Fennec Food Edition | Vol.3 No.4

food.

VOL 3 I NO 4

WE’RE LOSING OUR LIDS!*

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SNACKS page 18

bacon page 26

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PANTRY ONLY ORGANIC Only Organic have spent the last 20 years specialising in certified organic meals for little ones right here in West Auckland.

The innovative recipes feature three soups and four meals packed with certified organic ingredients.

These delicious recipes are super convenient and made with only the best quality ingredients with no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.

Stored at ambient temperature, these pantry staples are ready-to-eat within 90 seconds in the microwave and can be enjoyed on their own, or added to other dishes.

UPCYCLED GRAIN PROJECT Snacks that are helping to save the planet? Upcycled Grain Projects range is achieving just that. By rescuing ‘spent’ grain’ from the beer brewing process they are helping to reduce food waste and environmental impacts.

Their newest range - Grain Crisps are indulgent and innovative In four flavours – Cranberry & Coconut, Fig & Cardamom, Orange & Sesame and Raisin & Rosemary.

Enjoy Grain Crisps solo or add to any platter board.

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BE RIGHT Be Right Konjac pastas are gluten free, keto friendly, 99 percent fat free and have been rebranded with the new name ‘Plant Based Low Calorie’ to reflect that there’s only 10 calories per 100g and that they’re a vegan friendly option.

The new Plant Based Low Calorie Spaghetti and Fettucine will be available in a convenient 6 pack shipper.

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DATELLA The delicious spreads are great for pancakes, oatmeal, morning cereals, smoothies, raw baking, yoghurt and toast. But, if you are after something cheeky, they work straight off the spoon as well.

Datella's Date Spread comes ready in four flavours - Original, Cinnamon, Chocolate and Mixed Spice.

Each jar is vegan, paleo, nut, gluten and dairy-free with no added sugar. They are 100 percent natural and made right here on kiwi soil.

ALAMIR BAKERY Alamir Bakery has been producing authentic Lebanese food in New Zealand since 1992 and it is proud to announce the newest addition to its product range - Frozen Falafel Bites.

Great in a kebab, sandwich, salad or with a dip (Alamir tarator tahini sauce or Hummus to be precise), the Frozen Falafel Bites are nutritious, convenient and affordable. They are also glutenfree and Vegan.

Falafel has been a staple in the

Middle Eastern diet for thousands of years. Alamir Bakery is proud to add another product to its range that is natural and embodies the food that has been made in Lebanon for generations.

Alamir Bakery is owned and operated in Wellington and continues to provide the nation with "delicious Lebanese snacks and baking."

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BIG EV’S Bring a little spice to everyday life with Big Ev’s highly acclaimed Sauces, Italian Sauces, and Chilli Jams, made locally with natural ingredients. No soy, gluten or dairy products are used, the sauces are Vegan and Vegetarian friendly and have no added preservatives.

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MR HAMFREYS Mr Hamfreys have done it again!

With four delicious new creations, perfect to enjoy at home and on the go. With New Zealand’s first Bacon Jerky and the largest pack of Bacon Bites on the market.

Mr Hamfreys Bacon Jerky is available in 2 delicious flavours, Maple Glazed and Nice n Spicy and the Pork Jerky is a mouth-watering Sweet & Sour flavour.

LOW CARB ZONE Low Carb Snack is the healthy breakfast or superb snacking choice – in a glass jar.

Using sustainable packaging and sustainably sourced organic ingredients.

4 sweet flavours and 4 savoury flavours to choose from.

YO PITTS! New York based company, Yo Pitts!

Foods has introduced the ‘Snack Pack’, allowing you to enjoy two of their delicious mustard flavours on the go!

The new snack line of all-natural mustard coupled with pretzels and bread sticks are the perfect addition to the Yo Pitts! Foods condiment line of three ketchup flavours and 10 mustard flavours.

The available flavours of ‘Snack Pack’ are Smoked Maple Mustard & Pretzel, Smoked Maple Mustard & Plain Bread Sticks, Tangy Mustard & Pretzel and Tangy Mustard & Sesame Bread Sticks.

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KITKAT KitKat Chunky with Lotus Biscoff is finally arriving in Aotearoa to inspire a bigger, bolder break with a biscuity twist.

