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Commonsense is a family business based on three key values: Organic Food, Environmental Sustainability & Fair Trade.
You may have noticed a growing number of household cleaning products on the market which claim to be ‘environmentally friendly’. This sounds like great news but unfortunately all detergents are a burden on the environment in one way or another...
Our Pumpkin, Kumara, Carrot & Coconut recipe is a customer favourite. "It's just delicious!" our Kitchen Manager Scott says. "Our stores get a lot of people coming in with diets where they can't eat tomatoes and potatoes, so there are some customers who always ask for it."..
Commonsense is founded on values of organics, environment and community. We're proud that every year, at least 10% of our profit goes to supporting initiatives that share our values. We're the primary sponsor of Porirua School Gardens, and our Store Managers also support one-off and regular initiatives at their discretion...
This recipe may seem quite technical, but trust us, it contains everything you need to get your foot on the Gingerbread property ladder. These houses are a great way to keep kids (and adults!) entertained and a delicious treat to enjoy on Christmas day...
This is definitely not a traditional mincemeat recipe (which uses suet and fewer varieties of dried fruit) but no one in my family seems to be complaining...
As we look around us we see that plastic is choking our oceans, littering our world and finding its way into the air we breathe and the food we eat. Our shopping bags have been plastic free for over 10 years and we’re always thinking about what more we could.....
This curry is so simple and super cheap to make and the naan breads are delicious, impressive and so simple! This recipe is a must for coconut lovers and people in need of some healthy comfort foods...
Paleo eating is growing in popularity in New Zealand, but finding paleo-friendly products can still be hard. So we've done the work for you and written up a list of some of our favourite paleo-friendly groceries. Our online shop also has a Paleo section - check it out...
As the weather starts to grow colder, an afternoon spent in a warm kitchen starts to look increasingly tempting. These muffins are a Commonsense lunchbar favourite: the sharp spiciness of the ginger perfectly juxtaposes the rich creamy chocolate and earthy beetroot...
In celebration of this year’s Sea Week, we decided to focus on our favourite oceanic vegetable – seaweed! Not only does it taste delicious, it's also laden with nutrients. ..
Here is some great information about how to keep your chickens healthy and happy. Catherine Collins, our resident gardening and chook expert, has shared her knowledge with us...
Here at Commonsense Organics, we cater for a range of dietary requirements such as gluten free, dairy free, paleo and vegan. We asked staff member Buster Caitcheon for some inspiration for creating a delicious plant based meal...
Commonsense is a family business based on three key values: Organic Food, Environmental Sustainability & Fair Trade.