily for us each hive is home to nearly 50 000 bees

What is really interesting is that bees are not born knowing how to

make honey but are taught by the older bees The knowledge of

honey making is also being passed down the generations at Vitality Bee

Products a family run business based in the Waikato who produce

the gorgeous Sweet Tree Honeys Martin Lynch learnt all about bee

keeping as a kid from his father and is now passing on this knowledge

to his two sons Daniel (8) and Mathew (6)

Martin says that bee keeping as a hobby is quite easy to do the

main hurdle being that all bee hives need to be registered to control

diseases and the likes of the Varroa mite

In 2003 when the family moved to a lifestyle block in Horsham

Downs Martinrsquos hobby turned into a small business The Lynches now

have around 100 hives which produce 3-4 tonnes of honey and up to

400kgs of Bee pollen a year

BEESthe life of

Story and images by Vicki Ravlich-Horan for Nourish Magazine

Honey Feature

But honey is more than a sweet spread for

your toast For centuries honey has been a

food revered for its healing properties and

health benefits

Unfortunately it is these great health benefits

that are lost in most in commercial honeys

due to over- heating and processing Liquid

honey is heated to such a high temperature

that all the goodness is cooked out of it

Sweet Tree honey is never heated over

40degC or in other words any higher than

would naturally occur in the beehive

Keeping the honey ldquorawrdquo ensures all

the amylases the enzymes that digest

carbohydrates as well as all the nutrients

found in plant pollens remain intact

The other great thing about Sweet Tree

Honey is that their honeys display the great

variation of flavour and colour derived from

Just one twelth of a teaspoon of

honey is the sum total of one bees

life work

In a bowl mix1 cup of puffed amaranth coconut amp Quinoa flakes1frac14 cups of rolled oatsfrac14 cups of sliced almonds walnuts amp pumpkin seedsfrac34 cups of dried cranberries raisins amp sliced apricots2 tablespoons of chia seeds amp Vitality Bee pollen1 tspn baking powder

Melt 200g butter with 3 Tblspns of agave syrup amp honey (I used Vitality Bees Marakopa honey)and mix through the dry ingredients Press into a greased baking dish and bake at 180 C for 30 minutes When cool drizzle with dark chocolate

Quinoa amp Amaranth are high in protein fibre and iron Chia seeds are also high in protein but also omega 3 amp 6 Cranberries are packed with antioxidants Bee pollen contains heaps of minerals amp vitamins This slice is gluten free if you consider oats gluten free (everyone has their own opinion on this) Itrsquos also low in fat and sugar but best of all itrsquos YUM

The ultimate health bar

23

the specific apiary the honey is from

Instead of combining all their honey

from the 100 hives to create one

homogenous blend the Lynches bottle

each distinct variety creating several

diverse honeys Martins wife Stephanie

explains that ldquoeach apiary location has

its own special nuance and character

and this is reflected in the honey when

you come to taste itrdquo

Think of it like wine You could buy a

cheap blended cask wine but wouldnrsquot

you prefer a bottle of beautifully cared

for Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot where

the grapes specific characters as well

as the terroir of where that grape

is grown are brought out in all their

glory Sweet Tree honey comes from

three different areas in the Waikato

Horsham Downs Marakopa and Four

Brothers Reserve (between Hamilton

amp Raglan)

You can buy their beautiful honeys

at selected food stores around the

Waikato or at the Hamilton Farmers

Market

wwwviatalityonlineconz

Email us your favourite recipe with honey to go in the draw to win a fabulous pack of Sweet Tree honey containing1 jar of each honey - Marokopa Summer Marokopa Spring Marokopa Manuka Four Brothers Reserve and Farmblend (retail value - $60) Please email your entry to vickinourishmagazineconz before April 30th 2011 to go in the draw

Honey Feature

But honey is more than a sweet spread for

your toast For centuries honey has been a

food revered for its healing properties and

health benefits

Unfortunately it is these great health benefits

that are lost in most in commercial honeys

due to over- heating and processing Liquid

honey is heated to such a high temperature

that all the goodness is cooked out of it

Sweet Tree honey is never heated over

40degC or in other words any higher than

would naturally occur in the beehive

Keeping the honey ldquorawrdquo ensures all

the amylases the enzymes that digest

carbohydrates as well as all the nutrients

found in plant pollens remain intact

The other great thing about Sweet Tree

Honey is that their honeys display the great

variation of flavour and colour derived from

Just one twelth of a teaspoon of

honey is the sum total of one bees

life work

In a bowl mix1 cup of puffed amaranth coconut amp Quinoa flakes1frac14 cups of rolled oatsfrac14 cups of sliced almonds walnuts amp pumpkin seedsfrac34 cups of dried cranberries raisins amp sliced apricots2 tablespoons of chia seeds amp Vitality Bee pollen1 tspn baking powder

