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Farm Journal & Events
Farm Events, Workshops & Seasonal Updates


Cherry Tomato, Radish, Tomatillo and Cucumber Salad with Radish Green Dressing
Tomatillo: Overview, History, Culinary Uses, and Nutrition History: The tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica) is a small, spherical fruit...
Brittany Stembridge
Mar 3, 20242 min read


Tomtit Farm Watercolour Workshop with Shade Studio
Sat 6th Apr 2024, 9:30 am - 11:30 am Tomtit Farm 66 Webster Road, Matangi 3284, New Zealand Introduction to Watercolours with Anna Engels...
Brittany Stembridge
Mar 2, 20241 min read


Experience the Romance of Sustainable PYO Flowers at Tomtit Farm this Valentine's Day!
Valentine's Day Special: Sustainable PYO Flowers at Tomtit Farm! Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with a...
Brittany Stembridge
Feb 8, 20241 min read


Avocado and Cucumber Spaghetti Squash Bowl
This dish is a delightful blend of the creamy texture of avocado with the crisp freshness of cucumber, combined with the unique texture...
Brittany Stembridge
Jan 14, 20242 min read


🌿🧘♀️Tomtit Farm: Yoga in the Gardens Series! 🧘🌸
Step into a realm of peace at Tomtit Farm with our Yoga Summer Series led by the gifted Sarah from Balance Yoga. Each session is a blend...
Brittany Stembridge
Jan 12, 20241 min read


Memento Mori Ceramics Pottery Workshop at Tomtit Farm
Join Us for a Pottery Workshop with Memento Mori Ceramics! Date: Saturday, January 20th, 2024Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Tomtit...
Brittany Stembridge
Dec 26, 20232 min read


Join us: Tomtit Farm Open Day with Yoga & Garden Tour
We are opening our farm gate to invite you to an Open Day Tomtit Farm. This is an opportunity to bask in the beauty of our land,...
Brittany Stembridge
Nov 24, 20232 min read


Baked Cabbage, Fennel, Herbs with Toasted Seeds
This recipe brings together the natural sweetness of cabbage and fennel, enhanced by the aromatic herbs and crunchy toasted seeds. It's a...
Brittany Stembridge
Jul 20, 20232 min read


Maple Tahini Sprouting Broccoli with Buckwheat
Ingredients 1 bunch of sprouting broccoli, sliced (stalk included) 1 cup buckwheat groats 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper, to...
Brittany Stembridge
Jul 17, 20231 min read


Foraging for Field Mushrooms
Growing up as a farm kid in Aotearoa, foraging for wild field mushrooms was a cherished part of my childhood. In our rolling paddocks,...
Brittany Stembridge
Jun 30, 20232 min read


How short can you go?
Join us in a special challenge to celebrate the winter solstice, World Localisation Day, and our Winter Seasonal Harvest CSA! On...
Brittany Stembridge
Jun 20, 20231 min read


Embrace Your Inner Local Food Hero
Hey local food heroes and champions of sustainability! Have you ever wondered how you can make a real difference in your community while...
Brittany Stembridge
Jun 9, 20232 min read


The Meadows Farmers Market
Hello lovely Tomtit friends. We are having a pop up market this weekend Saturday the 10th of June with our friends at Front Paddock and...
Brittany Stembridge
Jun 6, 20231 min read


Tatsoi, what is it & how can I use it in the kitchen?
Tatsoi, also known as spinach mustard or spoon mustard, is a leafy green vegetable that belongs to the Brassica family. It originated in...
Brittany Stembridge
Jun 5, 20232 min read


Tomtits Harvest Reflection
On the 21st of March it was the Autumn equinox in New Zealand, a time of balance and reflection. It's a time to acknowledge the equal...
Brittany Stembridge
Jun 2, 20232 min read


Farming Biodiversity
The humble tomato, is a summer favourite in Aotearoa and a great example of farming biodiversity. We celebrate and grow tomatoes of all...
Brittany Stembridge
Jun 2, 20233 min read


Tasty warm lentil and broccoli salad
Serves 4 , 20min cooking and prep time One of Jamies easy 15 minute meals. Beautiful recipe that can be adapted easily to suit your...
Brittany Stembridge
Oct 25, 20211 min read


Toasted quinoa, kale and lemon bake
Serves 4 , 30 min prep time and 35 cooking time This go to is a goodie is out of Anne Jones cook book. Beautiful recipe that can be...
Brittany Stembridge
Oct 10, 20212 min read


Pasta With Caramelised Savoy Cabbage
Serves 4 to 6, 40min prep time and cooking time Ingredients 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup bread...
Brittany Stembridge
Oct 3, 20211 min read


Brittany Stembridge
Mar 19, 20210 min read
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