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13/08/2024
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 After an incredible book tour and countless requests, I’m thrilled to launch The Salads & Champagne Series! 🎉
If you felt like you missed out on the book tour, I’ve got you covered! This is your chance to experience the same fabulous Salads and Champagne event, with a fresh twist—salads all year round and the secrets behind my two best-selling cookbooks and years of cooking demonstrations. 🥗✨
Learn how to cook with the seasons, create show-stopping salads that double as easy dinners, and sort your work lunches for days! Plus, enjoy a cooking demonstration and food styling session, and the opportunity to get your hands on both of my cookbooks and products all in one place. 📚🍴
Wellington—you’ve been asking for this, and I’m so excited to kick off this spring with you!
Wellington
Date: 12 September
Time: 6pm
Location: TEA PEA STORE, 22 Ganges Road, Khandallah, Wellington
🌸 Tickets are live now—hit the link in my bio to grab yours! Trust me, with all the interest we’ve had, these will go fast! 🚀
09/08/2024
02/08/2024
🌱 Growing up on the land, my family embraced a lifestyle rich with natural abundance. We had massive gardens brimming with fresh vegetables, a variety of animals, and an orchard that gave us the juiciest fruits.
Every meal was a homemade feast, made from scratch and bursting with flavour. Natural health was woven into our daily lives—healing through nourishing food, rest, and a deep understanding of the nutrients our bodies needed.
My grandma first introduced me to an Immune Tonic, which I’ve evolved over time into the best-selling liquid gold it is today. Her brew had a crazy amount of garlic, which I swapped out for turmeric, but feel free to add it back in for an extra hit if you can deal with it! 🤯
This philosophy is at the core of my approach to food today, and I’m passionate about sharing it with as many people as possible. My Everything Salads cookbooks make it easy to achieve vibrant, wholesome meals that are spectacular to eat 🌟✨
Discover more and purchase your copy here:
https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/ebooks
31/07/2024
📣 Exciting News! My Salads & Champagne book launch events are coming to Blenheim and Ashburton! 🎉✨
Join me for a night of fabulous food, bubbles + grazing, tips and tricks to elevate your cooking, and a live cooking demonstration finishing with tastings! 🍾🥗
Expect an evening filled with fun, flavuor, and plenty of inspiration to take your culinary skills to the next level. Learn my 5 steps to build a perfect salad, discover tips and tricks to transform your cooking, and get the inside scoop on my go-to kitchen gadgets that I use daily. Don’t miss out on this incredible event!
📅 New Dates:
* Blenheim: Wednesday, 28 August - 6pm at
* Ashburton: Tuesday, 3 September (tickets selling fast) - 6pm at e
🎟️Tickets are limited, so grab yours now! Click the link in our bio to book your spot.
Let’s celebrate fabulous food and good times together! 🎊🥂
26/07/2024
Kick the Lurg to the Curb and Stay Healthy All Winter Long! 😎
For 48 hours only, I'm offering a Double Dose Deal on my fan favourite Immune Tonic, with two bottles for $44 (down from $52)! ✨️
Unlock the ultimate health benefits with our Immune Tonic, a vibrant blend of lemon, ginger, turmeric, and black pepper.
Here's why you'll love it:
💪🏽 Enhanced Absorption: Black pepper's piperine boosts turmeric's curcumin absorption by up to 2000%!
💪🏽 Anti-Inflammatory Power: Ginger and turmeric team up to reduce inflammation.
💪🏽 Immune Boost: Lemon's high vitamin C and the antimicrobial properties of ginger and turmeric supercharge your immune system to fight off sickness.
💪🏽 Digestive Aid: This combo supports a healthy gut, reducing indigestion and promoting smoother digestion.
Take as a shot in the mornings, add a good slosh to hot water with a dash of Manuka honey or add it into your chicken and vegetable soup. Staying healthy has never been this delicious!
Get your Immune Tonic today and feel the difference! 🤩
https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/lf-products/p/double-dose-deal
18/07/2024
NORTH ISLAND GET READY! 🥂
The sell out Champagne + Salads Road Trip is coming your way!
Four new dates are now LIVE with Auckland, Cambridge, Hamilton and Tauranga on the list - if you've been dying to come along for a gorgeous night of fashion, bubbles, a cooking demonstration and delicious eats to try, here's your chance!
