Recipe

Pic’s Peanut Butter Caramel Magnums

Makes 6 ice creams

INGREDIENTS

Ice Cream

1/2 cup cashews 100ml canned coconut milk

2–3 tbsp agave/honey 30ml milk

Chocolate

70g chocolate 1 1/2 tbsp melted coconut oil 2 tbsp crushed peanuts Peanut Caramel

2 tbsp Pic’s Peanut Butter 1 tbsp honey/agave Handful crushed peanuts

METHOD Blend the cashews, milks and sweetener together in a high speed blender until smooth and creamy.

Pour this into your ice lolly mould and place these in the freezer for 4 hours+ or until set.

Mix together the peanut butter and sweetener, then spread this over each of the ice creams, sprinkle over some of the peanuts and pop them onto a parchment lined tray. Return these to the freezer for an hour.

Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together, then stir through the crushed peanuts. Carefully dip each of the magnums into the chocolate, ensuring even coverage and allow any excess to drip off.

Once coated in the chocolate layer, lay them back onto the lined tray and leave in the freezer for an additional 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.

Book a free tour at Pic’s Peanut Butter World. Hear the Pic’s story, learn all about their peanuts and watch what happens on the factory floor. For more delicious recipes visit picspeanutbutter.com.

Ben & Maxxi Asian Eatery

When everyone wants something different for dinner, come here. Taking Asian Fusion to all new levels, try the Sticky Hoisin Duck Burger or Tom Yum Pizza. Dine inside or enjoy eating in the sunshine with a local beer or wine. Now partnering with neighbouring restaurant The Lemongrass, both menus are on offer in each restaurant giving you more choices than ever.

294 Queen St, Richmond | Ph 541 0665 www.benandmaxxi.co.nz

McCashin’s Tap Room

Classy microbrewery, cafe and beer garden dispensing creative brews and inventive pub fare. Staff can school you up on the best brew for you. Take a brewery tour, enjoy some great food and soak up the atmosphere. Open from breakfast until late.

660 Main Rd, Stoke Ph: 03 547 0329 www.mccashins.co.nz Ambrosia Café

As soon as you step inside, the smell of freshly brewed coffee and the delicious daily fare sets your mouth watering. Ambrosia Café is licensed, so whether you want a quick coffee and something sweet, brunch, lunch with friends, a business lunch or a glass of wine and a snack, it’s all here. Open every day.

226 Queen St, Richmond Ph: 03 544 0025 www.ambrosiacafe.co.nz

Anchor Restaurant and Bar

Top quality food is best served with amazing ocean views! Blessed with a fantastic spot on the water, you will feel welcomed and won’t want to leave. Specialising in local seafood and steaks, there are also delectable choices for non-meat eaters, people with special dietary needs and kids.

62 Vickerman St, Port Nelson Ph: 03 546 6614 www.anchorrestaurant.co.nz The Indian Cafe

With three great locations you can enjoy Indian Cafe’s delicious food no matter where you are. Head in and find out why Indian Café is the favourite choice for anyone looking for the highest quality food and a memorable cuisine experience. All venues offer intimate restaurant dining and courtyard settings and takeaway options.

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Squires Pub and Café

For delicious food, or to wind down with a hot coffee, or a nice cold beer, there’s always a friendly welcome at Squires. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, their freshly baked scones and muffins and ready-made delights in the cabinet are perfect for food on the run. Enjoy a meal from their al-a-carte menu or be tempted by the tasty options on the bar and snack menu.

Miracle Asian Restaurant

From classic Chinese to signature Thai family dishes, Miracle Restaurant offers rich and diverse Asian fusion cuisine. Meals are based around the concept of sharing, and yum cha is served at lunchtime. Popular set menus are now available for individual diners, and all menu items can be ordered online for takeaway. Fully licensed and open seven days for lunch and dinner.

200 Hardy St, Nelson Ph 03 545 8163 www.miracleasian.co.nz

Burger Culture

Burger Culture is Nelson’s only dedicated burger joint, and their menu is made with love, and it shows. Burger buns are home baked every morning and beef patties are hand minced on site. Their freshly made donuts, sodas and milkshakes are to die for. They use local, ethical produce and suppliers and proudly partner with local beeroes, Hop Federation.

279 Trafalgar St, Nelson Ph: 03 546 9020 www.burgerculture.co.nz Kai Restaurant and Bar

There is no better place to enjoy Tasman’s famous local produce, wines, beers and ciders than this restaurant and bar right on Kaiteriteri beach. Choose a delicious meal from the new summer menu, relax on the beach-side deck with a coffee or savour a cocktail at the bar and take in the breath-taking view. Open over summer from 9am–4:30pm (Mon-Wed) and 9am–late (Thurs–Sun). Mapua Village Bakery

Come and experience their warm, friendly atmosphere with the delightful aromas of a homestyle bakery and cafe. Bring the kids, have your meeting, or just indulge in one of their many delightful food options. Try their gourmet pies, artisan breads or lavish cakes. They serve supreme coffee which will add a bounce to your day.

