Ikikai

31/12/2021

Personally I couldn't care less about the Gregorian Calender and what it represents.

So I've spent this evening in the lab, tending to the IKIKAI flame.

I've got big plans for 2022! Set into motion with this post at 12.01am, 1/1/22. From creating space Hoki.

Happy half way to Matariki AOTEAROA!!!

16/09/2021

Water cress is coming back in to season now! So Watercress & cashew pesto is back on the menu!

Wellington Foraging Community

16/09/2021

Pinwheel Scone

15/09/2021

Pasta Mafioso.

14/09/2021

Vegetarian Sausage Rolls.

Packed with more nutrition & not so dense as meat so doesn't leave you feeling sluggish after the fact. These have become very popular at the CAFE . Even amongst non vegetarians, which goes to show you don't have to be a vegetarian to explore new conscious food choices from time to time.

10/09/2021

ONION GRASS INFUSED OLIVE OIL??! Yes!

I’ve finally perfected the method…

Onion Grass has an amazingly unique flavor profile somewhere perfectly balanced between leek/garlic & chive. Delicate yet rich. Its amazing with just about anything! Whether used for cooking, drizzled over top, for garnish or dipping. It lifts food without competing!

It’s so satisfying honoring a w**d, often treated as if it’s a noxious pest! Sooner poisoned rather than preserved!? Turned into a treasure like this!

Also the Confit diced onion left after making it, makes an amazing vegan dumpling mix!

Ill have a bunch to give away soon if anyone wants some??

10/09/2021

Garden Salad. Home Grown Happiness

10/09/2021

Seared then Poached Hāpuka , mustard cream sauce. WELLINGTON Creating space

10/09/2021

Activated Chickpea, Lentil & Butternut Soup. IdeaSoup

10/09/2021

Traditional Focaccia. (un-baked) *rising.

10/09/2021

Bacon, Avocado, Tomato. Open Sandwich.

09/09/2021

One of my favorite vegetable cuts. "Asain Style" Julienne. Some Claim Japanese origin under the tittle Sengiri. Others claim Chinese origin pronounced (qie Si). To me that's not important. What I love about this cut. Is how it show cases the full profile of this vegetable. Including a portion of the eye, in each slice. I find it incredibly satisfying to cut things against the grain like this...

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09/09/2021

09/09/2021

Whole Gurnard, Turmeric, Lemon, parsley Fettuccine Fettuccine

09/09/2021

Foraged Salad Sandwich. Eatw**ds Foraging

09/09/2021

Wild Onion Grass Dumplings. HOKITIKA Creating space

09/09/2021

Braised Lamb, Watercress, Noodle, Broth.

09/09/2021

Sautéed Wild Paua Dumplings & Watercress. HOKITIKA Creating space