Tickets are limited, and they go quick, so don't miss out! Grab your girlfriends and get yours now!
https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/book-tour
28/06/2024
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
My Champagne + Salads Road Trip has been a blast so far, and the demand has been crazy - I just sold out 3 more events in Invercargill and Gore so fast 🤯
And before I head home from this road trip, I have to stop in at one of my favourite places in NZ…WANAKA, I have added you to the list and teamed up with to host a fabulous night out!!
Head to the link in bio to get your tickets ASAP - there are options for tickets with or without a cookbook if you’ve already got one! These have been going like absolute hotcakes so please get in quick to avoid missing out! I can’t wait to see you!!
P.S. North Island I am not forgetting you… Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton/Cambridge, Wellington + Hawkes Bay, I am working on teaming up with your fabulous fashion stores as we speak… 🫶🏻
Let me know in the comments if you want to join me in any of these locations, would love to see you there!
📅 16 July - 6pm
📍 Perriam Store, 20 Helwick Street, Wanaka
📲 Book your tickets via the Link in my BIO
12/06/2024
TWO NEW DATES ADDED! ✨️🥂
My Champagne + Salads Road Trip has been a blast so far, and the demand has been crazy - I locked in a new Invercargill date in July and it sold out in minutes 🤯
Of course, I don't want anyone to miss out, so I've added two new dates to the tour!
We have a second night added in Invercargill and another in Gore 🙌🏼
Get your tickets ASAP - there are options for tickets with or without a cookbook if you've already got one! These have been going like absolute hotcakes so please get in quick to avoid missing out! I can't wait to see you!!
https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/book-tour
16/05/2024
My latest project, the Autumn + Winter Everything Salads Cookbook is about to drop and I'm taking it on tour! 🚘️
Join me in Dunedin, Arrowtown and Christchurch for Salads + Champagne; a night of bubbles, shopping the latest fashion and a cooking demonstration (+ taste test!) of one of my favourite new recipes! The best bit - every ticket includes a signed copy of the new cookbook to take home 🙌🏼
Be quick, only limited numbers available! Can't wait to meet you! ✨️
https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/book-tour
14/05/2024
Get ready for a fresh take on winter vegetables with my brand new Everything Salads - Autumn + Winter cookbook; bringing flavour bombs, exciting colour and texture to all your autumn and winter table 🥕🫑
Find 50+ recipes for inspired salads like Middle Eastern Parsnip, Lentil + Za'atar Salad with Garlic Tahini Sauce, and Autumn Caprese Salad with Basil + Olive Salsa 🫒
I've made everything super easy to create - because it only takes a little effort to make meals so much more fabulous!
This new cookbook has been an absolute labour of love and I'm so excited to get it into your kitchens! Secure yours now, with a $5 flat rate on shipping for 48 hours only! 🏃🏼♀️
https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/ebooks/p/everything-salads-cookbook-a/w
02/05/2024
Get ready to celebrate Mum in the most scrumptious way possible!
I’ve got the ultimate gift packs ready to make her day extra special:
Become the ‘Condiment Queen’, embrace her inner ‘Salad Superstar’, or unlock the magic with our ‘Kitchen Essentials’ pack!
It’s time to spice up her kitchen game! Give the gift of deliciousness and let’s make this Mother’s Day one to savour!
Whether you get to be with mum or want to send from afar, you can gift her a box of glorious goodies this Mother’s day.
I have added in a Mother’s Day card, so write your little note to Mum in the COMMENTS section when you order, and I will hand write that for you.
Don’t wait, order now and get these flavour bombs on their way 📪💌
💐Explore packs and Order at the LINK IN BIO💐
15/03/2024
They’re iconic 🎃
If you’ve made them before or bought them at my shop, you know!!!
And if you haven’t… you need to get around this recipe this weekend!!
The maple butter isn’t optional.. it’s ESSENTIAL 🍁
These have been a staple in my family since day dot— I grew up on a pumpkin farm, so we ate a bit of pumpkin… and these were always always top of the requests for mum to make! And then I began to make them! And now you can too!
Save this recipe!
P.s for a semi savoury option enjoy these with a creamy blue cheese + comb honey or a sticky fig chutney 🤌🏼
28/02/2024
CROMWELL…I AM COMING TO
YOU THIS WEEKEND!
And I thought why not save you guys from paying postage on orders when I can hand deliver them!
I’ll be bringing my Everything Salads Cookbook and all of my products. You can order them online now, so I can bring you everything you want!
Where can you collect these?? I will be having a coffee at PINOT JUNCTION CAFE in Old Cromwell between 10-11am on SUNDAY 3rd MARCH!