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Nelson Farmers Market

Artisan food and a wide range of fresh local produce that will transform your at home dining experience into something sublime. Farmers Market’s build and strengthen local communities, support local food related businesses, and give consumers access to regional products. If you care about where your food comes from, meet the local growers and producers on site every Wednesday from 8.30am to 1.30pm, rain or shine. Kirby Lane, Nelson (next to The Kitchen on Bridge St) Ph 022 010 2776 www.nelsonfarmersmarket.org.nz 68 Aranui Rd, Mapua Ph: 03 540 3656 www.mapuavillagebakery.co.nz

Healthy habits

We’re not here to talk about total body transformations, swearing off carbs or overhauling your fitness routine. We’ve got far better news! In fact, we’re here to fill you in on some simple ways to improve your health and wellbeing.

Walk it off

The process of digestion actually ramps up our metabolisms temporarily; a brief walk does the same. Together, a short walk within 20 minutes of eating is believed to increase the metabolism by 20 percent, leading to an increase in caloric burn. What better motivation do you need to get off the couch? Just breathe

Ever noticed when you’re stressed, you tend to take shorter, sharper breaths? Diaphragmatic or belly breathing comes with a raft of benefits, like alleviating stress and even lowering your heart rate and blood pressure. Research shows deep breathing through the nose, as opposed to the mouth enhances cognitive function, such as memory! Something fishy

With its ability to prevent heart disease and stroke, we all need more omega-3 fats in our lives — but humans can’t produce them ourselves. Thankfully there’s a tasty way to get the benefits — eat more fish! Seafood is packed with high-quality protein, vitamin D and calcium, but low in total and saturated fat.

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Seasonal allergies a pet topic for animal health experts

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy — except if you are an animal that suffers from seasonal allergies. If your canine pal’s eyes are weeping or your feline’s nose is sniffly and sneezy, or your pet is performing like an extra in the Itchy and Scratchy Show, they could be symptoms of the same seasonal allergies we humans suffer.

At this time of year, fleas and tics might be the obvious culprit, but veterinarian Kim Green and naturopath practitioner Aline Candish say it is worth considering pollen and grasses as the problem. Kim, who is one of the team at Halifax Veterinary Centre, says allergies in animals is a big topic, especially in Nelson.

“There are animals elsewhere that are fine, then they come to Nelson and they’re not fine.” Kim says problems tend to manifest more in their skin, which becomes irritated, leading to scratching, biting and nibbling, and then rashes. She says it happens mostly in summer, but it can be a year-round problem. Allergies in pets might also be triggered by what is in the environment, such as chemicals in certain pesticides commonly used in households and in gardens. “They might come into contact with something, the skin gets inflamed then the animal scratches and licks and by the time they come in to see a vet, they might have a secondary infection.” For those who choose natural remedies at home, they're also available for pets. Nelson based O2B Healthy Limited, which makes natural health products on site at its Wakatu Estate factory, has been making natural supplements for pets since 2015. The company’s naturopathic practitioner Aline Candish says allergy relief in pets is an area of growing interest.

“Herbal and nutritional medicine can be used by humans and animals alike. We have similar issues.

“My dog has had really bad eczema around the eyes. I wasn’t too sure what was going on, except I knew we were in seasonal allergy time. I gave her the allergy relief for a couple of days and it completely cleared up.” Aline says different breeds are more sensitive to pollen and grass, and it pays to get good advice before administering any treatment. Alongside allergies and dehydration at this time of year, pet owners are also advised to watch out for fleas.

Kim says classic signs in pets is scratching, but owners can confirm the presence of fleas by the dirt they leave – the little black flecks of poo that dissolve into blood, siphoned up from the animal off which they have fed. Once fleas have taken up residence and laid their eggs, they are hard to get rid of. “Every animal is like a little saltshaker. “As cats walk around the neighbourhood, and lay under a bush, off drop the eggs which then live in the soil, the pet litter or carpet. They can lie dormant for a lot of winter and by spring the eggs go, ‘let’s hatch’!” Kim says she sees a lot more problems with fleas on dogs when there is a cat in the household.

“Cats bring them in, but generally fleas are happy if they’ve got room and they’ll stay on their host, but they can leap from one animal to the other.” And…they can also jump on to their owners.