Combining the iconic crisp oven-baked wafer finger of KitKat Chunky with the beloved caramelised biscuit spread of Lotus Biscoff, this launch will be sure to satisfy.

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WHITTAKER'S After much anticipation and excitement, Whittaker’s is pleased to confirm the release of its Oat Milk 42% cocoa chocolate proudly made with locally sourced Harraways oats.

This delicious new addition to Whittaker’s permanent range is the result of nearly two years’ work perfecting the recipe and applying a bit of kiwi ingenuity.

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The quick, easy alternative to calorie-heavy wheat and rice products

Delicious pork crackle that is keto friendly, gluten free and contains no MSG

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BENNETTO Bennetto Natural Foods have just released the second of the limited edition illustrated ‘Original Dark’ bars. Each year Bennetto work with Forest and Bird Society to honour the reigning “New Zealand Bird of the Year” which the current bird just happened to be a native bat the Pekapeka-tou-roa! These bars are beautifully illustrated by New Zealand water colour artist

Henrietta Harris and are sure to be collectors pieces.

The chocolate itself is a premium quality all dark in 60% cocoa, organic and Fairtrade certified, vegan and gluten free. All profits from this bar go directly to Forest and Bird so they can continue the conservation work in Aotearoa and protect the critically endanger species like native bat.

PASCALL Following on from the release of the Cadbury Dairy Milk Boysenberry Ripple inspired chocolate block, Pascall Lumps are here to satisfy the Kiwi sweet tooth.

Tip Top Boysenberry Ripple has long been one of New Zealand’s most popular ice cream flavours, so Pascall wanted to show their appreciation by creating Pascall Lumps inspired by Tip Top Boysenberry Ripple.

The new Pascall Lumps will only be available to Kiwis for a limited time.

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LINDT The Lindt Master Chocolatiers using oat and almond have created a smooth and creamy chocolate… with no dairy!

Reasons to buy: Lindt Vegan blocks are better for the environment and better for your health, made with 100 percent recyclable packaging.

Smooth and delicious.

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From the pristine Pacific archipelago of the Solomon Islands, Solomons Gold Chocolate hand-select the best cacao beans and handcraft them in New Zealand to create a chocolate that is as pure as the Pacific...

• Organic • Vegan Certified • Handcrafted in Mt Maunganui

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HONEY HADDRELL’S Waikato honey business, Haddrell’s, has had sweet success on the world stage picking up two coveted awards at the 2022 London International Honey Awards.

Haddrell’s Mānuka Honey UMF 22+ and Limited Edition Mānuka Honey UMF 25+ have both been awarded silver quality medals at the Awards, which recognise the very best honeys from around the world.

They are also one of the founding members of the Unique Mānuka Factor Honey Association (UMFHA), meaning all its UMF-rated honeys are independently certified guaranteeing product quality.

SWEET STING Sweet Sting is not the typical honey business, they make honey based hot sauce. The Sweet Sting Original is a chilli infused honey inspired by the beautiful buzz of sweet and heat. It is a product unlike regular honey and can be used for so much more than a toast topping.

Right now Sweet Sting has five

core products including the Sweet Sting Original Hot Honey, Hot Honey Mustard and Space Jam. All three of the core condiments are designed to drizzle, dunk, dip or baste flavours to new levels. They also have a limited edition range of The World’s Hottest Honey.

HUNT & GATHER BEE CO. Hunt and Gather Bee Co. treat their bees like part of the team or even part of the family. Their ethical beekeeping practices go above and beyond to ensure sustainable business practices and great tasting honey. They produce a range of premium, ethical and sustainable raw forest honeys and honey products.

Their honey range consists of five different raw varieties - Mānuka, Kānuka, Rewarewa, Bush Blend and West Coast Blend. The honey is produced in small, traceable batche harvests and uses no heat treatment.

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MANAWA The Raw Forest Honey and Lime Infusion is the perfect formula so it's not only good for you but tastes superb as well. Sold out at the Auckland Food Show 2021 – a crowd favourite.

Drink dissolved in water instead of tea or coffee, morning, noon and

night. Hot or cold as a refreshing drink to keep your energy up, avoid caffeine, and keep you in good health. Or straight out of the jar, on toast, in your smoothies or drizzled on ice-cream or pancakes. Try it wherever you would use honey!