Melt 200g butter with 3 Tblspns of agave syrup amp honey (I used Vitality Bees Marakopa honey)and mix through the dry ingredients Press into a greased baking dish and bake at 180 C for 30 minutes When cool drizzle with dark chocolate

Quinoa amp Amaranth are high in protein fibre and iron Chia seeds are also high in protein but also omega 3 amp 6 Cranberries are packed with antioxidants Bee pollen contains heaps of minerals amp vitamins This slice is gluten free if you consider oats gluten free (everyone has their own opinion on this) Itrsquos also low in fat and sugar but best of all itrsquos YUM

The ultimate health bar

23

the specific apiary the honey is from

Instead of combining all their honey

from the 100 hives to create one

homogenous blend the Lynches bottle

each distinct variety creating several

diverse honeys Martins wife Stephanie

explains that ldquoeach apiary location has

its own special nuance and character

and this is reflected in the honey when

you come to taste itrdquo

Think of it like wine You could buy a

cheap blended cask wine but wouldnrsquot

you prefer a bottle of beautifully cared

for Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot where

the grapes specific characters as well

as the terroir of where that grape

is grown are brought out in all their

glory Sweet Tree honey comes from

three different areas in the Waikato

Horsham Downs Marakopa and Four

Brothers Reserve (between Hamilton

amp Raglan)

You can buy their beautiful honeys

at selected food stores around the

Waikato or at the Hamilton Farmers

Market

wwwviatalityonlineconz

Email us your favourite recipe with honey to go in the draw to win a fabulous pack of Sweet Tree honey containing1 jar of each honey - Marokopa Summer Marokopa Spring Marokopa Manuka Four Brothers Reserve and Farmblend (retail value - $60) Please email your entry to vickinourishmagazineconz before April 30th 2011 to go in the draw

the specific apiary the honey is from

Instead of combining all their honey

from the 100 hives to create one

homogenous blend the Lynches bottle

each distinct variety creating several

diverse honeys Martins wife Stephanie

explains that ldquoeach apiary location has

its own special nuance and character

and this is reflected in the honey when

you come to taste itrdquo

Think of it like wine You could buy a

cheap blended cask wine but wouldnrsquot

you prefer a bottle of beautifully cared

for Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot where

the grapes specific characters as well

as the terroir of where that grape

is grown are brought out in all their

glory Sweet Tree honey comes from

three different areas in the Waikato

Horsham Downs Marakopa and Four

Brothers Reserve (between Hamilton

amp Raglan)

You can buy their beautiful honeys

at selected food stores around the

Waikato or at the Hamilton Farmers

Market

wwwviatalityonlineconz

Email us your favourite recipe with honey to go in the draw to win a fabulous pack of Sweet Tree honey containing1 jar of each honey - Marokopa Summer Marokopa Spring Marokopa Manuka Four Brothers Reserve and Farmblend (retail value - $60) Please email your entry to vickinourishmagazineconz before April 30th 2011 to go in the draw

inseason autumnfigs apples pears nashi persimmon

feijoas grapes quincepumpkin

kumara chestnuts walnuts leeks

Season amp serve

CLASSIC WALDORF SALAD The first Waldorf salad was created in New York in 1893 by Oscar Tschirky from the Waldorf Hotel (now known as the Wardolf Astoria) The original recipe consisted only of diced red-skinned apples celery and mayonnaise but we now associate this classic autumn salad with walnuts and raisins Instead of raisins fresh grapes also work well This simple salads success hinges on using beautiful fresh ingredients

Simply thinly slice or chop 2 apples along with one celery stalk Then in a bowl toss together with a dash of lemon juice walnuts raisins and good quality mayonnaise Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves

ROAST PUMPKIN SALADMake a great autumn salad by roasting chopped pumpkin pieces drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with ras el hanout (or alternatively salt and pepper and a pinch of cinnamon) Toss the cooled roasted pumpkin pieces with rocket or baby spinach toasted pumpkin seeds frac12 a finely sliced red onion and some chopped sundried tomatoes Finally crumble some feta over the top and serve

get your fresh ingredients from the Green Grocer

1 3 0 G r e y S t r e e t

Also stock Volare bread Beautiful fudge Over the Moon Cheese plus free range amp organic chicken and meat