Grab your goodies from me there and stay for a coffee if you like too (and their cinnamon scrolls are to die for!)
--> What’s available to purchase:
EVERYTHING SALADS COOKBOOK - Spring/Summer Edition
PLUM KSUNDI
FRAGRANT APRICOT CHUTNEY
HARISSA PASTE
ZA’ATAR
IMMUNE TONIC
--> Pre-Order on my website, click Cromwell for FREE delivery!
www.localandfriday.co.nz
I will bring extras for those who spontaneously want to turn up on the day x
28/02/2024
ARROWTOWN…I AM COMING TO
YOU THIS WEEKEND!
And I thought why not save you guys from paying postage on orders when I can hand deliver them!
I’ll be bringing my Everything Salads Cookbook and all of my products. You can order them online now, so I can bring you everything you want!
Where can you collect these?? I will be having a coffee at Provisions Cafe in Arrowtown between 9-10:30am on SATURDAY 2nd MARCH
Grab your goodies from me there and stay for a coffee if you like too!
--> What’s available to purchase:
EVERYTHING SALADS COOKBOOK - Spring/Summer Edition
PLUM KSUNDI
FRAGRANT APRICOT CHUTNEY
HARISSA PASTE
ZA’ATAR
IMMUNE TONIC
Pre-Order on my website, click Arrowtown for FREE delivery!
www.localandfriday.co.nz
I will bring extras for those who spontaneously want to turn up on the day x
26/02/2024
ARROWTOWN + CROMWELL
I will be in your hood this weekend and I want to see you 🤩
I will be bringing my cookbooks and products with me… SO if you want to stock up on your fav’s, try for the first time or buy a book for yourself or someone you know will love it as much as you… you DON’T NEED TO PAY POSTAGE!!
Where you can meet me to get the goods (nothing dodgy here 😂)… and maybe join me for a coffee too…
〰️ Arrowtown SAT 2nd March - Provisions cafe 9-10:30am
+ I can do free Arrowtown delivery to your house if you prefer
〰️ Cromwell SUN 3rd March - Pinot Junction Cafe (old Cromwell) 10-11am
Pre order on the website as usual- click location for FREE Pickup and come get your goodies and maybe a brew with me!
www.localandfriday.co.nz
I will have extras with me so if you want something on the day just rock up!
📙 Everything Salads Cookbook - Spring/Summer
🟣 Plum Ksundi
🌶️ Harissa Paste
🍑 Fragrant Apricot Chicken
🫙 Za’atar Spice Blend
🍋 Immune Tonic
🫒 Extra Virgin Olive Oil
🎁 Kitchen Essentials Gift Packs
I really can’t wait to meet some of you guys and enjoy TWO fab cafe catch up mornings together!
See you there Xx
04/02/2024
The cake is so good it deserves two spots on the grid 🤎
I’m already getting messages from y’all that you’ve made it and the crowds gone wild!!
Decadent, moist, soft, springy- scrumptious!
If you like a recipe with in the pics rather than the captions- SAVE THIS POST!
I want to know what you guys think of this cake… send me a DM, I’d love to know if you’ve made it 🍫🐿️🤎
14/01/2024
Zucchini, Parmesan + Za’atar Fritters on high rotation when you have a couple of zucchini plants busting out crop after crop.
These make for a fabulous breakfast with eggs or a lovely lunch with salad and salmon.
Za’atar is available on my shop (go to the link in bio), which really gives the zucchini a lift or you could use a small amount of cumin powder.
Enjoy x
15/12/2023
Thank you so so much for the amazing response to my NEW Everything Salads Cookbook!
I have been asked so many times for this in print and it was always a dream to do… so I made it happen!
Your orders started going out yesterday and again today… and again tomorrow, with many already receiving their copies 🤍
I can’t wait for you to get your hands on a copy, browse the tips at the beginning of the book, explore all of the recipes and start making them for your lunches, dinners, Christmas feast, taking to bbqs and so much more!!!
Let me know which recipes you are making and loving… I can’t wait to hear how they go for you🍃
If you want to grab a copy before Xmas, it’s not too late. The posties seem to be moving swiftly and I’m packing your orders daily so no one misses out!!
👉Head to the LINK to purchase: https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/ebooks/p/everything-salads-cookbook
Thank you so much for the support in this process and your shared excitement about my first book… I know you’re also waiting for the next book that includes my ‘Best ever brownie’ that’s gluten free 😋😏🤩
10/12/2023
The Ultimate Christmas Essentials Pack!!