SWEETREE HONEY Sweetree currently boasts a range of six different single-variety honeys that are available in both 250g and 500g glass jars Hakarimata, Four Brothers Reserve, Ohinewai, Horsham Downs, Kirikiriroa & Ohui.

Just as a glass of great wine highlights the terrain of its grapes, Sweetree honey reflects the location and season in which the bees worked their magic.

3 FEATHERS 3 Feathers are a proudly 100 percent family-owned and operated business located in the heart of King Country, New Zealand.

They have eight raw honey varieties available: Creamed Lemon, Creamed Raspberry, Creamed Vanilla, Creamed Wildflower, Manuka Multifloral, Lemon, Bush and Wildflower Honey.

Their honey varieties are bottled and creamed at the family site.

Each batch remains isolated once it has been extracted to maintain

the distinct colour and flavour of the flora available to their bees.

Wildflower and bush honey are their most common varieties, while Manuka and Rearewa are available seasonally.

3 Feathers also produces a multipurpose Manuka balm that only contains five ingredients: Manuka essential oil, beeswax, organic coconut oil, grapeseed oil and lemon essential oil. It is a healing balm perfect for a variety of topical ailments.

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NON-ALCOHOLIC ALMIGHTY In a bid to take on traditional energy drinks with a modern healthy alternative, Almighty has launched Almighty Active, a sugarfree sparkling water with added natural caffeine and a hint of natural flavour.

Each can of Almighty Active has the naturally flavoured sparkling water that Almighty is already so well-known for, with 80mg of natural caffeine in it - about the same as a cup of coffee - and nothing more.

Available in singles and handy 4 packs.

AROHA DRINKS “Coes“ is Aroha Drinks' new range of locally made drinks, and is named in reference to the site, “Coes ford” where the Aroha Drinks bottling factory is located near the Selwyn river in Canterbury.

Organic sugar and top quality single strength juices are the, not so secret, reason the drinks taste so good. Aroha Drinks seek to prove you can maximise the taste while minimising the footprint.

THE APPLE PRESS The world’s best apple juice The Apple Press known for its apple juice by variety range, is bringing back the crowd favourite Granny Smith for a limited time only. The tartest of them all, this juice tastes just like a fresh Granny Smith apple. Crack one open and get ready to pucker up - it packs a tangy punch!

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Looks like a bottle.

Tastes like a fresh apple.

Bloody genius.

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NON-ALCOHOLIC BARKER’S OF GERALDINE Barker’s new Fruit Smoothie Bases are the easy way to make great tasting smoothies for everyone to enjoy!

The range includes Mixed Berry; Mango & Passionfruit; and Kiwifruit & Passionfruit with Spirulina – contain 97% fruit, no refined sugar, plus the benefits of Vitamin C. Combine with milk of your choice or get creative with yoghurt, banana, oats, chia, ice-cream or whatever takes your fancy. They’re also perfect for flavouring your protein shake!

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ALMIGHTY If Almighty were to put your summer holiday in a can, it would taste like their newest Passionfruit Sparkling Water. Tropical bliss is just a sip away when you crack open this fizz filled classic. With the perfect balance of sweetness and tang, it’s sun-ripened passionfruit from your first whiff to your last sip.

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NO UGLY Winter’s here and there’s no doubt the ugly lurgy is creeping into our lives.

With the No Ugly range of eight wellness tonics, there isn't a wellbeing need that the range doesn’t meet.

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Bring your A-game Almighty, but faster.

Introducing Almighty Active. Naturally flavoured sparkling water with 80mg of natural caffeine and that’s it. No sugar, nothing artificial, nothing you can’t pronounce.

Clean, lean energy for morning strollers, yoga mat rollers, outdoor explorers and sweaty dance floorers.

CHILLED HEARTLAND The latest headliner of Heartland’s range of 100 percent NZ pork products is the new sweet BBQ pork ribeye roast.

Marinated in Heartland’s sweet BBQ sauce, this mouthwatering roast combines quality and great taste.

Like all of Heartland’s roast products, it’s super easy to prepare. Simply pop the roast in the oven or cook it on the BBQ for 30-35 minutes.

Whatever the occasion, the sweet BBQ pork ribeye roast will be the star of any meal. Serve alongside roast vegetables for a cosy, winter meal, or if you’re having guests over, shred the pork roast for pulled pork burgers, tacos or enchiladas. Sweet as!

