Recommended Reading

Discover how to make healthy treats that don’t sacrifice taste…

December 2, 2009 by Kirsten · 2 Comments 

We love this book – it’s gorgeous to look at, the cupcakes and frosting YUM! The recipes really help reveal how to use healthy alternative ingredients such as Coconut oil (zero cholestrol), gluten free flour (easier to digest), agave nectar (ideal for vegan diets). As the book information says…
Forget everything you’ve heard about health-conscious baking.
Simply, [...]

Velvet Pears

July 4, 2009 by Kirsten · Leave a Comment 

A lavishly illustrated and deeply personal story of the creation of an idiosyncratic Australian country garden, Velvet Pears is an inspirational book that is also full of practical ideas. Author Susan Southam created the amazing garden at Foxglove Spires on the land of an old dairy paddock. Susan generously shares her life’s lessons in this [...]

Healthy living improves global sustainability!

May 14, 2009 by Kirsten · Leave a Comment 

Fighting Globesity
by Phillip and Jackie Mills, MD.
This is an easy-to-read, interesting and practical guide giving you the answers to some of the most pressing health, fitness and environmental questions, and the steps how to take action today to live a healthier lifestyle, not only benefiting your vitality and longevity but the planet’s too! A must [...]

Grow your own, eat your own

April 29, 2009 by Easy Green Living · Leave a Comment 

I just loved looking at the pictures in this book. A great resource packed with practical easy to follow advice and ideas on how to grow, use and store fruit and vegetables. I’m going to try making feijoa liqueur based on the tips in this book. Sounds easy enough!
Kirsten, Easy Green Living
It is one thing [...]

Recycled Home – Stylish Ideas

April 12, 2009 by Kirsten · Leave a Comment 

I love this book. Whether you buy it or borrow it from the library, you’ll love flicking through the pages of inspiration. Heaps of stylish ideas for the home incorporating recycling initiatives. Grab a coffee and enjoy!
Kirsten, Easy Green Living
The book begins with the elements of the Baileys’ style. Here they demonstrate some key components, [...]

Recommended Books – March 2009

April 3, 2009 by Easy Green Living · Leave a Comment 

Available online here at Good Books NZ – Easy Green Livings’ official online book provider.