➡️ Swipe across to see why these are my essentials…
These are my Christmas Essentials for fabulous feasting. This is the perfect pack for yourself or fellow foodies this Christmas.
We all need a survival kit to rock the festive season like a pro. I have packed together my favourite products:
1 x Harissa Paste
1 x Za’atar
1 x Immune Tonic
1 x Ollie’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil
All packaged up with a ribbon on top!
Essentials are things that I can’t live without and can be used in many many ways to make life easier and more fun!
Harissa paste, Za’atar and Extra Virgin olive oil all feature repeatedly in my new Everything Salads cookbook, they’re the ultimate flavour addition to a list of humble ingredients.
+ immune tonic is an added bonus as this is an essential for keeping fit and healthy while indulging and having late nights all summer long!
Limited packs available, so first in best fed!
Packs will be sent out early this week, landing in your kitchen before Christmas and just in time to go under the tree 🌲
Get your pack here: https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/lf-products/p/christmas-essentials 🤶
10/12/2023
Woweeee Pre-sales have been flying out the door this week… which means there are just a limited amount left!
Thank you so much for your support so far, I am beyond excited for you to get this book in your hands and to be breezing through summer while effortlessly whipping up sensational salads!
This book is THE ultimate kitchen companion for creating elevated salads!
A playbook for elevated cooking: Master salad dressings, Conquer cooking grains to perfection, Flavour bombs that transcend beyond salads and Unlock a treasure trove of mouth-watering salad recipes.
PLUS I share with you my essentials to have in your kitchen to make cooking that much easier and tastier…
Don’t miss out on your copy now… https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/ebooks/p/everything-salads-cookbook
Lock down a copy of the hottest new summer accessory 💚💚💚
06/12/2023
THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER!
Everything Salads Cookbook is HERE
—Healthy Eating never tasted so good—
The ultimate kitchen companion for creating elevated salads
45 sensational recipes packed with insider cooking tips, kitchen must-haves, herb guides and genius time-saving hacks.
—> From essential salad dressings to mastering grains and creating flavour bombs, this cookbook is your new bestie! Whip up most of these salads in under 30 minutes, ensuring that healthy eating is just as speedy as grabbing fast food—only, you’ll feel a hundred times better afterward!
🧨 Presale opened on Monday night to our email crew and boy-oh-boy have the orders gone nuts 🧨
Purchase your copy now and they will be sent out early next week.. just in time for Christmas cooking or the ultimate gift for others.
Grab your copy here: https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/ebooks/cookbook
03/12/2023
Everything Salads Cookbook is about to LAUNCH 🚀
Tonight, those who have signed up to hear first (QUICK click here to add your email: https://best-block-934.myflodesk.com/jbyddn3pk5) will get first look at the new cover, insight into what’s in this book and first dibs on getting your hands on a copy or two.
This is a limited release!!
Presale starts tonight and orders will be sent out early next week…. So you will be ready to rock into the festive season with fab salads or… have presents for those foodies your love!
More info will be landing in the next 2 days 👀
🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕
23/11/2023
Do you wish you could whip up salads like a pro, that not only look great but taste amazing?
Join me next week for my 5-Step Salad Cooking Demonstration that’ll transform your summer meals! Here’s what’s in store:
• Master Steph’s 5 essential steps for the perfect salad, with plenty of mouthwatering examples to inspire your creations.
• Dive into the art of layering and styling salads like a pro, making them as visually stunning as they are delicious!
• Learn the secrets of ingredient swapping and substitution, empowering you to adapt recipes to your taste and pantry.
• Craft dressings and flavour bombs from scratch—saving you time and adding that WOW factor to your dishes.
• Unleash your inner salad extraordinaire and freestyle your way to pro-level salads this summer and beyond!
Oh, and did I mention? You get to taste it all! 🤤✨
Don’t miss this chance to elevate your salad game! 🥗
✨ Book your tickets at the LINK IN BIO now!
21/11/2023
Yehaaa we are well into Asparagus season! I love it!
Don’t be fooled by the over cooked asparagus you had growing up, I know, it was nasty… but it can be AMAZING!
There are far better ways to enjoy asparagus and the key is quick cooking.
My go-to methods are…
🪄Blanching in boiling water for 30 seconds, yeap even straight from the kettle.
🪄Pan frying hot with olive oil followed by a dash of water for 2-3 minutes
🪄Roasting in a hot oven with olive oil and seasoning for about 5 minutes.
Absolute game changers!