HEARTLAND Heartland NZ Fresh Foods is giving fans of the Heartland NZ pork fillet wrapped in bacon more of what they love by introducing the new 800g 100 percent NZ pork loin wrapped in bacon.

Its extra-large size means the Heartland pork loin wrapped in bacon is perfect for family dinners and special celebrations – with plenty for leftovers the next day. Think pulled-pork sliders or loaded wedges – or it’s perfect straight off the plate!

Heartland uses only 100 percent NZ pork produced with care by local farmers. Choosing Heartland NZ Fresh Foods means you’re not only supporting Kiwi businesses but also the high standards of quality and care in every product.

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LEWIS ROAD CREAMERY Lewis Road Creamery has listened and come out with their most gut friendly and comforting milk ever! No surprises here, it’s called “Comfort Milk”.

Lewis Road Creamery know dairy lovers still love the great taste of milk, the natural properties it has, like calcium, vitamins, amino acids, the function of making the morning coffee so delicious, and the simple pleasures it creates in the kitchen.

Lewis Road Creamery Comfort Milk is sourced from single farm, A2 Protein only cows (touted to be proteins that are easier to digest), Available in

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unlike the majority of NZ milks. At the bottling plant the lactose sugars are naturally broken down by an enzyme, performing the function that your body would typically do to disperse the lactose into glucose and galactose to become lactose free.

Like the brand's other white milks, it’s also Non GMO Project Verified.

Still permeate free, and in 100% recycled plastic bottles, that are also 100% recyclable, lid too.

Dairy that’s better for the planet and good for you. It could just be the answer for your digestive comfort.

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CHILLED VUTTER Meet Vutter - New Zealand's first real butter alternative that is not just another margarine!

Made in Auckland by Feliz Wholefoods, Vutter is natural, non hydrogenated, minimally processed and delicious!

It brings you the full tasty butter experience without the bad cholesterol, the allergens or the negative environmental issues associated with intensive dairy farming!

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LIVING GOONDESS Living Goodness are huge advocates of a well-balanced and healthy diet. For some that might involve meat, fish, diary, plants, or even all of the above. However, one thing Living Goodness feel is essential, of course, are fermented foods.

They use plenty of vegetables from beetroot, to Wakame seaweed, kale, to carrots and heaps in between.

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BE NOURISHED Be Nourished’s range of delicious Gut Shots are here for ultimate gut health. One shot provides all the probiotics needed to populate and re-balance the gut. Stacked full of vitamin C, the raw sauerkraut juice also boosts the immune system and ensures a happy, healthy day.

The Gut Shots are available in four different flavours - Tumeric, Ruby, Kimchi and Carrot Ginger. There is no added sugar and each recipe is Vegan, Paleo and Gluten-Free.

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TEGEL With 70% less fat than pork bacon, Tegel Chicken Rashers are the perfect healthy alternative, meaning it doesn’t just have to be a treat for the weekend.

Tegel Chicken Rashers come in 2 pack sizes, a 200g and larger 350g family size pack. The product is made using 100% NZ raised, cage free chicken with no added hormones.

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BE NOURISHED Be Nourished’s fermented Kimchi and Sauerkraut are steeped in tradition. The delicious jars are bursting with flavour that can be the perfect complement to any meal. Full of live cultures, they are 100 percent vegan and organic.

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TIPS FOR COOKING MEAT TO PERFECTION

SURE FIRE TIPS FOR SURE FIRE RESULTS. Providing consumers with tips for cooking confidence and delicious results every time.

Find out about Silver Fern Farms’ Sure Fire Tips: www.silverfernfarms.com/nz/en/recipes-and-tips

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BACON HELLERS Hellers bacon spoils customers for choice. Using New Zealand Manukau Wood to smoke all of its bacon products, the result is dark, rich, flavours and colours.

Streaky bacon is Hellers most popular style of bacon, offering it in three flavours: Ol’ Smokey, Honey Cured and Manuka Smoked. Then there is the Nitrite Free Bacon, Middle Eye Bacon and Shoulder Bacon. Each type of bacon is available in different pack sizes, varying between 250g, 400g, 800g and 1kg.

