Shoes...a slight diversion

Can anyone tell me where I can find some nice everyday kind of summer footwear for me!

I went on a mission today to New Zealands best shopping place, Newmarket, the only ones I could find look like they've escaped from an institution or are office type shoes....I want stylish everyday shoes....ergh!

Nothing too plain, nothing synthetic, or too flimsy...ideas anyone?? Can you post websites or shops in the comments and I'll have a look...happy to buy offshore for something different if need be!

Garlic ...anyone??

Here it is.. Pure Eco's first garlic crop...some plump bulbs and some skinny bulbs (maybe not enough water & an impatient gardener)...

But pretty good for our first attempt. I'm saving the good ones for next year...Ben & I have had fun planting and harvesting this year and will enjoy eating...marinades anyone! Once it's all dry, I'll plait it up and hang in the garage.

Next year, I'm on the look out for heirloom Dalmation Garlic growing wild from the Northland coast line...love the history of it all!

Enjoy!

Eco Tanka phase 2!

as you know Pure Eco is a fan of the stainless steel drink bottles by
Eco Tanka...our 3 year old son has been using his 350mL Teeny Tanka for ages now...but his 8 month sister was in need of a 'sipper' bottle...so (sshh) don't tell them but Holly now has his 'old' bottle and Ben has graduated to the 500mL Mini Tanka ($19NZD)...awesome!

Now I ask how often can drink bottles be reused and reused and even passed on. Being stainless steel I didn't need to research BPA content as I know it's naturally BPA FREE,and don't have to fuss about how to wash and knew it was safe.

With a 'sipper' attachment, it's all she'll need.

ps. We have bought all our 'eco tanka' family...so are true fans.

Nature as Room Decor

It's not every day that one comes across such amazing THINGS...

Ok it is related to PURE ECO..help your little ones get in touch with nature...uniquely New Zealand, posted everywhere..

Lola & Ben are lucky enough to stock these..please email them at info@lolaben.co.nz if you require further info, prices or to purchase...live on their website (www.lolaben.co.nz) soon...until then here is a taste...


Wild animals coming soon...

I'm a Lemon Tart

Great 'recipe in a jar' option as a gift...or a fantastic tasting, very easy and effective recipe....Enjoy!

Recipe Instructions:

I use Gluten Free Flour, but normal flour works just as well.
This recipe makes a delicious Lemon Tart that can be enjoyed as a cake/slice or a dessert

In a jar layer:

1 cup of Sugar
½ cup flour (Gluten free or normal)
1 cup of desiccated coconut


On the label:

Add

4 eggs
½ cup melted butter
3 tsp of grated lemon rind
1 cup of (lemon, orange juice combination)
1 cup of milk

Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend until mixed
Pour into greased pie dish and bake in a preheated oven for 45 minutes at 180oC or 350oF until lightly golden and firm to touch.

Serve warm or cold with yoghurt and berries

Tebe Skin Care

Now this is mainstream Eco, and it's nice to see!

....another wonderful product from the Simunovich Olive Estate in the Bombay Hills, Auckland.

Tebe Skin Care has a range of Day, Night Creams, Cleansing Milk, Body Moisturising Milk, Balm, Soap, Shower Gel, Hand Cream, Hand Soap, Shampoo and Conditioner. All make from nature using Natural and Organic Plant Extracts and Oils. All perfected formulated to enhance and protect all skin types.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Olive Leaf Extract are the integral in these products...all originating from the Simunovich Olive Estate also..

"Purity of product is paramount and begins with the Olive Trees" Branka Simunovich uses her rich traditions from her European heritage.

Tebe Skin Care is widely available at selected pharmacies. Stockists are available on www.simuolive.co.nz as are the ingredients in all their products...ask for a sample next time you see Tebe....you'll be impressed.