Sheryl and I got together yesterday to make easter treats for the team at Bestow, we decided on a raw chocolate fudge outer with a chewy, soft caramel centre which we then rolled in a pistachio crumb. Possibly a little bit fiddly to make but we had fun and the end result is yummy! In hindsight we should have done some progress shots but completely f[...]
Green tea has long been considered for the many health benefits it offers. Matcha green tea however is a super strength version that is said to be around ten times more nutritionally dense than regular green tea. This green powder is embedded in the Japanese culture and is delicious as well as being both energising and relaxing at the same time! Mat[...]
Here's a stunning cake recipe from our recipe journal - Bestow Treats II. Here at Bestow we adore this cake, it embraces New Zealand food with the use of kumara and berries, is easy to make and tastes delicious. Make it for Christmas day just to be different or make it to take to pre Christmas celebrations, it's also great as a dessert. Now that ber[...]
Did your mother or grandmother ever tell you to ‘count your blessings’? We may have shrugged off such homegrown advice in our youth, but neuroscience today is affirming much of the wisdom bestowed upon us from simpler times. To count your blessings is to practice the art of gratitude - a simple spiritual discipline with profound implications[...]
This recipe is a firm favourite from our latest food journal BESTOW TREATS II. And given that it's also gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free chocolate it's also completely guilt free! You can mix it up by adding any combination of your favourite dried fruits and nuts and store in the freezer to have an hand whenever required. FE[...]