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05 Apr

Posted at 02:40h in Recipes by

When using mince, dry fry in the pan first and drain off any fat. Alternatively, boil mince in hot water, then drain and discard the fat and water. Summary Yield: 4-6 servings Source: Ngā Miti: He Kai Reka! Prep time: 20 minutes preparation, 20 minutes cooking Ingredients 500 g lean Quality Mark...

05 Apr

Posted at 02:29h in Recipes by

This recipe needs a batch of Easy Mince to get you started. Summary Source: Ngā Miti: He Kai Reka! Prep time: 20 minutes preparation, 1 hour cooking Ingredients 1 batch Easy Mince 1 egg, beaten 1 medium kūmara or large potato 1 medium carrot, grated 1 medium courgette, grated 2 Tbsp wholemeal breadcrumbs, toasted Method 1. Preheat oven...

31 Mar

Posted at 02:28h in News by

Anyone who’s worked in a food business will tell you that plenty of good quality food gets thrown away every day, for all sorts of reasons; it could be approaching its best before date or maybe there’s more of it than is needed. New Zealanders...

31 Mar

Posted at 02:23h in Growing the Puna, News by

Toi Tangata looks to foster and build capacity in the sector through three workforce development awards. These awards aim to support the growth and leadership of Māori innovation within nutrition and physical activity. The Student Award is one of these accolades which is aimed at students...

20 Oct

Posted at 02:48h in Recipes by

Salsa is a great topping for a piece of fish or chicken. A good salsa is packed with colours and flavours that bring food alive. Where there are lots of natural fresh colourful fruits and vegetables in a meal, as in a salsa, there are...

20 Oct

Posted at 02:43h in Recipes by

The next closest thing to an actual hangi, great tasting and easy to make and share with the whānau. Summary Servings: 6 Source: Nga Miti He Kai Reka Prep time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 kg Boneless brisket 4 Lamb shoulder chops 2 Celery stalks (diced) 1/4 Pumpkin 4 Potatoes 1/2 Cabbage (shredded) 1 cup Water 1 cube Beef stock 1 bunch...

08 Sep

Posted at 10:00h in Toi Ako, Toi Ako Webinar by

Mason Ngawhika. The third webinar in the Toi Poto series where we discuss wai (water) from a Māori perspective. Disscussion Points • The whakapapa of wai • Types of wai • Wai Māori • Atua and kaitiaki connected to wai • The mauri of wai • Hydration during physical activity • The role wai plays...

11 Aug

Posted at 10:00h in Toi Ako, Toi Ako Webinar by

Mason Ngawhika This month we are moving on to reading food labels hosted by Mason Ngawhika. This webinar aims to provide the ability to interpret health claims that are on a food packet, the important nutrients to focus on, and the skills needed to make an informed choice. The nutrients...

14 Jul

Posted at 10:00h in Toi Ako, Toi Ako Webinar by

Jessica Meads. This month we are kicking off the series with a webinar addressing dietary trends seen in the community. Our in-house dietitian Jessica Meads will be facilitating this session. Dietary trends, fads, and different patterns of eating are becoming more and more common within our communities. The diets...