Innholdsfortegnelse for April - May 2020 i Nadia

Wow, and just like that, the cool, crisp autumn mornings have arrived (making it much harder to get out of bed!). Lots of other changes around the world have been happening lately, of course. I hope you are looking after yourself mentally and physically, and looking out for others, too. Keep getting some sunshine and fresh air, and tune into what is still good in the world – because there’s always plenty! I’ve been making the most of hunkering down, with baking, making lovely pots of soup, some extra gardening and planting, more time with the boys… and lots of washing. And now I’ll have my NADIA magazine keep me company! Life on the farm has certainly reminded me of the simple pleasures and wonders of life – finding freshly…

When was the last time you floated down a river, saw a shooting star or lay in the grass and watched the clouds? Modern lives, especially urban ones, are filled with lots of wonderful things. But unfortunately they’re often lacking meaningful contact with nature – something, it turns out, that is crucial to our health. I’ve always had a healthy respect for nature (it’s kind of in my job description!). Its incredible bounty fills my plate three times a day and I spend my working life singing its praises to one client after another. My clinic shelves are full of plant medicine and nutrients extracted from nature; these are the tools in my professional toolbox. However, not everyone shares my enthusiasm initially. These words from a client recently reminded me…

What inspired The Well-Gardened Mind? I can’t say there was one inspiration but I was certainly driven by a belief that forming a relationship with plants, soil and place through gardening can help counteract many of the mental health issues that are on the rise today. My own experiences of being helped through gardening played a part, as well as my family history. My grandfather was taken as a prisoner of war in 1915 in Turkey as a young submariner. Having endured years of captivity, he spent 12 months on a horticultural rehabilitation scheme in 1920 and this was a turning point in his recovery. As I wrote the book, I became even more inspired by the subject through the people I interviewed who were working on mental-health gardening projects…

TO REDUCE ANXIETY: basil, bergamot, geranium, lavender. TO CALM: sandalwood, sage, lavender, chamomile, neroli. TO COMBAT DEPRESSION: bergamot, clary sage, neroli, chamomile, juniper, lavender. TO ENERGISE: rosemary, pine, lemon, orange. TO ENCOURAGE INTIMACY: sandalwood, patchouli, jasmine. TO SOOTHE MENTAL FATIGUE: basil, peppermint, rosemary, pine. TO TREAT MILD SHOCK: chamomile, melissa, neroli, peppermint. TO REDUCE PMT: rose geranium, bergamot, jasmine. TO RELAX: neroli, lavender, vetivert. TO UPLIFT: geranium, orange.…

If you’re looking to give your bedroom a small-scale style update, adding upcycled bedside tables is a great place to start. Browse secondhand shops or online for a small character table that speaks your language, then simply slice, sand, seal and paint for a totally original duo at a fraction of the usual price. YOU WILL NEED Table (we found ours on Trade Me for $35) Measuring tape Pencil Jigsaw Sandpaper Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer Paint brush Resene Lustacryl paint (we used Resene Foundry) 1 Measure the table and draw a pencil line across the middle. 2 Using the jigsaw, cut the table into 2 equal pieces. Sand off any rough edges. 3 Coat tables in Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer. 4 Paint tables in 2 coats of Resene…

You’ll find all your favourite pies here – sausage and herb, curried veges, brown sugar and cherries – alongside recipes with a modern twist, such as rhubarb and strawberries in gluten-free pastry, and peach melba pie with a cream-cheese crust. Peach melba slab pie with cream-cheese crust Ready in 11/2 hours | Serves 10 Sturdy enough for a picnic and elegant enough for dinner with friends, this is the kind of pie that makes you fall in love with baking all over again. 400g plain flour 300g cold butter, diced 1½ Tbsp brown sugar 250g cream cheese, cubed 1 tsp cider vinegar 2 Tbsp iced water 1 egg, beaten FILLING 5 peaches (about 750g), peeled and sliced ½ cup brown sugar Squeeze lemon juice 2 Tbsp arrowroot 1 cup raspberries…

Never was the motto ‘be prepared’ more appropriate than when it comes to feeding the whānau wholesome, delicious food. These mains and sides are easy to rustle up and include a good portion of veges, protein-rich foods, some smart carbs and essential fats (plus a yummy, not-too-naughty dessert for good measure) to keep your family happy, well-fed and healthy. Tamari lamb skewers Ready in 35 minutes | Serves 4 400g lamb backstraps 50ml red wine vinegar 2½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1½ Tbsp tamari or light soy sauce 1 tsp Dijon mustard ½ tsp ground black pepper Ready-shredded vegetables, to serve Wholemeal tortillas, warmed, to serve Lime wedges, to serve 1 Soak 8 bamboo skewers in water for 10 minutes. Cut the lamb backstraps into 3cm cubes and thread…

