Our recipes & blog
Our Certified Organic Rainbow Chard is as versatile as it is nutritious. To celebrate this autumnal gem, we’ve crafted a heartwarming recipe —the ‘Organic Rainbow Chard & Mushroom Polenta’. Imagine tender chard leaves, wilted to perfection, intertwined with garlic-infused mushrooms and a whisper of chilli, all cradled in a warm hug of creamy polenta.
Our Huckleberry Organic Fruit & Veg box brings you the season’s best, and next week, we’re thrilled to introduce the Veg of the Week - the locally grown Certified Organic Rainbow Chard from Leeston. This colourful marvel isn’t just a feast for the eyes; it’s packed with health benefits. Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and minerals like magnesium and iron, rainbow chard supports robust immunity and bone health.
As we approach Mother’s Day, it’s a time to honour the nurturing figures in our lives. Just as a mother provides the best for her children, so does Mother Nature when we choose to eat organically and seasonally. This Mother’s Day, let’s celebrate the theme of “Where Nature Thrives” by embracing the nutritional powerhouse of organic produce.
This week, we’re thrilled to introduce our Fruit of the Week - the luscious, spray-free tomatoes, freshly handpicked from the fields of Auckland. These vibrant gems are bursting with health benefits. Packed with vitamin C, potassium, and the antioxidant lycopene, they’re a heart-healthy choice that supports your wellbeing.
As the amber hues of autumn swiftly paint our days, we find ourselves reaching for comfort in the form of heartwarming dishes. Our Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup is a tribute to the fleeting beauty of this season, capturing the essence of autumn’s produce in a bowl.
Welcome to May, the month where we celebrate the essence of pure, unadulterated nourishment. At Huckleberry, we’re buzzing with excitement for Organic Week 2024, and we’re dedicating the entire month to this year's theme, “Where Nature Thrives”, highlighting how organic agriculture is part of the solution to our biodiversity crisis.
This week, we shine the spotlight on the Corno di Toro pepper, also known as the ‘Bull’s Horn.’ These elongated, sweet peppers, reminiscent of a bull’s majestic horns, are a culinary delight. Their thick walls and robust flavour make them perfect for a variety of autumn recipes.
Enjoy autumn’s bounty with our Organic Week recipe: Stuffed Corno di Toro peppers. This recipe is not only delicious, it also aligns with the theme of 2024 Organic Week, “Where Nature Thrives”. It’s a simple way to honour the earth’s natural rhythms and the diligent work of organic farmers.
As we wrap up our “Nourish to Flourish” series, we’re focusing on two potent plants that have stood the test of time: turmeric and green tea. These herbal heroes are renowned for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making them essential components of a natural immunity-boosting regimen as we prepare for winter.
