Feeding families can come with many challenges. Not only do we want to ensure that our kids are getting all the nutrients they need to support their growth and development, but it is also a balance trying to serve food, that you know will get eaten. Kumara (also known as ‘sweet potato’) is delicious …
This often-underrated vegetable has been a staple of the Kiwi diet, dating back to the 10th century when Māori first arrived in New Zealand. While we often only think of kumara’s carbohydrate content when it comes to nutrition, kumara provides range of health-promoting nutrients including Vitamin C and Vitamin A. Kumara can be quite …
In short, Kin & Crop Yummo’s are our peeled and frozen Baby Kumara. And we think they really live up to their name – they really are yumm-o! Yummo’s are a small baby sized kumara. We take the smallest kumara of our crop, the ones that don’t usually get picked up off the field as …
Our Kin & Crop crew are big fans of frozen vegetables. While you can’t get much better than fresh and locally grown vegetables, there’s a great advantage to the convenience of having frozen vegetables on hand. Quick and easy to prepare, with no mess or added waste of vegetables skins or ends to deal with. …
A superfood of sorts, kumara holds a lot of key nutritional benefits for everyone from your little ones, to your grandparents who need the extra nutrient boosts. Having no known allergens, and high in nutrients, we will give you a few key facts around nutrients found in the humble kumara: Vitamin A: A medium kumara …
You’ll often hear of the phrase “The Kumara Capital of New Zealand”. And it makes us wonder, does everyone actually know where this is and the reason behind it? Dargaville is the Kumara Capital of New Zealand. And it stands with good reason, as 95% of kumara you’ll find in your supermarket comes from …
Kumara is an easy vegetable to store, and it is longer lasting that other root vegetables like onions. When you buy kumara, look for those that have less scrapes and marking on them as these tend to last for longer. Kumara that are deeper in colour typically are more nutrient rich than the lighter skins. …
1. Grilling When we think of summer, it brings back memories of those summer barbeques. Time catching up with family or tasty fresh lunches, popping with the colours of summers’ fruits and vegetables that are available. In essence, BBQs are a key part of a kiwi summer and what’s a better way to enjoy New …
Cooking tips for Potatoes Storage: Potatoes are best stored in paper or a hessian bag. Keep potatoes out of the fridge because the cold can affect the flavour. Boiling: It’s always best to place the potatoes in cold water with some salt, then bring them up to the boil. This helps them to cook …
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