More than just a morning essential to kick-start your day, coffee is a great flavour enhancer for both sweet and savoury recipes. Try it in a light-textured, moist pecan cake, rolled into truffles or used as a sauce for sticky ribs. 1 Coffee pecan cake Ready in 1 hour | Serves 9-12 120g butter ¾ cup golden syrup ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla paste with seeds 2 Tbsp instant coffee powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1½ cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ¾ cup milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 cup maple syrup Double shot (¼ cup) espresso coffee ¾ cup roughly chopped pecans 1 Preheat the oven to 175°C and line a 20cm square cake tin with baking paper. 2 Melt the…

Tuck into breakfast made by your personal chef using fresh and organic local produce. Restore balance at the Gaiatree Sanctuary. Explore Nadi Market before getting hands-on at a Flavours of Fiji gourmet cooking lesson. Tour the idyllic Coral Coast on an electric bicycle carriage (mounted on the old sugar-cane railway) followed by a dip at a deserted beach. Visit KokoMana for a cocoa tree tour and then a chocolate taste testing. Under a blanket of stars, enjoy your favourite flick at the KaloKalo Cinema, Six Senses. Grab a gourmet pizza from TeiTei and some complimentary homemade ice cream and get comfy in the surrounds of the herb garden.…

PLUM IN LUCK Blue Frog has launched a super-scrumptious cereal featuring the vibrant taste collision of Hawke’s Bay black doris plums and superfood dragon fruit. With the addition of type 1 sustainable marine collagen (as well as vitamin C to promote its absorption) and less than 5g of sugar, breakfast has never looked so good for your gut, hair and skin! Blue Frog Black Doris Plum, Dragon Fruit & Coconut with Added Collagen, RRP $14.99. bluefrogbreakfast.co.nz FOR MY BABY Our organic baby rice and baby porridge are perfect for introducing solid foods for the first time. Pure, gentle and nutritious, these products are made from certified organic ingredients and can be added to fruit and vegetable purées. bellamysorganic.com.au WALK THIS WAY Glade® Sense & Spray® is the only automatic freshener…

1 Poppy + Olive Cacao Hazelnut Butter Winning top points for label design, this smooth mix of hazelnuts and cacao boasts just as much goodness on the inside of the jar. $15.99 poppyandolive.co.nz 2 Pams Finest Decadent Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Imagine scorched almonds blended and poured into a jar, and you’re close to the taste-tastic temptation of this indulgent spread. $8.99 newworld.co.nz 3 Ceres Organics Hemp & Cacao Peanut Butter With the added benefits of hemp and cacao, it’s hard to stop at just one spoonful of this heaven-sent organic peanut butter. $8.99 ceres.co.nz 4 Fix & Fogg Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Priding itself on jamming over 120 Turkish hazelnuts into every jar, this vegan super spread is made with rich, velvet chocolate. $9.95 fixandfogg.co.nz 5 Small Batch Chocolate Peanut…

While Yasmin Khan unfortunately won’t be heading to our shores any more, after the cancellation of the Auckland Writers Festival, the British author, broadcaster and cook is keeping busy working on her upcoming book. Since we won’t be able to hear from Yasmin in person, we asked her what’s on her plate, and how she aims to bring positivity into the world via her cookbooks, The Saffron Tales and Zaitoun, which use everyday stories to challenge stereotypes of the Middle East. You describe your work as “culinary anthropology” – what does this mean? Too often, we only see places like Iran and Palestine through the narrow prism of their politics, and whilst that can’t be overlooked, there is also so much history, culture, beauty and, of course, fabulous food from those…

If you find yourself spending more time inside, take advantage of the extra hours by turning your attention to simple activities like mindful colouring and brain-boosting puzzles – or try out some easy breathing techniques to calm your mind. You’ll find the puzzle answers on page 145. GOT MY MIND ON MY MANTRA Set a timer for two minutes. Take three deep, slow full-belly breaths through your nose. As you return to your natural breathing pattern, watch your belly rise and fall as the breath flows in and out. Now, as you inhale, silently repeat the sound ‘so’, and on the exhale mentally repeat the sound ‘hum’. Alternatively, use the word ‘I’ on the inhale and ‘am’ on the exhale. Take your time and savour the mantra, sensing the subtle…

Cosier weather calls for comfort cooking so satisfy your cravings with our line-up of one-pan dishes, page 62, that not only taste delicious but only require one pot, pan or skillet. Pies are back on the menu! In all fairness, do they ever go out of flavour? Turn to page 72 for a twist on all the old classics. We show you how to make the perfect hot cross buns on page 60, and help improve your Easter brunch game with a little instruction from Auckland cafe owner Fran Mazza on page 54. You’re welcome!…

