Recipes

Nothing quite beats a warm crumble fresh out of the oven accompanied by softly whipped cream. Or as our Grandad had it, with runny double cream eaten for breakfast! He was a smart man indeed.

Autumn is the most delicious time of year to enjoy a beautiful platter with loved wines, especially with sweet juicy figs taking centre stage. Whether it be enjoyed in the drowning sunlight at the end of the day with a wine in hand or amongst the fresh afternoon air wrapped up beneath the trees.

Smoothies are such a nutritious way to start the day and this fig and cacao smoothie is absolutely delicious. Packed with fibre, calcium and antioxidants, it ticks both the nutrition and taste boxes. Topped with crunchy homemade muesli, it will keep you going all monring!

Fresh figs make such a decadent tart topping. Both beautiful to look at and eat, they pair beautifully with creamy mascarpone cheese in this utterly delicious dessert.

Figs, blue cheese and walnuts are a match made in heaven and what could be more warming than a delicious tart to enjoy over wine with friends and family. Serve with greens of your choice for a delightfully simple meal.

Everyone loves banana bread – it makes perfect use of those ripening bananas left in the bottom of the fruit bowl while also making a delicious luncbox filler or snack with a cup of tea mid-morning or mid-afternoon or better yet as dessert after dinner, especially as the days gets shorter and darker.

Jam has been a favourite in many New Zealand homes for generations. However, now you can make your own homemade refined-sugar-free jam in no time at all with fibre-rich figs and omega-3-packed chia seeds.