http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz en-us Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:54:28 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/post/128006/megans-fantastic-beetroot-brownie/ Tairoa Lodge's Chef Megan did the unthinkable.Megan changed the tried and true, world famous in Hāwera, Chocolate Brownie locals know and love.Not gonna lie, I was nervous!It's a testament to her skill in the kitchen that the Beetroot Brownie was amazing.It was one of the top dishes enjoyed by guests at our recent Feastival event.Guests got to see where the beetroot was grown here at Goldbush Micro Farm, then enjoyed the Modified Chocolate Brownie as one of three (3!) desserts on the degustatio... Mon, 06 May 2024 06:33:25 +1200 http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/#post128006 http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/post/127772/mushroom-pate/ The very first course for Feastival at Tairoa Lodge was Mushroom Paté. Linda was generous enough to share her recipes with us. There's a download link below if you want to print this.... Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:51:49 +1200 http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/#post127772 http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/post/115662/eat-well-at-christmas/ I want to introduce you to a word I love, ‘replete’.You may not have heard it before, but my grandfather used to use it often.Anytime there was a big celebration meal Grandad Eccleshall would lean back in his chair when he was done eating and say:“I am replete”.It’s the perfect word to describe that feeling of pleasantly full, after a delicious meal.Do you feel replete after a family gathering?Or do you feel stuffed, bloated and full of regret?I know what it’s like, this used to be m... Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:18:08 +1300 http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/#post115662 http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/post/112566/sorrel-info-sheet/ We love the tangy, apple, lemon flavour of sorrel here at Goldbush, also known as common sorrel, garden sorrel or the Latin Rumex Acetosa.Sorrel is a flavorful ingredient known for its sour, acidic taste reminiscent of lemon zest, the distinct flavor of sorrel is owed to a naturally occurring compound called oxalic acid, also found in spinach, chard and beetroot.It has long, arrow-shaped leaves with a bright, emerald-hued color and is considered a herb and a leafy green vegetable.For the full So... Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:15:57 +1300 http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/#post112566 http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/post/111159/stir-fry-formula/ I know you want to eat more vegetables.Sometimes it's been a week since you loaded them into your fridge and they're still sitting there.You feel bummed you're going to waste good food and your hard-earned money.Finding inspiration is so difficult.I can help with my Tasty Tangle Stir-Fry Formula.This simple formula can be used with whatever veges you have in your fridge or garden to create a delicious, nutritious meal the whole family will love.... Sat, 30 Sep 2023 09:01:32 +1300 http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/#post111159 http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/post/87140/green-cubes/ I know it can feel like a lot when you're not used to eating an abundance of leafy greens like kale and sorrel.There's a lot of leafy green vegetables in our vege bags at this time of the year, they grow well (and quickly) and a lot of them I can't grow in Summer as it's too hot for them.I hear from my customers that there's so many greens and they're not used to eating them, but we all know how good they are for us and we should be eating more of them.I can help, with a simple way to use those ... Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/#post87140 http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/post/110038/get-freshness-now/ When you head out for your usual trip to the supermarket, you might relate to the same disheartening experience we once had.When you walk through the aisles all you find are sad, droopy veges that lack the oomph and flavor you're craving. It's nothing like the veges of your childhood that used to explode with taste, leaving your taste buds doing a happy dance.But what if I told you there's another way? Imagine a journey where the reality of fresh produce in your kitchen fills you with excitement... Sat, 09 Sep 2023 09:20:57 +1200 http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/#post110038 http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/post/109052/delicious-creamy-peanut-dressing/ This creamy peanut dressing couldn't be more simple, who doesn't love a throw it all in a jar and shake recipe!?!I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, it goes well with a variety of salads, or leave out the olive oil and use it as a dipping sauce.Ingredients:¼ cup smooth peanut butter¼ cup orange juice1 clove garlic minced or grated1 Tbsp tamari or soy sauce2 tsp rice vinegar or white vinegar2 tsp maple syrup1 tsp grated fresh ginger1/2 cup olive oilDirections:Put all ingredients in a jar and s... Mon, 21 Aug 2023 07:30:18 +1200 http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/#post109052 http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/post/107431/a-chance-meeting-with-a-saffron-farmer/ It was hot and dusty, as we climbed the dimly lit stairs to the roof of the five-storey building.Under a wooden lean-to, built on the flat roof of the mud coloured building, was a collection of goats and sheep, I couldn't help but think about how all their food would need to be carried up the stairs.There's limited farming land in the city of Luxor though, and the animals were safe on top of the building, while crocuses grew in the dusty earth next to the apartments.It was a fascinating insight ... Mon, 17 Jul 2023 19:13:35 +1200 http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/#post107431 http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/post/106711/luscious-chocolate-cake-recipe-your-family-will-love/ Are you after a wonderful chocolate cake your whole family will love?If you’re looking for a decadent chocolate cake and love the idea of making it with vegetables, have I got the recipe for you.This cake has the most amazing texture, it is crumbly and oh so delicious and so long as you grate the pumpkin finely you can’t even tell it’s there.If you prefer something sweeter, use a sweeter frosting, it is very rich so you don’t need much, I recommend a spoon to eat it with.Everyone is alwa... Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:35:36 +1200 http://www.goldbushmicrofarm.nz/blog/#post106711