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MATAKANA BACON The Matakana Bacon is 100 percent nitrate and sugar-free. Each small batch of bacon is dry-cured and lightly smoked to give customers a unique flavour and ensure minimal shrinkage. The company only uses pork that is 100 percent New Zealand grown and ethically farmed, allowing freedom to roam for the pigs.

The Matakana Bacon range consists of two products; Middle Loin and Streaky Bacon. Customers lucky enough to visit the Matakana Village Farmers Market can also be treated to house-made sausages and lardon.

BELLADOTTI Belladotti produces Bacon Bits. Mini croutons, bits or sprinkles that add the delicious bacon crunch and flavour to anything from salads, soups, baked potatoes, pasta, dips, avocado, eggs and pizza. The Bacon Bits are vegan, all-natural and have no nasty colourings or additives.

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Bacon Bits, Crispy Onions, Tuscan Garden, Caesar Bits, Spicy Mexican Bits, Sundried Tomato & Parmesan Croutons, Garlic & Zucchini Salad Seeds, Seaweed & Soy Salad Seeds and Honey & Goji Berry Breakfast seeds. All their ingredients are ethically sourced, naturally flavoured and of the highest quality.

FREEDOM FARMS Freedom Farms is committed to supporting farming that is kinder to animals and takes it easy on the environment.

While they know most Kiwis are smitten with big flavours and the crunchy texture of streaky bacon, Freedom serves some gentle reminders of the wonders each other bacon type can provide; Shoulder Bacon is the go-to for soups, stews and pies. Rindless Eye is great for burgers and sandwiches.

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WOODY'S Woody’s Free Range makes the most diverse range of New Zealand born and breed free-range pork goods.

There is the Nitrite Free Back and Streaky Bacon, which utilises sage in the curing process as a natural preservative. There is the good old-fashioned British style Back Bacon which is cut from the middle eye loin and Chilli Bacon which is marinated in a chilli salt brine for three days before being Manuka smoked.

FRANK'S Frank’s produces a variety of meat products that are as natural as you can get.

Frank’s produces two bacon products, Streaky and Middle Bacon. It is made from SPCAcertified New Zealand pork and contains no additional nitrates, preservatives or sulphites. Frank’s bacon is just the good stuff.

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WINE, BEER & CIDER BROTHERS BEER Brothers Beer, a craft brewery based in Auckland’s leafy Mount Eden, have recently released a new, hoppy and full flavoured IPA… with no alcohol!

Fill Yer Boots is naturally fermented to produce a beer with an alcohol content of just 0.5 percent, whilst retaining all the flavour beer lovers expect in an

India Pale Ale. The beer is hazy in style and heavily dosed with Nelson Sauvin and Simcoe hops, with a fun and eye-catching packaging design.

Brothers Beer’s Fill Yer Boots is sure to be a hit this summer.

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TUI From the good people of Mangatainoka comes a new member of the Tui family. New Zealand brewed vodka and soda, blended with delicious natural mango flavours by Tui's brew team. Yep, Tui does vodka.

Tui does vodka with lime, vodka with passionfruit, vodka with raspberry, and now Tui does vodka with mango too. A popular flavour across the world, mango is a great companion to NZ brewed vodka and soda.

Sweet and tangy, natural mango flavours give a tropical aroma when the can is opened, with light bubbles of soda balancing the juicy mango for crisp refreshment.

PERONI Introducing Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%. A stylish new, non-alcoholic beer that tastes as good as full strength namesake, Peroni Nastro Azzurro.

The new Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% is crafted with Peroni's superior Italian ingredients including the signature nostrano dell'isola maize, grown exclusively for the brewery in the north of Italy, to create the same refreshing Italian taste of Available in

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Peroni Nastro Azzurro, now at 0.0% alcohol.

The beer is fully fermented to develop the aroma and refreshing taste profile of Peroni Nastro Azzurro, and then alcohol is gently removed to deliver the same taste experience, with a crisp and delicate balance of bitterness and subtle citrus aromatic flavour.

Live every moment with Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%.

Available in both a 12 pack and 6 pack.

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PET GOOD NOZE Good NoZe specialise in producing world leading freeze dried petfood for customers who want the best for their animals.

Freeze dried has all the benefits of raw food but also has the advantage of being extremely convenient.

