Recipe by Leno – food experimenter, writer, blogger, and author of Crazy Cucumber Why Tropical Chia? The school year has begun. I started looking for new ideas and recipes for my daughter’s breakfast and lunch box. My goal was to create something healthy and delicious. On my last visit to my local vege shop I found beautiful seasonal [+]
One Percent Pat and Reuben are the faces behind One Percent Collective, a Wellington-based charity that’s pushing a generosity movement in Aotearoa. One Percent has grown from being a “small hack it all together yourself charity” to one that has raised over $335,000 from 300 Collective donors. In building a community, One Percent has picked [+]
by Leno, author of The Crazy Cucumber Blog Ingredients 600ml almond milk (or try using Vigour Vitality nut butter mylk) a few drops of vanilla extract 6 tbsp chia seeds (get the best organic seeds around for $12kg here) 2-3 tbsp rice syrup, agave, coconut nectar or maple syrup 250g strawberries, washed and drained + 2 finely sliced berries for [+]
Written by CHIA blogger Anna Watson According to Courtney and Abbey, co-founders of Body Love NZ, there is no such thing as a perfect time to start a venture. So in March last year, they just went ahead and made a start. Their latest Body Love Retreat camp sold out in just 48 hours. The [+]
Recipe created by the talented woman behind Wellness with Taryn Ingredients Base 3/4 cup walnuts 1 cup dates – pitted 1 tsp organic cold pressed coconut oil – melted 1/4 cup desiccated coconut Pinch of Himalayan rock salt Cashew Layer 70g or 1/2 cup cashew nuts (soaked overnight) 2 tablesppons of coconut cream 4-6 TBS [+]
I suspect a story of young New Zealanders who take off to backpack through Myanmar would scarcely make you bat an eyelid. What might grab your attention however, is what they did next. This particular group of Kiwis just couldn’t forget the taste of real poverty they encountered in a rural village in northwest Myanmar. [+]
Inspired by Deborah Manning, written by CHIA blogger Anna Watson The journey to combating food waste Deborah started out her career as a physiotherapist, went on to study law and spent several years working as a lawyer. But life had yet another opportunity waiting just around the corner. Deborah was reading the newspaper one day. [+]
We are on the hunt for CHIA lovers across the country to join our team. With sales at an all time high, and on the rise, we are looking to hire ambassadors in Tauranga, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington and Hawkes Bay (and other towns if you can make a case for them!). The role is flexible, part time [+]
Inspired by Makaia Carr, Founder of Motivate Me Written by Chia blogger, Anna Watson. For Makaia, Motivate Me New Zealand (MMNZ) is not just her business but a “thriving community”; an online hub where women can find support and motivation to achieve their goals, whatever those might be. The story behind Motivate Me is pretty [+]
CHIA + CACAO bites of goodness crafted by our very own 7010 -vegan, gluten free, and refined sugar free- Wet Ingredients: 1/2 cup of smooth nut butter 1/2 cup your favorite CHIA drink 3 tablespoons (45 mL) virgin coconut oil, softened but not hot 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Dry ingredients: 1/2 cup (50 g) [+]
The announcements have been made. The opening ceremony is underway. And as I contemplate a couple more months of wintery evenings my excitement levels only grow higher. Rio 2016 Olympics. It is upon us. And representing Aotearoa New Zealand in triathlon is none other than our pick for this month’s dose of inspiration, Tony Dodds. [+]
Inspired by Diane Foreman, recipient of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and listed by Forbes Magazine as one of Asia’s 50 most powerful women. Written by CHIA blogger Anna Watson Diane Foreman dropped out of school when she was 15, married at 18 and was a single mum by 21. In her 30s, Diane [+]
Courtesy of Taryn, www.WellnessWithTaryn.com INGREDIENTS 1 large banana (peeled, cut into chunks and frozen overnight) 4-6 fresh mint leaves Juice of one small lemon 1/2 cup Blackcurrant & Apple CHIA drink 1/2 cup plant milk (almond, soy, rice, oat or coconut are all good options) 1 Scoop Preferred Plant Based Protein Powder [+]
Created by Ashleigh from the FoodNest Ingredients: 3/4 of a bottle of CHIA (this one is blueberry) 1 large tablespoon of Honey 300mls of cream (or coconut cream) 6 tablespoons of milk (I used trim) 3 teaspoons of gelatine powder, dissolved in 1/4 cup of hot water 1 teaspoon of vanilla of your choice Method [+]