Rather than cooking your asparagus on its own, which means having to come up with a few more dishes to make an actual meal with it. Try making this stunning fresh salad… it has lots of extra goodies in it to transform your asparagus into a full meal.
Summer asparagus salad with goats cheese, toasted hazelnuts + sticky onions
Perfect on its own. Or try it for lunch with a poached egg or smoked salmon and dinner time with a bbq 👌🏻
Have a go this weekend and let me know what you think in the comments 👇
Recipe LINK IN BIO
https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/recipes/summer-asparagus-and-goats-cheese-salad
📸 😘
31/10/2023
I’m passionate about using the freshest ingredients to craft salads that not only tantalize your taste buds but also nourish your body. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or someone just looking for a healthier, tastier meal, I’m here to help you explore the world of salads and discover their endless possibilities.
Salads are more than just a side dish; they can be a complete, satisfying meal on their own. With the right combination of ingredients and a thoughtful approach to flavors and textures, salads can become a culinary masterpiece. Let’s embark on a journey through the world of salads, where we’ll blend colours, tastes, and textures to create the perfect, balanced dish.
We will be covering anything and everything to do with salads and so much more at the next round of my 5-Step Salads Cooking Demonstrations.
Are you going to join us in Dunedin or Online to make your Summer salads sizzle??
Dunedin: 29 Nov - 6:30pm at .nz
Online: 5 Dec - 7pm via zoom
🔗Grab your season pass to fabulous salads at the link in bio 🔗
30/10/2023
Calling all fashion-forward foodies and summer lovers! ☀️🌼
Get ready for the ultimate Euro-style GIRLS DAY OUT as I join forces with the fabulous to celebrate the season in style! 🌸👑
📅 Date: Saturday 4th November
📍 Venue: Bella Castello’s Castle, Sefton (30 mins north of chch)
🕒 Time: 12noon start
What’s on the menu, you ask? A delectable 3-course meal personally crafted by yours truly, a culinary experience like no other! From mouthwatering starters to a dreamy dessert, we’ve got your taste buds covered.
But that’s not all, gals! Jessica Flora is unveiling her sizzling NEW summer clothing collection, and it’s the epitome of chic, fun, and fabulous!
Why you absolutely CAN’T MISS this:
💃 Strut your stuff in the latest summer styles.
🥂 Sip on stunning wines and enjoy scrumptious food.
🤳 Snap stunning photos inside our own euro style castle.
🎁 15% discount on all clothing.
💃 Mooch around, laugh and have a blast with like-minded ladies!
Make this weekend a blast with a day filled with fashion, food, and friends. Don’t wait too long, because fabrics are LIMITED and these new season styles are flying off the shelves! 💃✨
Book your spot NOW and get ready for the best day out this summer season!
🎟️ Ticket Link in Bio!
18/10/2023
I’m getting all prepped for Geraldine tomorrow night 👩🍳🥬
We have a great big crowd coming to learn all things SALAD!
Like..
👉How to build a banger salad with 5 simple steps
👉How to get ahead of yourself by making my ‘Salad Staples’
👉Use the veges you grow in so many more and exciting ways than you would believe.
👉Why a flavour bomb takes your salad to the next level
👉How to style your salads for that wow-factor
Are you wanting to come last minute? Well get your tickets quick!
🌟You can also upgrade your ticket with my Everything Salads Ebook for an extra $20… that’s like 60% off! It’s LOADED with mooore salads to keep you spicy in the kitchen for months!
