Blog

Fair Trade Mocha Fudge Cake with Ganache

7 August 2025 at 4:26 pm

Our Mocha Fudge Cake contains no less than 7 certified organic, Fair Trade ingredients and is therefore the perfect way to pay tribute to the people, often from developing nations,…

» Read more

Quality Mushrooms

6 August 2025 at 3:25 pm

This family-owned and operated farm has been growing top quality mushrooms for over thirty years.

» Read more

Greencane: Pioneers in plastic-free toilet paper

1 July 2025 at 11:24 am

Greencane is a New Zealand company founded by Geoff and Helen Arden.

» Read more

Butter Bean and Buckwheat Soup

24 June 2025 at 11:56 am

This soup should be on the menu at every home this winter!

» Read more

Fifteen to Fifty: 35 Years with Commonsense

10 April 2025 at 4:09 pm

Our CEO , Anna Pitches, turns 50 this month and, in flagrant disregard of her desire to keep the news on the down low, we think this is a milestone worth…

» Read more

Holistic Hair

3 March 2025 at 10:50 am

Founded in 2006 by a hairstylist and trichologist, Holistic Hair is a brand that truly puts the "care" back into natural hair care.

» Read more

Submission on the Gene Technology Bill

10 February 2025 at 1:48 pm

Set out below is our submission to the NZ Parliament on the Gene Technology Bill. You are welcome to adapt this to make your own submission.

» Read more

Mexican Bean Soup

30 January 2025 at 11:58 am

A delicious hearty bowlful of goodness that comes together in under half an hour. Easy to scale up or down, this recipe also freezes well.

» Read more

Good Gifting

4 December 2024 at 5:11 pm

Regift what you can, reduce what you spend, make thoughtful gifts, recycle packaging, and repurpose unwanted gifts.

» Read more

Buttermilk & Buckwheat Pancakes

23 August 2024 at 6:23 pm

Buckwheat flour is gluten-free with a rich, nutty flavor and dark colour which is often mistaken for a grain when it is, in fact, a seed.

» Read more

Shredded Tofu with Noodle Broth

7 August 2024 at 12:08 pm

We all know that tofu is a great plant-based protein source and so versatile.

» Read more

Sticky Date Pudding (Gluten Free)

3 July 2024 at 3:15 pm

On these dark nights there is nothing better than a comforting, warming dessert and you really can’t go past a Sticky Date Pudding for the ultimate winter decadence.

» Read more