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Commonsense is a family business based on three key values: Organic Food, Environmental Sustainability & Fair Trade.
Commonsense is founded on principles of organic farming, care for our environment and each other. Every year we support initiatives that share our values. Set out below are some of the organisations and groups we’ve supported this year. ..
Sam Forbes started Shelly Bay Baker in 2018 with a simple bench-top flour mill and a dream to restore the availability of high quality, nutritionally beneficial baking to the local Wellington community. Today, he uses a large imported stone mill to grind fresh, organic flour for the bakery in larger.....
If you're looking for ways to get your whole family on board with more vegetarian food, we have a great new recipe for you to try this summer! Jam packed full of protein, nutrients and flavour, this burger will satisfy the most die hard meat lover and is sure to.....
Place the chocolate and cream into a small saucepan over low heat...
We have recently discovered the wonders of aquafaba – the leftover water from a humble can of chickpeas! For years we have been unwittingly draining this cloudy substance down the drain unaware of it’s magical qualities, primarily as a substitute for whipped egg whites in meringues, pavlova, mousse and many.....
CaliWoods is a small company with a big mission to inspire people to create more sustainable lifestyles by creating alternatives to disposable, single use items and other plastic products. Founder, Shay Lawrence, set up CaliWoods in 2016 having returned to NZ after traveling to some of the most isolated parts.....
It has long been known that we need to protect ourselves from the sun and at Commonsense, we sell sunscreens to help keep yourself and your family safe from potentially harmful UV rays. But due to the complex nature of the ingredients found in most sunscreens, we can’t apply our.....
This is a great way to combine wonderful Indian flavours in a vegan, gluten-free family friendly dinner...
Supergreens are often seen as are great way of getting a quick fix of all the benefits we know are present in dark green, leafy vegetables. But what are the health benefits and how do you know if a product is right for you? Here's a handy guide to the.....
It's world vegetarian month and, whether you're a die hard vegetarian from way back or are simply looking for ways to cut down your meat consumption as a means of reducing your carbon footprint, we reckon you'll love this variation on the much loved Indian dish - Butter Chicken!..
Clearwater’s award winning organic yoghurt range has been a favourite in our stores for over 12 years! The Clearwater family’s small organic dairy farm sits at the foot of Mt Peel in Geraldine, North Canterbury. Their mission is to craft delicious organic dairy products in the most sustainable way to.....
Bees are an extremely important and fragile element of our ecosystem. At least one third of our food depends on honey bees for pollination and it is estimated that the economic value of honey bees in New Zealand is over $5 billion per annum...
Commonsense is a family business based on three key values: Organic Food, Environmental Sustainability & Fair Trade.