No freezing dethawing or mess involved.

Animals are sourced predominantly from the Waikato.

Meaning the carbon footprint of production is minimal.

MUTT BUTTER Mutt Butter products are all made in New Zealand in human grade factories with 100 percent natural ingredients. They aim to use as few ingredients as possible with no preservatives or additives.

Mutt Butter is ideal for lick pads, enrichment treats, chew toys and training rewards.

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PURINA PETCARE Purina Petcare has launched its newest wet cat food designed especially for the clever and mischievous Kiwi cats - Oscar, which is already flying off the shelves and proving to be hugely popular.

Full of delicious, tender meaty goodness in a succulent jelly and nutritionally complete with a combination of vitamins and minerals, Kiwi cats adore it.

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OTHERS GOOD CHANGE What better way to make a positive change than with the new-to- market Good Change Refill Benchspray Concentrate Tablets – the only cleaning tablets formulated and made in New Zealand.

Removing the 90 percent of water from traditional cleaning solutions, distilling the remaining concentrate down to a powder, and pressing it into a mess-free tablet.

Available in All Purpose, Kitchen and Bathroom, these tablets answer the demand for locally made New Zealand products and plant-based sustainable options. Making Good Changes.

PIKSTERS Just in time to coincide with The Wiggles’ upcoming August tour, Piksters introduces a kids’ oral care collection that will help Kiwi children develop healthy habits and make brushing fun.

These habits can set the stage for good oral health care throughout their entire life. They can avoid problems that result from poor oral hygiene. Getting kids to brush isn’t always easy and therefore The new Wiggles toothbrush and toothpastes comes with a QR code

so that kids can listen to the fun “Brush Your Teeth” song while they go about their daily brushing routine.

The new Wiggles Toothbrush is designed for little hands, small mouths, and a fantastic way to improve brushing techniques. Plus, The Wiggles sugar-free toothpaste in delicious vanilla and strawberry flavour will help young Kiwi kids’ keep teeth healthy and strong.

ETHICS The Ethics Winter range continues to support your Winter needs from cold and flu relief, sore throats, chest congestion, blocked nose, headaches and fever.

It also includes their Ethics Natural Ills and Chills to support the immune defences naturally day and night.

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PIKSTERS The Piksters Eco Personal Oral Care range was developed in response to strong demand from consumers looking for eco-friendly options. All products in this range are made from biodegradable products and are mostly vegan friendly.

The Piksters ECO Personal Oral Care range includes Bamboo Interdental Brushes (a world first), Eco Floss Picks, Natural Silk Dental Floss, Bamboo Premium Toothbrush soft or medium (also available in kids twin pack), Classic Bamboo Toothbrushes Value Pack and the new PLA Plastic-Free Toothbrushes made from plant matter.

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SCHICK The Schick Women’s Shaving range has had a makeover with all new 100 percent recyclable cardboard packaging and sleek new design.

New to the number 1 selling Hydro Silk Brand is the Hydro Silk Deluxe Care razor featuring a rose gold curved metal handle. It pairs with the already successful Hydro Silk blades for a close, smooth shave and hydrating shave.

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REDOXON Redoxon Immunity Effervescent Tablets combine high strength vitamin C, together with vitamin D and Zinc to support the body’s daily immune defences and healthy immune function. Its unique scientific triple-action formula provides 3-lines of immune defence to help your immunity all year round.

It's also in great tasting fruity orange and blackcurrant flavours.

Always read the label. Use only as directed. Vitamin supplements are not a substitute for a balanced diet.

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Roasts, bakes, dehydrates, and crisps family-sized portions of your favourite foods to perfection.

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CRISPY CHICKEN WINGS Unlike their deep-fried counterparts, these equally delicious wings won't weigh you down. Enjoy as-is, or dip into your favorite buffalo sauce for an instant game-time classic.

INGREDIENTS:

HOW TO:

• 10 Chicken Wings, cut • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder • 1/4 tsp Salt • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, ground • 1 tsp Paprika, ground – smoked • 3 tbsp Cornstarch

• Preheat the air fryer at 200C for 3 minutes.

• Pat dry wings completely.

• In a bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients.

• Toss wings in the mixture.

• In two batches, air fry half the wings for 10 minutes. Flip to the other side and air fry for another 8 minutes. Repeat with the second batch.

