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Introducing Superfoods: Ashwagandha
We are pleased to welcoming superfoods into the Mai Kai community. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary a superfood is “a food (such as salmon, broccoli, or blueberries) that is rich in...
Introducing Superfoods: Ashwagandha
We are pleased to welcoming superfoods into the Mai Kai community. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary a superfood is “a food (such as salmon, broccoli, or blueberries) that is rich in...
Sweet and Salty Kelp Popcorn seasoning (and oth...
At last week's Mai Kai sessions, we demoed how to easily make your popcorn at home! Find our recipe here: Mai Kai Homemade Popcorn Recipe We asked our Mai Kai...
Sweet and Salty Kelp Popcorn seasoning (and oth...
At last week's Mai Kai sessions, we demoed how to easily make your popcorn at home! Find our recipe here: Mai Kai Homemade Popcorn Recipe We asked our Mai Kai...
Wholesome Teriyaki in 5 Minutes
A more elaborate recap of one of the Mai Kai session demos we had late last month. Mai Kai team member Myah provided us with yet another easy Japanese flavour...
Wholesome Teriyaki in 5 Minutes
A more elaborate recap of one of the Mai Kai session demos we had late last month. Mai Kai team member Myah provided us with yet another easy Japanese flavour...
Tomato base sauce for anything! From Pizza & Pa...
Making your base sauces at home is not only a cost efficient way of filling tummies, it is also so much more nutrient dense option and actually- way more convenient...
Tomato base sauce for anything! From Pizza & Pa...
Making your base sauces at home is not only a cost efficient way of filling tummies, it is also so much more nutrient dense option and actually- way more convenient...
Growing guide: Kaanga seed
Maara Hapi are pleased to be able to share 3 varieties of corn seed with Mai Kai Whānau this week. All grown and saved in our maara from seed shared...
Growing guide: Kaanga seed
Maara Hapi are pleased to be able to share 3 varieties of corn seed with Mai Kai Whānau this week. All grown and saved in our maara from seed shared...
Myah's refreshing Miso and Sesame dressing!
One of our goals at Mai Kai is to introduce our whānau to ingredients they may not have ever normally used before, and this week we had a beautiful Miso...
Myah's refreshing Miso and Sesame dressing!
One of our goals at Mai Kai is to introduce our whānau to ingredients they may not have ever normally used before, and this week we had a beautiful Miso...
"Let them eat CABBAGE!" Simple Okonomiyaki recipe
Let them eat CABBAGE! Lucy got the job of finding some cabbage recipesfor the whānau and has been playing with an Okonomiyaki savoury Pancake recipefor the kai demo at this...
"Let them eat CABBAGE!" Simple Okonomiyaki recipe
Let them eat CABBAGE! Lucy got the job of finding some cabbage recipesfor the whānau and has been playing with an Okonomiyaki savoury Pancake recipefor the kai demo at this...
Easy Homemade Zhoug- A spicy taste of the Middl...
Zhoug is a spicy middle eastern condiment that utilises gluts of freshcoriander and parsley, perfect for this time of the year when everythingis bolting. It is traditionally a thicker paste...
Easy Homemade Zhoug- A spicy taste of the Middl...
Zhoug is a spicy middle eastern condiment that utilises gluts of freshcoriander and parsley, perfect for this time of the year when everythingis bolting. It is traditionally a thicker paste...
Why choose spelt flour?
Spelt, or “dinkel” is from the wheat family, but it is generally considered to be much softer and gentler on the digestive system than wheat. Spelt differs from wheat in...
Why choose spelt flour?
Spelt, or “dinkel” is from the wheat family, but it is generally considered to be much softer and gentler on the digestive system than wheat. Spelt differs from wheat in...
Canterbury Quinoa
Introducing our quinoa producer, Andrew Currie, farmer and grower of many crops! Avonmore Farm is 300 hectares of cropping land in Methven, Canterbury. Andrew’s journey into speciality crops began 15-20...
