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I am always on the look out for quality, easy to make recipes to share with our customers, of course using ingredients from our range.  I spotted this recipe on The Coconut Mama website (I think she loves coconuts almost as…

Our family first met Philemon in July 2012, waiting on the shores of Lamen Bay, watching with most of the village, as the large inter-island cargo and ferry ship, Tina1 was coming into shore.  On board was our ni-Vanuatu friend…

As promised last week, I want to share with you my own experience of getting to know a few of the ni-Vanuatu RSE workers that come to New Zealand to work in the horticulture and viticulture industries.  You will know that…

This "recipe" was shared with me recently by a friend who was cutting out dairy from her diet, but still, at that stage anyway, was wanting to enjoy her daily cup of organic coffee. So I gave this a try,…

Three years have passed since we first met ni-Vanuatu RSE (Recognised Seasonal Employer) Scheme workers in New Zealand. We have observed how the confidence of those who return year after year,  has grown by working, living, participating and being acknowledged as valued members of our…

This recipe appears on our "recipes page" but I wanted to shout from the roof tops the simplicity of this delicious morsel. Zingy Ginger Crunch – dairy free 130 g Lav Kokonas Virgin Coconut Oil 125 g Coconut Sugar 200g Flour…

The aroma, vibrance of colour and intensity of flavours. Proud to be Vanuatu. They must be tried to be believed. Vanilla products, Ground Ginger and Ground Turmeric are now ALL back in stock. Good things take time, and their time has arrived!

Gluten Free flour alternatives can be a little tricky to work with and sometimes, alas the results in baking can been something akin to dry cardboard.  Because of my love affair with all things kokonas (coconut) I started using coconut…

Virgin Coconut Oil is naturally anti-bacterial as well as anti-fungal. Exfoliating any part of your body is a nice way to reinvigorate blood vessels to get pumping.   Why not try this simple blend so you can indulge your senses and…