Note: For optimal crispiness, do not double stack or overcrowd the fry pot.

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CHICKEN PARMESAN Nutribullet simplified the traditional layered dish, cutting down on quantity, mess, and extra grease without sacrificing its distinctive chicken parm'-ness.

Enjoy on its own, in a sub, or atop your favorite pasta for a taste of la dolce vita.

INGREDIENTS:

HOW TO:

• 2 Chicken Breast – 170g each • 1 cup Almond Flour • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder • 1/4 tsp Onion Powder • 1/4 tsp Salt • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, ground • 1 tbsp Parsley – minced • 2 tbsp Milk, whole • 1 Eggs, whole large • 1/2 cup Marinara • 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese • 5 Basil – to garnish

• In a mixing bowl, add almond flour, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper, onion powder, and minced parsley. Mix to combine.

• In a separate bowl, whisk the egg.

• Preheat the air fryer at 180C for 4 minutes.

• Dip a chicken breast into the egg wash, and then dip into breading mixture. Evenly coat both sides.

• Spray chicken with cooking spray and add to fry pot.

• Air fry at 180C for about 10 minutes.

• Flip and add marinara sauce and cheese. Air fry for another 5 to 6 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 80C. • Garnish with basil or parsley.

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KUMARA FRIES Salty and sweet, crispy and creamy — whatever you're craving, these easy and nutritious fries are sure to hit the spot. For extra crispiness, soak the Kumara batons in cold water for 30 minutes and pat dry before seasoning and placing them in the air fryer. Enjoy them on their own or with aioli or ketchup!

INGREDIENTS:

HOW TO:

• 2 Kumara raw – cut into batons • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder • 1/4 tsp Salt • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, ground

• Preheat the air fryer at 200C for 4 minutes.

• Cut Kumara to strips and pat dry.

• In a bowl, toss all ingredients together until all of the Kumara are coated.

• Air fry in two batches. First, add half the Kumara into the fry pot and air fry for 5 minutes. Then, flip the Kumaraand air fry for another 5 minutes.

• Repeat for the second batch.

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CRISPY CHICKEN WINGS Unlike their deep-fried counterparts, these equally delicious wings won't weigh you down. Enjoy as-is, or dip into your favorite buffalo sauce for an instant game-time classic.

INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup Water • 1/3 cup Butter, unsalted – cut into cubes • 2 tbsp Sugar • 1/4 tsp Salt • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour • 2 Eggs, whole large • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract • 2 tbsp Sugar • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon, ground

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HOW TO: • In a medium saucepan, add water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

• Reduce heat to low, add flour to the saucepan in small increments.

Stir constantly with a rubber spatula and cook until the dough comes together and is smooth.

• Remove from heat and cool for about 5 minutes. Transfer the dough to a food processor.

• Add eggs and vanilla extract to the work bowl and mix until the dough comes together and the mixture is a glue-like texture.

• Transfer dough to a large piping bag with a large star-shaped tip.

• On a greased baking mat, pipe churros into 4-inch lengths and cut the end with scissors.

• Refrigerate piped churros on the baking sheet for 1 hour.

• Preheat the air fryer at 180C for 4 minutes.

• Carefully transfer churros with a spatula to the fry pot, leaving about 1.2cm space between churros, and spray with oil.

• Air fry churros in batches at 180C for 8 minutes. Turn and continue air fry for 6 minutes or until golden brown.

• In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon to make the coating.

Immediately transfer air-fried churros into the sugar mixture and toss to coat. Work in batches.

• Serve warm with caramel, hazelnut spread, or chocolate dipping sauce.

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SPICED APPLE STUFFED BISCUIT Filled with cinnamon apple goodness and topped with a sweet glaze, these spiced apple-stuffed biscuits taste like home. Perfect as a special breakfast or a comforting dessert!

INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup Green Apple – peeled and diced • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon, ground • 1 tbsp Sugar • 4 Pre-Made Refrigerated Biscuit • 2 tbsp Butter, unsalted – melted • 4 tbsp Confectioners' Sugar • 2 tbsp Butter, unsalted – melted • 1/8 cup Milk, whole – warm

HOW TO: • Mix apple, cinnamon, and sugar.