⚡️⚡️⚡️Grab your tickets here: https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/5-step-salads
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Does it suddenly feel like spring where you are? 😍 The seasons are definitely changing and that means lots of incredible new produce coming into play, as well as my Everything Salads Spring + Summer cookbook! I've been using both books for a few weeks now; bringing in those fresh new flavours and getting so excited about the longer, warmer days ahead! ☀️ To celebrate the change in the air, my Champagne + Salads Series gets a refresh too - so we can play with all the new possibilities spring brings with it. Ashburton, I'm coming to you this week, and Wellington, due to popular demand, I'll be spending two nights with you on the 11th and 12th of September! Make sure to grab your girlfriends and get your tickets to join me for a fabulous night of food and bubbles! 🥂 https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/book-tour
That's a wrap on the upper North Island portion of the Champagne + Salads Book Tour - it was an absolute whirlwind but so cool to see parts of the country I never have before! I adore doing these events in person as I get a chance to meet you all face to face and share more than I ever can over a reel or stories. It's amazing to hear how my recipes have become your go-tos, or that you eagerly anticipate my content each day, it gives me such a boost to know that what I'm most passionate about sharing is resonating for so many of you! I love food, fashion and travelling, and it's a dream to be able to blend them all so we can have the ultimate gals night out together 🥂 Thank you to all the venues on this part of the trip, you were all fabulous, and thank you so much to everyone who came along 🤍 @mamanboutique @rumor_store @blakchaos @sixonefive_matakana @green_with_envy_nz
Mount Maunganui turned on the most beautiful night for us 🤩 I loved bringing my Champagne + Salads tour to @blakchaos - such a beautiful store in such a stunning spot! Mum and I even got to do a little bit of sightseeing before we got back on the road for my next event; Matakana ✨️ If you've missed out on the tour so far, it's not over yet! Secure your tickets for Blenheim, Wellington + Ashburton here: https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/book-tour
Another incredible location for the Champagne + Salads tour - Cambridge, thank you so much for having me!! 🥰 You are so lucky to have @rumor_store; what a stunning space with the most beautiful clothing! ✨️ We've got Hamilton tonight and Mount Maunganui tomorrow which have both sold out, and Matakana tickets are almost gone, but if you're in Blenheim or Wellington, I'm coming for you next! 🥗 28th August @thomassmarlborough in Blenheim 🥗 11th of September + 12th September (almost sold out!) @teapeastore in Wellington Get your tickets before they're all gone - I can't wait to see you for a fabulous evening of fashion and delicious food! 🥂 https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/book-tour
Not around here! ✨️🥗 I'm currently doing a veggie-packed detox and I haven't been bored for a second with the meals I've been making from my Everything Salads cookbooks - healthy eating never looked this good 🙌🏼 Allll the colour, alll the texture and allll the flavour in every bite; eating healthy is a feast for the eyes *and* your tastebuds and it will make you feel better than ever! Explore my best-selling Everything Salads cookbooks and get more goodness in your life 🤩 https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/ebooks P.S. Tickets are still available for you to learn more in person in Wellington and Blenheim - secure your spot before they're all gone! x https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/book-tour
My Champagne + Salads Road Trip is currently making its way around the North Island - Auckland, you were amazing! ✨️ @mamanboutique was a dream and it was incredible to connect with you all, share my salad tips and some bubbles with you! It was such a beautiful night 😍 Next up, Hamilton, Tauranga and Matakana before I'm back to Blenheim to wind up the book tour. If you're in one of these spots and would love a gorgeous night out of fashion and food, get your girlfriends together and join me - but be quick, tickets have almost sold out! Secure yours before they're all gone: https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/book-tour
You won't believe how delicious this chocolate-studded banana loaf is - it never lasts long at our house! 😋 It's quite low in sugar compared to most banana loaves - the key is to get the sweetness from extra ripe bananas and adding a little maple syrup! Banana + Chocolate Loaf 🍌 (gluten free) INGREDIENTS 3 ½ large ripe bananas 2 large eggs ⅓ pure maple syrup 75g butter, melted 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 1 cup almond meal ½ cup white rice flour 1 tsp baking soda Pinch of sea salt 110g dark chocolate METHOD - Preheat the oven to 170 degrees fan bake. Line a loaf tin with parchment paper. - Mash three bananas in a large mixing bowl, add eggs, maple syrup, melted butter and vanilla and whisk to combine. - Add almond meal, rice flour and baking soda and mix to just combine using the whisk. - Roughly chop dark chocolate and add two thirds to the banana mixture. - - Pour batter into pre prepared loaf tin. - Slice half a banana in half lengthways and place on the top of the loaf and scatter remaining chocolate on top. - Bake in the oven for 1 hour or until a skewer comes out clean. - Allow to cool in the tin for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. - Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. ** Dairy free alternative: replace butter with melted coconut oil. Save this one for afternoon teas, lunchboxes or for next time you've got some bananas to use up! 🍌
