Recipes

The Rangiora pair going nuts for sustainable plant mylk bases

The Rangiora pair going nuts for sustainable plant mylk bases

A Christchurch family is grinding away at a fresh solution to the plastic waste caused by plant-milk containers. Words: Sarah Templeton Jemma Turner’s year-long Indonesian surf break was intended as time out, a slower-paced life with her partner Max Delore away from the stresses of the city and her career in project coordination and management. She’d planned to focus on nothing more than the waves. Inspiration struck during her daily morning coffee run. “At our local café, they ground up whole nuts and seeds to make a mylk base to which they’d add water,” she says. It was something Jemma...

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We visit the oldest remaining Komeda Coffee cafe in Japan for a retro blast from the past

We visit the oldest remaining Komeda Coffee cafe in Japan for a retro blast from the past

And it did not disappoint! Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither was Japanese coffee shop Komeda Coffee. The nationwide cafe, lauded–at least on our site–as the home of epic desserts and delicious lunch fare, and chosen as the most satisfying cafe in Japan by customers, had to start somewhere, and that somewhere was a single cafe in Kamiyama-cho, Nagoya. And since that cafe is still open to business today, serving as the main branch, we decided, as fans of the old-timey coffee shop, that it would be cool to visit the oldest Komeda Coffee and enjoy some retro...

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Mini Banana Oat Chocolate Chip Muffins

Mini Banana Oat Chocolate Chip Muffins

Looking for an easy healthier muffin option for the family? Look no further because this muffin recipe will become a new family favorite and it’s great for little ones too! Let’s cut all the fluff and get strait to the good part… Ingredients 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 large ripe bananas) 1/4 cup coconut oil, butter, or avocado oil (melted) 2 tsp vanilla extract 2tbsp maple syrup or honey 1 large egg 1 cup of oat flour or all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup chocolate chips Baking Tools 2 medium size mixing bowls fork...

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Old Navy Graphic & Solid Tees from $4 (Regularly $13+) | Includes Flag Tees for 4th of July

Old Navy Graphic & Solid Tees from $4 (Regularly $13+) | Includes Flag Tees for 4th of July

Old Navy sales fit us to a tee! Today, June 25th only, dash on over to Old Navy where they are offering women’s and men’s graphic tees for just $5 (regularly $12.99+) — both in-store and online! Note this is a popular sale so sizes are selling out quickly. Plus, you can score Old Navy Flag Tees as low as $4 too – no promo code needed! There are so many great Old Navy deals right now that are perfect for grabbing a few new outfits for summer. Who doesn’t need a few more t-shirts to toss into their pool...

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Weekly Meal Plan 6/26/23 – 7/2/23

Weekly Meal Plan 6/26/23 – 7/2/23

This week’s meal plan includes plenty of recipes for your 4th of July festivities if you’re planning ahead!  When peach season and 4th of July coincide, you know it’s going to be a week of tasty food! Notes from this week’s meal plan: Homemade Muesli You can store this muesli in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. A great gluten free recipe option Air Fryer Breakfast Recipe – Banana Cinnamon Roll Muffins If you don’t have an air fryer, bake muffins in a muffin pan in an oven at 350 for 28 minute. Egg Cups You can use any vegetables...

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