As promised last week, I want to share with you my own experience of getting to know a few of the ni-Vanuatu RSE workers that come to New Zealand to work in the horticulture and viticulture industries. You will know that…
This "recipe" was shared with me recently by a friend who was cutting out dairy from her diet, but still, at that stage anyway, was wanting to enjoy her daily cup of organic coffee. So I gave this a try,…
Three years have passed since we first met ni-Vanuatu RSE (Recognised Seasonal Employer) Scheme workers in New Zealand. We have observed how the confidence of those who return year after year, has grown by working, living, participating and being acknowledged as valued members of our…
This recipe appears on our "recipes page" but I wanted to shout from the roof tops the simplicity of this delicious morsel. Zingy Ginger Crunch – dairy free 130 g Lav Kokonas Virgin Coconut Oil 125 g Coconut Sugar 200g Flour…
The aroma, vibrance of colour and intensity of flavours. Proud to be Vanuatu. They must be tried to be believed. Vanilla products, Ground Ginger and Ground Turmeric are now ALL back in stock. Good things take time, and their time has arrived!
Gluten Free flour alternatives can be a little tricky to work with and sometimes, alas the results in baking can been something akin to dry cardboard. Because of my love affair with all things kokonas (coconut) I started using coconut…
Virgin Coconut Oil is naturally anti-bacterial as well as anti-fungal. Exfoliating any part of your body is a nice way to reinvigorate blood vessels to get pumping. Why not try this simple blend so you can indulge your senses and…
From our first visit to Vanuatu in 2010 I had wanted to visit Lelepa and Moso Islands in the Havannah Harbour. Finally, on visit number 5 to Vanuatu and clocking in about 8 islands, Lelepa and neighbouring Moso, finally made…
We are rolling into week 4 of the better fitness and nutrition for Mrs LK. Summer was pretty much work, work, work and admittedly that meant that a few things needed to slide a little. However, having made the commitment to head back…
It seems to have been a particularly busy week, so the snack of the week has to be quick and easy. This one ticks that box for me. Coconut chips. I probably won't be eating them for the entire week as they can…