NEW DATE ADDED! ✨️ The Champagne + Salads Road Trip just got bigger again - we're headed to MATAKANA! 🤩 My North Island leg will now go from Auckland and Cambridge, Hamilton and Tauranga onto Matakana! It means so much to me to be able to connect with you all, up close and personal, sharing my tips and tricks to create the most amazing salads that will make vegetables the main event at every meal! 🥗 Each one of these events has been amazing so far and I can't wait to meet you in your city! Tag your food-loving friends and make a night of it - or if you know someone in one of these locations, pass it on and let them know about this can't-miss event! 🥂 Snap up your tickets before they go, we're getting close to selling out: https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/book-tour
Want a fresh, nutritious alternative to your porridge and granola? Try my fave delicious brekkie! Steph’s Soaked Seeds 🌱 Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan Keeps for 4-5 days refrigerated INGREDIENTS 🍇 ⅓ cup each: pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flaked almonds ¼ cup each: chia seeds, ground flaxseed, dried currants or other dried fruit 1 ½ cup apricots (thawed or preserved), or berries, or Black Doris plums in juice Option 1: 1 can coconut milk + 1 cup water Option 2: ¾ can coconut cream + 1 ½ cup water INSTRUCTIONS 🥣 - Measure out all seeds, nuts, and dried fruit into a mixing bowl. - Blend the apricots (or other fruit) with the coconut milk or cream and water in a Nutribullet or high-powered blender until smooth. - Pour the blended fruit mixture into the bowl with the seeds and nuts, and whisk everything together until well combined. - Transfer the mixture to a 1-litre glass jar or Tupperware container, and refrigerate overnight to allow the seeds to soak. - In the morning, serve the soaked seeds with your choice of Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt, fresh fruits, nut butters, and shaved dark chocolate. Adjusting Consistency: If you prefer your soaked seeds thicker or thinner, adjust the amount of water as desired. Add more water for a thinner consistency or reduce the water for a thicker mixture. Will you give this recipe a try? Let me know how you make it your own! ✨️
I'm at home this week before my tour rolls on into the North Island, so I decided to do a meal plan for my partner and I using recipes from Autumn + Winter Everything Salads ✨️🥗 For day one, we've got Roasted Carrot, Quinoa + Tabbouleh Salad with Crispy Chickpeas, Hummus and Greek Chicken 🙌🏼 Have you been craving some veggies? P.S. You can get a copy of the cookbook here: https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/ebooks/p/everything-salads-cookbook-a/w
Give the gift of glorious multi-use kitchen condiments and *two* best-selling salad cookbooks to inspire the foodie in your life throughout the year! ✨️ My Salad Queen Bundle is discounted for a limited time, including: 🥗 Spring + Summer Everything Salads 🥗 Autumn + Winter Everything Salads 🥗 Za'atar Spice Blend 🥗 Harissa Paste 🥗 Plum Ksundi Chutney 🥗 Fragrant Apricot Chutney Find out more about these superstar ingredients and this jam-packed bundle: https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/lf-products/p/saladqueenpack
Do you live in the North Island and love fashion, food and a cheeky glass of bubbles with friends? 🥂 Have I got the event for you! ✨️ My Champagne + Salads Road Trip is headed your way with events in Auckland, Cambridge, Hamilton and Mount Maunganui next month after a sell out run down south - and I'd love to see you there! Tag your friends and get a group together for a night of shopping, snacking sipping, and learning all things salads with a mini cooking demonstration by yours truly, and you'll even get to try what I create! 🥗 Grab your tickets before they're gone - and hurry - there are limited spaces available at each event! https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/book-tour
It's like a warm hug in a bowl - save this for when you need it! 🥰 HEALING CHICKEN + VEGETABLE SOUP 🥕 (makes 3 litres, gluten + dairy free) INGREDIENTS 🧅 Chicken Broth: - 2 liters water - 50g ginger, sliced - 15g turmeric root, sliced - 10 peppercorns - 2 garlic cloves, peeled - 1 tbsp Himalayan salt - 6 chicken thighs, skinless and bone-in Soup: - 3 carrots, peeled and diced - 3 celery stalks, diced - 1 onion, peeled and diced - 450g pumpkin (650g before removing skin and seeds), diced - 140g spinach or silver beet, finely sliced - 3-5 tbsp immune tonic (optional) INSTRUCTIONS 🍲 - In a large heavy-based pot (3.5-4L), combine the water, ginger, turmeric root, peppercorns, garlic, salt, and chicken thighs. Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid, and simmer for 45 minutes. - Remove the chicken thighs from the pot and set them aside to cool in a bowl. Strain the broth through a sieve into a large bowl. Clean the pot to remove any residue, then pour the strained broth back into the pot and bring to a simmer. - Add the diced carrots, celery, and onion to the simmering broth. Cook for 10 minutes, then add the diced pumpkin and cook for another 10 minutes. - Pull the cooled chicken off the bones and add it back to the soup. Stir in the spinach, letting it wilt for about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat and, if desired, add the immune tonic for extra flavour and immune-boosting benefits. - Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or allow to cool before storing. STORAGE Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze in 2-portion servings for easy meals, lasting up to 3 months in the freezer.
