Nourish Holistic Nutrition

19/05/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗭𝗮𝗸 – 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆! (4 images)

Some cooking sessions are special, and this was definitely one of them.

As soon as the ingredients for our home-made Thai green curry paste were ready, the Wellness Kitchen was filled with the incredible fragrances of the Far East!

From the moment Zak came in, he was completely engaged. In fact, this may have been the most focused and enthusiastic we've ever seen him in a class. Whether it was the excitement of creating a curry from scratch or the energy from all those colourful, antioxidant-rich ingredients, Zak was absolutely in his element.

He challenged G about the chilli level in the curry paste - surprising G by comfortably handling even more heat!

Zak also had a very specific request: garlic naan to accompany the curry, alongside the traditional jasmine rice. When Zak has a food vision, G does his best to make it happen, so garlic naan was added to the menu.

But perhaps the most heartwarming moment came at lunch. Zak loved both the curry and the naan so much that instead of eating it all, he carefully rationed his portion to make sure he had enough to take home for his mum and sister. That simple act of thoughtfulness melted our hearts.

To top off an already fantastic day, Zak told G that this curry was better than any Thai curry he had ever eaten in a restaurant. There aren't many compliments a chef enjoys hearing more than that.

A wonderful day of cooking, learning, laughter, and sharing food with the people we care about.

Zak Cowell Cowell - wasn't that an epic session?!

19/05/2026

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18/05/2026

17/05/2026

Featuring Choko - a New Zealand and Australian name for this humble vegetable.

It quietly grows into something special in our kitchen - right now, ours are in full season, hanging in beautiful bunches from the vine.

At our Mother’s Day event, G served them two ways: a fresh crunchy pickle made from the flesh, and a coconut chutney using the skin. It was quite a hit judging by the interest it generated. The mothers even went home with a few each, to try for themselves.

Mild, versatile and easy to cook with, chayote/choko works beautifully in dals, curries, stir fries and fresh pickles. It’s also naturally rich in fibre, vitamin C and antioxidants. A simple garden produce with plenty of goodness packed in.

If you’ve never cooked with choko before, this season might be the perfect time to try. Comment on this post if you would be interested in a recipe for the fresh pickle - if there is enough interest, we'll share a recipe in the coming weeks.

17/05/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗙𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘂.

Every WellFed menu includes a handcrafted flatbread, this season, it became Afghan Bolani.

What makes this one extra special is the story behind it. While visiting the Harvest Farmers Market in Launceston, Tasmania, we stumbled across an Afghan food stall where fresh bolanis were being rolled and cooked to order. We ordered some… and then stayed to watch.

For R, who makes many of our flatbreads, it became an unexpected live cooking lesson from an Afghan woman skilfully preparing each bolani by hand. What began with a little nervousness slowly turned into confidence and excitement. Some foods are simply meant to find their way onto a menu.

G then gave the recipe the WellFed touch: using stone-ground wholemeal flour, adding fresh spinach, spring onions from our garden to the filling, and of course, a little turmeric.

Hand rolled, nourishing, and full of story, the Afghan Bolani quickly became one of the best sellers this week - hope you enjoyed them as part of your meal.

13/05/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵........

Today we’re featuring a special friend of Nourish - Di Roden.

Di first came to Nourish as a customer, but over time, she has become so much more than that. Whether it’s recommending us to friends, thinking of us for community catering opportunities, or simply speaking about Nourish with genuine warmth and enthusiasm, Di never misses a chance to champion what we do. That kind of support means more than words can say for a small local business like ours.

Di, thank you for your kindness, encouragement, and belief in us. We truly value you and are so lucky to have you as part of the Nourish story.

12/05/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗭𝗮𝗸 - 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝘂̈𝗿𝗸𝗶𝘆𝗲.......

On the menu today, was smashed Turkish Adana Burgers with a small side of hand cut fries (Zak loves fries). He was fully invested in every step of the process. He proudly explained how he prepared the kebab mixture before flattening it thinly on the back of a gastronorm tray to get that perfect smash-style finish.

The harissa spread was a big hit, and Zak made sure his burger had a generous share of lettuce too. “I love lettuce!” he declared with great enthusiasm.

One of the best parts of today’s session was how chatty and engaged Zak was. He shared stories about trying Carolina Reaper paste recently and deciding it was definitely a bit too hot for him.

Conversations like these are such a joy, Zak brings curiosity, humour and wonderful manners into every session.

Watching his confidence grow in the kitchen, while also seeing how naturally he connects and communicates, is something really special. Another delicious afternoon filled with flavour, learning and plenty of smiles. Thank you Zak Cowell.

We already know what's on the menu for his next class ......... he wants a far eastern adventure!

11/05/2026

New on our WellFed menu: 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻

This season we’re taking your taste buds on a little trip to Peru with our new Braised Amarillo Chicken.

The star of this dish is ají amarillo, a bright golden-yellow chilli that’s often called the heart of Peruvian cooking. Despite its fiery colour, it’s known less for heat and more for its beautifully layered flavour: fruity, slightly smoky, and gently warming.

It’s said that ají amarillo has been part of Peruvian cuisine for thousands of years, dating back to the Inca civilisation, where chillies were treasured as an everyday staple at the table.

Our take is slow-braised and deeply comforting; the kind of dish that feels both vibrant and cosy all at once. A little history, a lot of flavour, and one very delicious new main we’re excited for you to try.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗙𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘂 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 - place your order before Wednesday each week, for Thursday / Friday pick up or delivery.

Place your order now: https://www.nourishholisticnutrition.co.nz/wellfed-meals

11/05/2026

There was something really special about gathering together this Mother’s Day.

A room full of women, sharing food, stories, laughter, and taking time to learn something meaningful for their own wellbeing.

Our gut health session was such a beautiful reminder that caring for ourselves starts from within. We were reminded to explore simple ways to better understand and support our bodies through nourishment, awareness, and small daily choices that can make a big difference over time.

Seeing everyone leave with new insights, thoughtful questions, and genuine connection was incredibly heartwarming. (and chokos + paneer skewers)

Thank you to all the wonderful women who joined us, and to our guest speaker for sharing knowledge so generously.

Mother’s Day is often about celebrating what we give to others, but this was also about honouring ourselves, our health, and the importance of making space to be nourished too.

09/05/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 .............

We wish you a day full of peace, rest and relaxation.

For those of you joining us at 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 today, we look forward to welcoming you this morning.

08/05/2026

We’re so happy to be opening our WellFed meals again.......

After a longer-than-expected pause while G recovered from right thumb surgery, G has created a beautiful new seasonal menu for us.

This season’s menu includes plenty of delicious options, along with some hearty soups to keep you nourished through the cooler autumn and winter months ahead.

As always, every main meal comes with our Nourish-grown salad, house dressing, and sauerkraut - because the little extras matter.

𝗪𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, despite rising costs, because it’s important to us that WellFed continues to offer really good value and wholesome food for our community.

Our first orders will be ready for pickup or delivery on 14 May - remember to pre-order by Wednesday each week.

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿: https://www.nourishholisticnutrition.co.nz/wellfed-meals

We’re genuinely so delighted to be back on the wagon and can’t wait to cook for you again. Thank you for all your patience, support and kind messages while G recovered - it means the world.