Sitting down to a yummy family meal doesn’t mean having to spend hours slaving over the kitchen sink afterwards. Using only one pot, pan or dish, these recipes are simple to make – and the clean-up afterwards is just as easy. Perfect for busy midweek meals and carefree weekends, they’re fabulously fuss-free. Fragrant pork laksa with rice noodles Ready in 50 minutes | Serves 4 | DF This dish is remarkably easy to prepare despite the lengthy ingredient list as the meatballs are cooked directly in the soup in much the same way as dumplings in a stew. CURRY PASTE 4 cloves garlic 4 long green chillies, seeds removed 3 Tbsp chopped lemongrass (about 3 stalks) 5cm piece fresh ginger, peeled 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 1 tsp ground turmeric…

When Italy is mentioned, certain clichés spring to mind: steaming bowls of fresh pasta sprinkled with parmesan, towering, ornate basilicas, cobblestoned alleys, checkered tablecloths, people talking more with their hands than their mouths. While many stereotypes do apply nationwide, it’s easy to forget how much this country varies from region to region. And while a love for food, a passion for family life and a common language may unite Italy, there are many things that divide it – in the best and most fascinating way. Two great cities that personify these regional differences are Venice and Naples. As in so many countries, the north/south divide makes for interesting comparisons in food, culture, people, traditions, architecture and even coffee – as the team from Nespresso found out on a recent fact-finding…

With many delicious varieties to choose from, pears bring a subtle, sweet flavour, juiciness and unique texture to the table. Read on for all the pear recipes you’ll need this autumn, with the humble fruit adding a burst of flavour to goat’s cheese canapés, pork and fennel sausages and a decadent chocolate tart. Go pear or be square! Pear, prosciutto, rocket & goat’s cheese canapés Ready in 15 minutes | Makes 16 | Serves 6 | GF 30-50g mild, soft goat’s cheese (chèvre) 1 large, just-ripe pear, peel on, cored, sliced into 16 thin wedges 2 handfuls rocket or watercress leaves 8 very thin slices prosciutto (about 100g), cut in half lengthways Reduced balsamic (balsamic reduction), for drizzling 1 Spread a little goat’s cheese on each slice of pear and…

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better”– Albert Einstein Esther McDonald (Ngā Puhi), of Thea Ceramics, creates naturally beautiful mugs, tumblers, dishes, vases and more, which are being snapped up by savvy pottery fans. Cafes and restaurants around the country, such as Wellington’s Flight Coffee Hangar and Auckland’s Cassia and Sidart, use the ceramics in their eateries. Hand-thrown in her garden studio on Waiheke Island, Esther’s simple yet striking pieces come in a mixture of raw clay and matte glazes in soft colours named in te reo, such as pōuriuri, meaning “darkest green, like the darkness of the ocean”. Esther designs pieces that can be used every day. “Function is everything,” she says. “I like to keep things simple and contemporary.” The former early childhood teacher,…

SOULTIME SKINCARE Soultime Skincare products nourish the soul as well as the skin. Using high-performing specialist oils, botanical extracts and pure essential oils, our products are cruelty-free, non-toxic and eco-friendly. soultimeskincare.co.nz CHEF’S COMPLEMENTS Everything you stew, braise, roast or bake in Le Creuset’s cast iron dishes will taste even better than you can possibly imagine. 11 Gascoigne Street, Taupo chefscomplements.co.nz LAWSON’S DRY HILLS Sustainability for us means understanding, recognising and addressing any impact our business has on the environment. That’s not just right here where we grow vines and make wine, but across every aspect, anywhere in the world. All of our wines are certified sustainable – including our beautiful new rosé, PINK Pinot. We are both SWNZ and ISO:14001 accredited. HEMP FARM Natural superfoods for health and vitality. New…

1 Dr Hauschka Defining Blue Mascara Blue mascara is back – in a deep, rich tone to enhance any eye colour. This natural formulation combines mineral pigments with nourishing beeswax to soothe and protect delicate lashes. $48 drhauschka.com 2 Nars Climax Mascara If big, bold lashes are your thing then this cult favourite needs a place in your makeup arsenal. Clump, flake and smudge resistant. $42 meccabeauty.co.nz 3 Jane Iredale Longest Lash Thickening and Lengthening Mascara We heart the gold packaging and soft, squeezable tube. A must for well-defined, longer-looking lashes and va-va-volume! $76 janeiredale.com 4 W3ll People Expressionist Mascara This plant-based mascara boasts castor seed and jojoba oil to nourish and lengthen lashes from the root, alongside plant fibre cellulose which helps create thickness. $39 meccabeauty.co.nz 5 Revitalash Double-Ended…