APPLE amp ALMOND PUDDING Make a quick mid week dessert by mixing together 120g flour 2 tspns baking powder 125g sugar amp 100g ground almonds In a separate bowl whisk together 2 eggs a drop of almond essence amp 250g sour cream then fold into the dry ingredients Spread half the batter into a greased oven dish (28cm x 25cm) cover with 2 peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples before smoothing over the remaining batter Top with another sliced apple and some slivered almonds before baking for 45 minutes at 180 degrees C Serve with warm with cream or custard

The market is held every

Sunday morning from 830

-12 at the showgroundrsquos on

Monument Rd

A perfect destination for a

Sunday drive

Birchwood Lane Vineyard67 Birchwood Lane RD3 Hamilton 3283

Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

with a minimum of interference ey show true and strong varietal characters

No PreservativesNo added sugar

No colouringNo additives

Pure fruit juice just as nature intended

Full of natural goodness amp flavour NASHI JUICE is an

excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fibre

For orders and enquiries

Ian WallacePh 07 829 5848imwallacextraconz

Warren SextonPh 07 823 6441wsextonxtraconz

Available at Tamahere Market

Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

P 07 856 4828 F 07 856 4824 E cuisinescenenzxtraconz

Top-quality condiments and dressings to enhance all your food every day

Clevedon MarketClevedon Farmersrsquo Market has achieved what many markets

would envy Established in 2005 it very quickly established itself as

a great place to visit on a Sunday morning for locals and visitors

alike The market has also provided a wonderful venue for local

businesses to establish themselves expand or simply interact with

their customers The Clevedon Valley Buffalo Company is a great

example of this and although you can now buy their award winning

products throughout New Zealand they still have a stand at the

market

Clevedon is fortunate in its position It is a rural town not far from

the sea and only half an hour from downtown Auckland Long been

a favourite among lifestylers Clevedon and its surrounding areas

produce everything from olive oil and wine oysters to venison free

range chickens and eggs to beautiful fresh fruit and veggies

The market is held every Sunday morning from 830 -12 at the

showgroundrsquos on Monument Rd Another bonus for the Clevedon

Market is this venue which allows the majority of the market to be

indoors or at least sheltered There is also space under the trees

to catch up with friends or tuck into the goodies just purchased

Pony rides for the kids buskers and a giant paella all provide

entertainment and add to the wonderful relaxed atmosphere A

perfect destination for a Sunday drive

Clevedon Oysters just 10 minutes from Clevedon you will find

their factory shop where you can buy fresh or frozen oysters along

with an array of other seafood wwwclevedonoysterscom

Vin Alto A great place for Sunday Lunch Bring a group and make

sure you have a designated driver because Sunday lunch at Vin Alto

is an occasion The food is all in season and locally produced and

superbly matched with their own wonderful wines

wwwvinaltocom

Ciao Bella Five minutes before Clevedon on the Papakura-

Clevedon Rd is the quaint Ciao Bella Once the Italian Grocer this

store packed with gourmet provisions both local and imported

now has room for you to rest and enjoy a coffee as well as a

limited blackboard menu

Clevedon Cafe This is a perennial favourite among the locals

Clevedon Cafe is open for breakfast lunch and as well as dinner

from Wednesday through to Saturday The menu reflects the

abundance of local produce all matched with local wines

wwwclevedoncafeconz

While in Clevedon make sure

you check out the many other

great foodie treats

The market is held every

Sunday morning from 830

-12 at the showgroundrsquos on

Monument Rd

A perfect destination for a

Sunday drive

Birchwood Lane Vineyard67 Birchwood Lane RD3 Hamilton 3283

Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

with a minimum of interference ey show true and strong varietal characters

No PreservativesNo added sugar

No colouringNo additives

Pure fruit juice just as nature intended

Full of natural goodness amp flavour NASHI JUICE is an

excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fibre

For orders and enquiries

Ian WallacePh 07 829 5848imwallacextraconz

Warren SextonPh 07 823 6441wsextonxtraconz

Available at Tamahere Market

Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

P 07 856 4828 F 07 856 4824 E cuisinescenenzxtraconz

Top-quality condiments and dressings to enhance all your food every day

Clevedon MarketClevedon Farmersrsquo Market has achieved what many markets

would envy Established in 2005 it very quickly established itself as

a great place to visit on a Sunday morning for locals and visitors

alike The market has also provided a wonderful venue for local

businesses to establish themselves expand or simply interact with

their customers The Clevedon Valley Buffalo Company is a great

example of this and although you can now buy their award winning

products throughout New Zealand they still have a stand at the

market

Clevedon is fortunate in its position It is a rural town not far from

the sea and only half an hour from downtown Auckland Long been