Canterbury Quinoa
Introducing our quinoa producer, Andrew Currie, farmer and grower of many crops! Avonmore Farm is 300 hectares of cropping land in Methven, Canterbury. Andrew’s journey into speciality crops began 15-20...
Wakame Salad recipes- Japanese Cucumber Seaweed...
Recipe for a Simple Seaweed Salad - Soak 15g/2 tbsp dried wakame in warm water for 5 minutes. Drain well and squeeze out excess liquid. Chop finely. Tranfser to a...
Wakame Salad recipes- Japanese Cucumber Seaweed...
Recipe for a Simple Seaweed Salad - Soak 15g/2 tbsp dried wakame in warm water for 5 minutes. Drain well and squeeze out excess liquid. Chop finely. Tranfser to a...
Tamarillo Chutney
"Tamarillo’s are a real treat, a luxurious fruit with a rich deep flavour. I love the way they can carry spice and lend themselves to sweet or savoury dishes. I...
Tamarillo Chutney
"Tamarillo’s are a real treat, a luxurious fruit with a rich deep flavour. I love the way they can carry spice and lend themselves to sweet or savoury dishes. I...
Fleur's Golden Paste
Recipe for Fleur's Golden Paste as demo'd in our Mai Kai session. Golden paste is an ancient Arurvedic remedy to support health and wellbeing. It is usually served by stirring...
Fleur's Golden Paste
Recipe for Fleur's Golden Paste as demo'd in our Mai Kai session. Golden paste is an ancient Arurvedic remedy to support health and wellbeing. It is usually served by stirring...
Growing guide: Strawberries
Bare-Rooted Rōpere (Strawberries) – Straight from the Māra to You 🍓 This week’s box includes bare-rooted rōpere plants, lovingly harvested from runners at Maara Hapi. A huge mihi to them...
Growing guide: Strawberries
Bare-Rooted Rōpere (Strawberries) – Straight from the Māra to You 🍓 This week’s box includes bare-rooted rōpere plants, lovingly harvested from runners at Maara Hapi. A huge mihi to them...
Jerusalem Artichoke Chowder
Recipe by Alesha Bilbrough-Collins of @bearlionfoods – one of our favourite NZ cooks based in Whakatū, Nelson. This earthy, silky chowder showcases the humble Jerusalem artichoke (we call them fartychokes...
Jerusalem Artichoke Chowder
Recipe by Alesha Bilbrough-Collins of @bearlionfoods – one of our favourite NZ cooks based in Whakatū, Nelson. This earthy, silky chowder showcases the humble Jerusalem artichoke (we call them fartychokes...
Jerusalem Artichokes
Also called sunchokes, Jerusalem artichokes are the knobbly, earthy tubers of a sunflower relative — not artichokes at all, despite the name! They have a sweet, nutty, slightly earthy flavour...
Jerusalem Artichokes
Also called sunchokes, Jerusalem artichokes are the knobbly, earthy tubers of a sunflower relative — not artichokes at all, despite the name! They have a sweet, nutty, slightly earthy flavour...
Quick Cook Oats
Looking for a quick, healthy breakfast that fills your puku and fuels your day? Quick cook oats are the one! They’re affordable, fast to make, and packed with goodness —...
Quick Cook Oats
Looking for a quick, healthy breakfast that fills your puku and fuels your day? Quick cook oats are the one! They’re affordable, fast to make, and packed with goodness —...
Ngā Kākano Pī (Legumes): Pea & Ham Soup
At Mai Kai, we’re all about getting whānau buzzing about ngā kākano pī – legumes! Why? Because legumes are tāonga for our whenua and our kai: They’re affordable, nutritious, and...
Ngā Kākano Pī (Legumes): Pea & Ham Soup
At Mai Kai, we’re all about getting whānau buzzing about ngā kākano pī – legumes! Why? Because legumes are tāonga for our whenua and our kai: They’re affordable, nutritious, and...