Whether you’re social distancing or self-isolating due to Covid-19 concerns, or simply in nesting mode, you’ll probably be spending a lot more time at home right now. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t connect with nature. Whether it’s on your balcony, in the backyard, or at the beach or park down the road, you can still get those feel-good endorphins flowing, as long as you keep your distance from others. We’ve compiled the ultimate at-home retreat, with ideas for backyard moon bathing, going barefoot, back-to-nature gardening and bringing nature indoors with essential oils. And for those times you’re stuck inside, we’ve included a special mindfulness section, with puzzles, colouring pages and breathing tips to keep you calm during this time of uncertainty.…

In addition to cleansing our bodies, cleansing our psyches is an important part of self-care. Moon bathing is a simple, yet relaxing, soul-cleansing, mind-clearing ritual useful at any phase of the moon, but said to be most powerful during a full moon, when the moon’s purifying energy is at its highest. Moonlight or water? You do what you prefer and what feels comfortable. If you’re lucky enough to live in a warmer climate year-round, bathing in the moon’s light, outside, feeling truly connected to the earth below your feet and the wondrous stars above, can bring an immense sense of peace. If your luck runs higher and you live near a body of water, a dip in the ocean, river or lake (even the pool!) can be enormously healing and…

A– ANIMAL TESTING While the term ‘cruelty free’ is one we’ve long been familiar with, the issue is still far from black and white. In New Zealand, testing on animals is still legal for consumer and medical research reasons, but back in 2015 the government signed a bill banning testing for cosmetics purposes. B– BEE’S KNEES With nourishing, healing and antibacterial properties, honey is an obvious ingredient to be used in natural skincare, but the multitude of products our small, fuzzy friends are contributing to has surprised us recently. Moisturisers, serums, balms, anti-acne and anti-ageing products containing honey, beeswax, propolis, royal jelly and even bee venom are becoming star players and New Zealand is turning out some excellent products in this category. C– CERTIFICATIONS There is no ‘one label covers…

Taking it nice and slow is the best way to start a long weekend – just ask brunch queen Fran Mazza, co-creator of popular Auckland cafes Winona Forever, Sugar and Rude Boy. We share some of her best breakfast recipes (and a twist on a traditional Easter bundt cake) so you can recreate the cafe life without even getting out of your pyjamas come Easter morning. Chocolate granola Ready in 40 minutes | Serves 6 | DF 3 cups rolled oats ½ cup sunflower seeds ½ cup pumpkin seeds 2 Tbsp chia seeds 1 cup chopped raw nuts (almonds, pecans and/or walnuts are best) ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut 3 Tbsp organic cane sugar ⅔ cup coconut oil ¾ cup organic maple syrup 1 tsp sea salt ⅓ cup Dutch…

Kapiti Kikorangi is a triple cream blue with a smooth, golden curd and rich, buttery texture marbled with dense blue veining. Made using traditional cheesemaking techniques in Eltham, Taranaki, it is truly handcrafted. This highly acclaimed and popular cheese is the perfect indulgence for delighting guests and keeping entertaining refreshingly easy. It comes as a 125g Kikorangi half-moon shaped slice, or a 200g whole Baby Kikorangi, which is a slightly younger version enrobed in a dark velvety rind. Here we share three simple and beautiful homemade gourmet delicacies to entertain guests with, using only this artisan hero and a few everyday ingredients. These amazing flavour combinations are best accompanied by a medium-bodied chardonnay. Kikorangi with sticky honey & wine compote and thyme & sea salt crackers Ready in 1¼ hours…

This Mother’s Day, don your best apron and whip up a batch of bikkies to share with the mother figure in your life. Choose a citrus shortbread or transform a simple yet delicious vanilla biscuit into a pretty raspberry jam drop. For mums out there with young children, try baking these simple recipes together. Basic vanilla biscuit mix Ready in 40 minutes | Makes about 26 125g butter, softened ¾ cup caster sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 175g flour 1 Preheat the oven to 175°C and line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Using an electric beater on medium speed, cream the butter and sugar for 4-5 minutes until pale and creamy. 2 Add the egg and beat well. 3 Add vanilla and a pinch of salt and…

You’d be hard-pressed to find a location as delectable and decadent as Taveuni Palms – just ask one of the seven personal staff appointed to your villa to provide you with unsurpassed service, exquisite food and wine and, of course, privacy. With its swaying coconut trees, silky soft sandy beaches and serene turquoise waters, this estate – like many to be discovered in Fiji – offers an idyllic escape from the bustle of the city without sacrificing any of the perks. Here, dietary requirements are the rule, not the exception. Bespoke menus designed by your personal chef take full advantage of Fiji’s bounty of exotic produce, seafood and rainforest-grown aromatics such as ginger and chilli, while carefully catering to your preferences. Rest and relax or explore and discover – just…