Blogs

Part of the beauty of Aotearoa has to be our many walking tracks where we can step off the treadmill and enjoy a different route.

Best known for her contemporary romantic comedies, bestselling Kiwi author Catherine Robertson works hard at crafting lively banter and fresh funny lines, with a colourful backdrop providing plenty of inspiration and fun to help fill the pages.

Rather than being bugged out by creepy-crawlies, Polly perceives the potential for additional income.

Recommended Reading: Books by Aotearoa/New Zealand authors

Our resident bibliophile shares her thoughts on novels penned within our own shores

Rebecca knows that the No. 8 wire rule is a way of life.

These hot cross buns, laden with complex flavours and subtle spices, require a little more TLC – but they're worth it.

Sometimes late summer harvests are better shared.

Polly’s natural capacity for empathy makes her an Angel.

Nicola Galloway’s summer plum cobbler

Plum season is here, delivering its assortment in different shapes, sizes and flavours.

A simple yet delicious way to tackle a zucchini glut.

Rebecca takes measures to ensure that their trees last a few more lifetimes.

Rebecca reflects on the struggles of those who lived on their block of land before her family.

Electricity comes to Polly’s little section of Northland, and the lights — metaphorical and literal — go on.

Because nothing says Christmas cheer quite like chocolate.

Rebecca cracks some hazelnuts and makes a delicious bikkie.

Nicola harvests treasures from her own garden as well as her sister's to make this summer picnic-perfect afternoon tea.

Nicola welcomes broad bean season with a delicious spring snack.

Rebecca Stewart: Living with the seasons

Rebecca reflects on the changes that come each day on the farm during a new season's approach

Nicola makes the most of the short and sweet asparagus season.

Nicola talks about the importance of shopping local and the deliciousness that comes with it.

Nicola Galloway: Whole-Egg Lemon Honey

Our resident food blogger Nicola Galloway has penned a lemon honey recipe that bucks tradition — using whole eggs and actual honey as sweetener.

Rebecca Stewart: Nature will do what nature does

Each garden has different friends and foes, writes Rebecca.

What’s the secret to ageing well? Polly may have found it.

Did you know you can eat magnolia petals? Nicola demonstrates two delicious (and pretty) ways to do so.

Spring is here, and with it comes many livestock considerations.

Nicola Galloway: Chocolate Almond Butter

Nicola makes her version of a decadent classic - chocolate spread.

Nicola Galloway shares her go-to porridge recipe, as well as a delicious grab-and-go breakfast snack

Rebecca reflects on the joys of her homestead life and learnings.

Zingy citrus flavours brighten winter days and this delicious slaw.

After a rubbish summer, Polly falls in love with winter all over again.

Rebecca Stewart reflects on how the need to have a full fridge falls away when growing to eat.

No coffee? No problem. Opt for one of these soothing winter concoctions instead.

The underrated fruit with an abundance of delicious uses.

Digging, peeling, crushing and boiling yacon for a year of syrup.