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Mixed Bean Salad

September 9, 2021 at 11:49 AM

Easy and nutritional yet cost effective, this colourful salad makes a great addition to any meal and can be whipped up in just a few minutes.

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10 Ways to De-Stress

September 3, 2021 at 4:41 PM

At Commonsense we generally like to focus on the positive but it has to be said that there's a lot that has the potential to stress us out at the…

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KAVITA’S KITCHEN

September 2, 2021 at 1:37 PM

When we asked Kavita Anand, of Kavita’s Kitchen, how to best describe her business she replied “a childhood dream turned into an ultra-special foodie venture!” Based in Wellington’s Island Bay,…

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Yeshi Taye: Mamia's Ethiopian Sauce

August 31, 2021 at 4:42 AM

Mamia’s all started when Yeshi Taye was cooking her mother’s Ethiopian sauce for a friend who enjoyed it so much they suggested she consider selling it.

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Superseed Crackers

August 28, 2021 at 6:19 PM

Nikki Van de Laar, founder of Superseed Crackers, has a great deal of experience in the kitchen having worked in bakeries, in catering and as a cooking instructor - she…

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Organic Celeriac Soup

August 22, 2021 at 3:08 PM

Perhaps you've seen this gnarly looking root vegetable in our fresh produce section and wondered what to do with it? Well don't let looks deceive you! Celeriac brings a light,…

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Fair Trade Mocha Fudge Cake with Ganache

August 2, 2021 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,…

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Waste-free Shopping is Commonsense

July 8, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Buying from our Refill section is a great alternative to buying a packaged option.

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PORRIDGE TOP TIPS!

July 7, 2021 at 2:06 PM

Porridge is so simple to make – simply add half a cup of fine oats with a cup of water and a pinch of salt.

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MUNCH CUPBOARD: WALKING THE TALK

July 5, 2021 at 5:47 PM

Munch Cupboard, and their sister brand, Nil have been leading the way in innovative reusable homewares since 2014 from their home base in Wellington.

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Mulled Wine

June 2, 2021 at 9:43 AM

Now that the days are short and the nights are cold it can be hard to leave the home in the evening.

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Climate Action is Commonsense

May 19, 2021 at 3:17 PM

The global pandemic has shown us that it is certainly possible to take collective action for the common good.

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