• Separate 4 biscuits from the can of dough and place the remaining biscuits back in the fridge.

• Using a serrated knife, create a pocket horizontally, leaving 1/2 inch from the edge to form a pocket.

• Spoon 2 tablespoons of the apple mixture in the center of each biscuit. Pinch biscuit edges to seal.

• Shape each biscuit into a 2 1/2 x 3 1/2-inch oval. Brush biscuits on all sides with two tablespoons of the melted butter.

• Preheat the air fryer for 2 minutes at 350F. • Line the fry pot of your air fryer

with a piece of parchment paper (cut it to fit) and brush or spray lightly with oil.

• Load 2 to 3 biscuits into fry pot.

• Cook for 5 minutes, then turn biscuits and cook for 4 minutes.

• While the biscuits cook, make the glaze. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the powdered sugar, two tablespoons of melted butter, and milk, stirring until smooth.

• Remove biscuits and drizzle with glaze and powdered sugar. Allow to cool and enjoy!

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WINTER WARMERS

KING PRAWN LAKSA Laksa is a popular noodle dish from Southeast Asia and is loved by many worldwide. It's creamy, spicy and topped with all kinds of delicious proteins of your choice.

INGREDIENTS: • 1 red chilli - thinly sliced • 1 vegetable stock cube • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 1/2 tbsp Thai red curry paste • 2 tsp fish sauce • 400ml coconut milk • 100g rice noodles • 150g cooked king prawns or another protein of your choice • 2 limes, juice of 1, the other halved • Some coriander - roughly chopped

HOW TO: • In a medium saucepan, heat the oil and the chilli and cook for 1 minute. Add the curry paste, mix and cook for another minute.

• In a large container, add 700ml boiling water and dissolve the stock cube. Pour into the pan, and stir to combine. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to boil.

• Put the noodles in and cook until soft. Add the fish sauce to taste.

Squeeze in the lime juice and add in the prawns or your choice of protein for 2-3 minutes.

• Serve in bowls, and add the coriander and lime wedges on top.

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FRENCH ONION SOUP A bowl of rich french onion soup is perfect for warming up the belly during cold nights. This recipe is easy to make and serves 4 people, perfect for a family or friends.

INGREDIENTS: • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour • 4 tbsp butter • 3 large yellow onions - thinly sliced • salt and pepper to taste • 2 cup chicken stock • 4 cup beef stock • 1/2 cup white wine • Fresh thyme • 1 cup Gruyère - grated • 8 baguette slices

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HOW TO: • In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and add the onion.

Stir occasionally for 25 minutes or until the onion is deeply golden.

• Add flour and cook for another minute; season with salt and pepper.

• Add white wine and let it simmer until evaporated.

• Add chicken stock, beef stock and thyme. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.

• Add salt and pepper to taste.

Remove thyme.

• Place a generous amount of cheese onto each baguette slice.

Set aside.

• Preheat the oven to 200c. Divide soup into heat-safe ramekins and

place the baguette slices on the top. Place the soup on the top layer of the oven to broil for 1-2 minutes or until golden.

• Top with thyme and serve optional.

LASAGNA - SKILLET STYLE Who says you can only make lasagna in an oven? For those who don't have access to an oven, try cooking lasagna - skillet style!

INGREDIENTS: • 1 onion - chopped • 2 minced garlic cloves • 3 cups marinara sauce • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning • 14 lasagna noodles (not no-boil) • 2 tbsp salted butter • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese • 1 cup mozzarella cheese • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese • 1/2 tsp kosher salt • salt and pepper to taste • Basil leaves

HOW TO: • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.

Cook, occasionally stirring, until the onion is tender and lightly browned, about 8 minutes.

• Add the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper.

Stir, reduce heat to low and simmer until thicken for 10-15 minutes.

• Break lasagna noodles into 3 or 4 pieces. Add to boiling water and cook until tender. Stir frequently — Reserve 1 cup of cooking water and then drain.

• Add the butter and parmesan

to the sauce and stir until it’s all combined and melted. Pop in the cooked lasagna and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water; stir to combine, adding the rest of the cooking water, so the noodles are well coated and a bit saucy.

Add the mozzarella and stir until softened.

• Remove the skillet from the heat and dollop the ricotta all over the top. Sprinkle with basil leaves and serve.

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