Don’t you just love pickled foods? That sharp refreshingly acidic taste is just the best. This recipe uses both lemon juice and organic apple cider vinegar for a more complex tangy taste. I like to keep it very simple, but if you’re wanting to spice it up a little you can add a combination of whole garlic, bay leaf, sliced ginger, …
Lemon Clove Fly Buster
Flies don’t like the smell of lemons or the pungent scent of cloves. Combine the two and you have a natural fly repellent. For extra fly fighting oomph, add a few drops of lemongrass essential oil and clove bud essential oil. This tip was sent in by one of our newsletter subscribers. These attractive natural fly repellents are very easy to …
Trisha’s Homemade Hummus
You’re going to love this delicious hummus recipe from Trisha from Naturally By Trisha who makes our gorgeous lip balms, baby balm, and her own range of healing balms. Made from a handful of ingredients, it can be whipped up in minutes and is vastly superior in both taste and health-factor to the store-bought variety. “I spent this morning making …
DIY Lemon Coconut Furniture Polish
I tried this recipe out a couple of weeks ago and it’s fantastic. Super easy to make and is another way to use up all those lemons before the season comes to an end. This polish will keep for a couple of months if stored in a sealed jar in a dark cupboard. Once applied you will need to do …
Roasted Broccoli with Miso Glaze
The lovely Natalie Brady (our favourite holistic nutritionist) has shared one of her favourite side dish recipes on the blog this week. “I’m a Japanese food lover, and I’ve been to so many Japanese restaurants that offer broccoli coated in a delicious miso dressing so decided it was time that I created my own version of it. So here you …
Hydrating Kiwifruit Face Mask
Our friend and beauty blogger/YouTuber Zaytia has shared a lovely face mask recipe with us this week. As we were putting this newsletter together this morning we found out she gave birth to a gorgeous wee man in the early hours, huge congrats Zaytia and Jake. Who knew that kiwifruit was so good for the skin?! This hydrating mask – which also contains super spice, turmeric …
Awapuni’s Lemon Muffins
With only six ingredients, these delicious little muffins from the team at Awapuni Nurseries are quick and easy to make and are great for kids and adults alike to bake. The addition of fresh lemon zest makes them a lovely Spring dessert or treat. Perfect with a side of coconut yogurt or ice cream. And there’s an eggless option too. …
Trisha’s Lemon Madeira Cake
We all know someone with a lemon tree (if we’re not lucky to have one ourselves), and with lemons growing in abundance, why not get baking and try this gorgeous lemon Madeira cake recipe that Trisha adapted from one of Nigella’s. Make several and pop them in the freezer for when unexpected guests arrive, they’ll improve over time. “I’m a …
Easy Grapefruit And Lemon Marmalade
So many ripe lemons and grapefruit, BUT what to do with the excess? Try making this very easy marmalade. No peeling required – just chop and go! I like to substitute some of the sugar with Earthbound Raw Manuka Honey which gives a lovely flavour and produces a thick gooey marmalade. The secret to making great jam is to get …
Lemon Essential Oil Removes Soap Scum
Did you know that if you wipe your clean shower door with Lemon Essential Oil it will remove any build-up and keep your doors protected a little longer from soap scum. The best way to get a good clean is to first mix up equal parts of Wendyl’s Premium Double Strength White Vinegar and water, pour this solution into a …
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