a favourite among lifestylers Clevedon and its surrounding areas

produce everything from olive oil and wine oysters to venison free

range chickens and eggs to beautiful fresh fruit and veggies

The market is held every Sunday morning from 830 -12 at the

showgroundrsquos on Monument Rd Another bonus for the Clevedon

Market is this venue which allows the majority of the market to be

indoors or at least sheltered There is also space under the trees

to catch up with friends or tuck into the goodies just purchased

Pony rides for the kids buskers and a giant paella all provide

entertainment and add to the wonderful relaxed atmosphere A

perfect destination for a Sunday drive

Clevedon Oysters just 10 minutes from Clevedon you will find

their factory shop where you can buy fresh or frozen oysters along

with an array of other seafood wwwclevedonoysterscom

Vin Alto A great place for Sunday Lunch Bring a group and make

sure you have a designated driver because Sunday lunch at Vin Alto

is an occasion The food is all in season and locally produced and

superbly matched with their own wonderful wines

wwwvinaltocom

Ciao Bella Five minutes before Clevedon on the Papakura-

Clevedon Rd is the quaint Ciao Bella Once the Italian Grocer this

store packed with gourmet provisions both local and imported

now has room for you to rest and enjoy a coffee as well as a

limited blackboard menu

Clevedon Cafe This is a perennial favourite among the locals

Clevedon Cafe is open for breakfast lunch and as well as dinner

from Wednesday through to Saturday The menu reflects the

abundance of local produce all matched with local wines

wwwclevedoncafeconz

While in Clevedon make sure

you check out the many other

great foodie treats

Birchwood Lane Vineyard67 Birchwood Lane RD3 Hamilton 3283

Phone 07 856 2019

We grow grapes following organic guidelines without herbicides fungicides and insecticides resulting in a healthy and vibrant soil We make our wines

with a minimum of interference ey show true and strong varietal characters

No PreservativesNo added sugar

No colouringNo additives

Pure fruit juice just as nature intended

Full of natural goodness amp flavour NASHI JUICE is an

excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fibre

For orders and enquiries

Ian WallacePh 07 829 5848imwallacextraconz

Warren SextonPh 07 823 6441wsextonxtraconz

Available at Tamahere Market

Taste our products at Tamahere Country Market every month Contact us for a mail-order price list or details of your local stockist Check out our range at wwwcuisinesceneconz and order online

P 07 856 4828 F 07 856 4824 E cuisinescenenzxtraconz

Top-quality condiments and dressings to enhance all your food every day

Clevedon MarketClevedon Farmersrsquo Market has achieved what many markets

would envy Established in 2005 it very quickly established itself as

a great place to visit on a Sunday morning for locals and visitors

alike The market has also provided a wonderful venue for local

businesses to establish themselves expand or simply interact with

their customers The Clevedon Valley Buffalo Company is a great

example of this and although you can now buy their award winning

products throughout New Zealand they still have a stand at the

market

Clevedon is fortunate in its position It is a rural town not far from

the sea and only half an hour from downtown Auckland Long been

a favourite among lifestylers Clevedon and its surrounding areas

produce everything from olive oil and wine oysters to venison free

range chickens and eggs to beautiful fresh fruit and veggies

The market is held every Sunday morning from 830 -12 at the

showgroundrsquos on Monument Rd Another bonus for the Clevedon

Market is this venue which allows the majority of the market to be

indoors or at least sheltered There is also space under the trees

to catch up with friends or tuck into the goodies just purchased

Pony rides for the kids buskers and a giant paella all provide

entertainment and add to the wonderful relaxed atmosphere A

perfect destination for a Sunday drive

Clevedon Oysters just 10 minutes from Clevedon you will find

their factory shop where you can buy fresh or frozen oysters along

with an array of other seafood wwwclevedonoysterscom

Vin Alto A great place for Sunday Lunch Bring a group and make

sure you have a designated driver because Sunday lunch at Vin Alto

is an occasion The food is all in season and locally produced and

superbly matched with their own wonderful wines

wwwvinaltocom

Ciao Bella Five minutes before Clevedon on the Papakura-

Clevedon Rd is the quaint Ciao Bella Once the Italian Grocer this

store packed with gourmet provisions both local and imported

now has room for you to rest and enjoy a coffee as well as a

limited blackboard menu

Clevedon Cafe This is a perennial favourite among the locals

Clevedon Cafe is open for breakfast lunch and as well as dinner

from Wednesday through to Saturday The menu reflects the

abundance of local produce all matched with local wines

wwwclevedoncafeconz

While in Clevedon make sure

you check out the many other

great foodie treats

CustardsGoat Cheese

by Helen McSweeney

You could substitute cream cheese instead of mascarpone if you needed to These are best prepared a couple of hours in advance and can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days

