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31 Aug To Breakfast or not to breakfast: that is the question

Posted at 20:46h in News by admin-toitangata

This is a question that I am often confronted with. Breakfast is often touted as being the most important meal of the day and many experts in the area of nutrition react in a way that the sky may indeed cave in if one should...

22 Apr Why is rino (iron) important for wāhine

Posted at 23:51h in News by admin-toitangata

Ko te wahine he whare tangata, he waka tangata. Within the female is the nurturing home of humankind and the channel from the spiritual to the physical (Herangi-Panapa, 1998) Whare tangata is the house of humanity and is seen as the womb of the earth. E kura is the...

20 Apr The Whakapapa of Iron

Posted at 00:08h in Kai Māori Kai Ora, News by admin-toitangata

The importance of iron for us links back to Papatūānuku and Tānemahuta and their search for the uha tangata or the female element. Papatūānuku has a unique composition of rock, granite, dirt, mud, stone, sand and metals that make up her body. Lava, water and...

05 Apr Easy Mince

Posted at 02:40h in Recipes by admin-toitangata

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 Kumara Loaf

Posted at 02:29h in Recipes by admin-toitangata

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...