Wanaka you were amazing! We had such an awesome crowd at @perriamnz - it was freezing outside but snuggly and warm in store 🥰 I wore my Perriam Classic Cable Merino Jersey and Pant - the ultimate elevated loungewear, dressed up with a hat, jewels and heels. The most comfy and delicious set made with New Zealand wool! Christina and the team at Perriam were a dream to work with and have such great values around nourishing our bodies and looking after our planet, which we definitely share! 💛 This tour is really only just getting started - North Island, I'm coming for you! Look out for dates and locations very very soon...👀
Two nights in Invercargill - done and dusted! 🤩 I had the most incredible time with @labelsdesignerclothing and everybody that came out to spend the evening with us, as always, it was filled with fashion, bubbles and delicious food! 🥗 We've got Gore tonight, Wanaka next week and then my sights will be set on the North Island; dates, times and locations coming very soon! Will the Road Trip be stopping in your city? 🤔
It was the little dessert that could! 🥹 Cinderella - a golden white chocolate sphere sitting on a cinnamon and cocoa crumb. You'd pour hot golden caramel over the sphere (carriage), and it would melt away, revealing a spiced pumpkin mousse 👑 I was finishing up my first year of my culinary arts degree and I'd been working on a dessert project; Cinderella. My lecturers approached me to take my creation to the next level and compete with it in the Fonterra Proud to be a Chef competition. They pick 15 people from around New Zealand and you fly to Auckland to cook an original recipe - the only caveat was that it had to include dairy (because it's Fonterra of course!)🥛 I entered and got through, then competed in a cook off - it was a lot like Masterchef - there was a panel of judges and a time limit - it was pretty intense! I ended up being announced as the winner! 🤯 There were four of us from New Zealand that then got to go on to compete in the Australasian competition in Melbourne, against 20 regional winners from all across Australia. It was the most amazing three days where we got to eat at all the best restaurants, were cooked for by some of the biggest names in Australia, took part in masterclasses, and finally, we competed against each other. It was hugely stressful on the day, and we had to wait to find out who won the next night at gala dinner... I won the Most Innovative Dish Award, and was the only woman to win an award in the process 🥹 I'd come from the smallest little country town, and it was just such an amazing thing to be there among all these up and coming chefs, to be immersed in that world. I knew after that trip that I would live in Melbourne once I'd finished my studies, and I *knew* my future was in food 🤍 I can't wait to see where it takes me next! ✨️
WANAKA I am coming for you! 🥂 The Champagne + Salads Road Trip has exceeded all my expectations so far, and it's not slowing down anytime soon! Next up, Wanaka, 16th July at @perriamnz - tickets are selling fast, so get in quick to avoid disappointment! These fabulous events have been so much fun; a bit of fashion, a glass of champagne, a mini demonstration and delicious food to try from my brand new cookbook, Autumn + Winter Everything Salads! North Island...you're next! 🎉 Grab your gal pals, book tickets and I'll see you there!! https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/book-tour
Just over here trying to bring back the practical cookbook! 🙌🏼 Both of the cookbooks in my Everything Salads series are printed locally, and made to be super easy to use, lying flat on your bench - no cookbook holder necessary! All the pages are wipeable and the recipes are made to be used and referred to again and again, it's easy to fold over, take to the supermarket - this isn't the kind of cookbook to take up space on the shelf; you'll use it every week! If you haven't already grabbed a copy of Autumn + Winter Everything Salads, hit the link below to get a fresh take on winter vegetables! https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/ebooks/p/everything-salads-cookbook-a/w
If you're new, welcome, I'm Steph! ✨️ I love making and eating salads all year round; it's the easiest AND most delicious way to eat vegetables. They're never boring or bland, and I eat so many more vegetables when they’re in a salad! I love salads so much I've now self-published two cookbooks in my Everything Salads series, for Spring + Summer, and now, Autumn + Winter. They're both available on my website, along with some of my delicious handmade flavour bombs you can use to liven up any meal! 🥗 One of the reasons I've become so passionate about salads is that they're an all-in-one meal. I don't need to make 3 - 4 separate dishes - one salad can contain all texture, flavour, and variety you could want! One salad + some protein, and I'm eating like a queen. I love making my mustard roast chicken or my Greek roasted lamb to eat with salads for a few days - I actually cook less and eat better when I make salads! If you're looking to get inspired with a fresh take on vegetables this winter, you've come to the right place! 🥂 https://www.localandfriday.co.nz/ebooks
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