For the custards Makes 8

34 cup mascarpone cheesebull 34 cup ricotta cheesebull 34 cup fresh goat cheesebull 13 cup honeybull zest of one lemonbull 2 large eggsbull 1 large egg whitebull 34 cup heavy creambull pate brisee or gluten free tart doughbull 2 cups fresh figs (depending on the size you might have to quarter them)bull

Preheat the oven to 300FIn a large mixing bowl whisk together the cheeses honey and lemon zest until smooth Add the eggs egg white and heavy cream and whisk until smooth This is best done by hand so you dont incorporate too much air in the batter which would make your custard rise fall and crack

Roll the pastry dough to about 18 - inch thick and cut eight 35-inch disks from it Place the 8 disks on a parchment paper lined baking sheet Gently indedt a 3-inch metal ring into each disk but without cutting throughThis will form a seal between the baking sheet and the custard and provide a bit of a crunch when you eat the custards If this step is too time consuming simply bake the custards in ramekinsBake the disks with the rings for about 20 minutes and allow to cool before filling

Lower the oven temperature to 250FFill the rings to about 34 full with the cheese custard and bake for about 30 minutes or until the filling seems set (should not wiggle anymore) Let cool and run a knife inside the rings to release the custards Refrigerate until ready to serve

For the balsamic syrup

1 cup balsamic vinegarbull 13 cup honeybull

Put the vinegar and honey in a medium heavy bottomed saucepan and bring to a strong simmer over high heat Turn the heat down to medium and let the vinegar reduce by half or until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon Keep warm

To serve place cut figs (either halved or quartered depending on the size) and drizzle with balsamic syrup

(custard recipe adapted from Sweet Seasons by Richard Leach)

These custards are a

breeze to prepare

Fig recipe and image by Helen McSweeney - wwwtarteletteblogcom 29

Have you entered the Nourish amp Sweet Tree Honey recipe competition on page 24

You could substitute cream cheese instead of mascarpone if you needed to These are best prepared a couple of hours in advance and can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days

For the custards Makes 8

34 cup mascarpone cheesebull 34 cup ricotta cheesebull 34 cup fresh goat cheesebull 13 cup honeybull zest of one lemonbull 2 large eggsbull 1 large egg whitebull 34 cup heavy creambull pate brisee or gluten free tart doughbull 2 cups fresh figs (depending on the size you might have to quarter them)bull

Preheat the oven to 300FIn a large mixing bowl whisk together the cheeses honey and lemon zest until smooth Add the eggs egg white and heavy cream and whisk until smooth This is best done by hand so you dont incorporate too much air in the batter which would make your custard rise fall and crack

Roll the pastry dough to about 18 - inch thick and cut eight 35-inch disks from it Place the 8 disks on a parchment paper lined baking sheet Gently indedt a 3-inch metal ring into each disk but without cutting throughThis will form a seal between the baking sheet and the custard and provide a bit of a crunch when you eat the custards If this step is too time consuming simply bake the custards in ramekinsBake the disks with the rings for about 20 minutes and allow to cool before filling

Lower the oven temperature to 250FFill the rings to about 34 full with the cheese custard and bake for about 30 minutes or until the filling seems set (should not wiggle anymore) Let cool and run a knife inside the rings to release the custards Refrigerate until ready to serve

For the balsamic syrup

1 cup balsamic vinegarbull 13 cup honeybull

Put the vinegar and honey in a medium heavy bottomed saucepan and bring to a strong simmer over high heat Turn the heat down to medium and let the vinegar reduce by half or until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon Keep warm

To serve place cut figs (either halved or quartered depending on the size) and drizzle with balsamic syrup

(custard recipe adapted from Sweet Seasons by Richard Leach)

These custards are a

breeze to prepare

Fig recipe and image by Helen McSweeney - wwwtarteletteblogcom 29

Have you entered the Nourish amp Sweet Tree Honey recipe competition on page 24

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