The Magic of Microbes

How on earth are fish guts and sourdough related? Isabel Pasch, a microbiologist, and a commercial baker says the fish microbiome, sourdough bread, the soil, and our own microbiomes, all operate the same way.  Understand one, and you can apply the principles to any other. Loaves and fishes Isabel’s science background, (MSc in Biology – […]

Almond Chocolate and Almond Vanilla-Cardamom Biscuits – Gluten-Free Sugar-Free

Gluten-Free Sugar-Free Chocolate Biscuits Having become, much to my own surprise, more interested in gluten-free sugar-free nutrition, I discovered what all the people who absolutely need to avoid these foods have to contend with, and just how difficult it is to find yummy treats. In the end I created my own and have experimented until […]

Bacon & Egg Savouries to Die For

Bacon & Egg Savouries to Die For - Photo Theresa Sjoquist

Bacon & Egg Savouries are not standard anywhere in the world. This version will impress your guests and make you look like a kitchen magician. Bacon & Egg Savouries are a wonderful lightish snack to take the edge off your hunger, or as a party finger food, or served piping hot from the oven instead […]

Devilish Egg Spread or Party Dip

Devilish Eggs - Photo Theresa Sjoquist

Devilish Egg Spread recipe for sandwiches, party dips or as a base for fancy hamburgers.   Devilish Eggs – Photo Theresa Sjoquist Devilish egg spread is a versatile, cheap, tasty filling for sandwiches, as well as a base flavour in smart hamburgers with a little smeared on each of the top and bottom buns instead […]

Vegetarian Spiced Kumara (Sweet Potato) & Feta Patties

Vegetarian Spiced Kumara and Feta cheese patties served with mango chutney and avocado - Photo Theresa Sjoquist

Vegetarian Spiced Kumara (Sweet Potato) & Feta Patties Delicious vegetarian, very filling, sweet potato and feta cheese patties served with sliced avocado, and mango chutney – comfort food to die for! In New Zealand, Kumara is the traditional sweet potato and my preference, but any sweet potato will work. If you are not a vegetarian, […]