Melora Blog

Here at Melora, we are all about keeping it natural and healthy eating. Swapping out that spoonful of sugar for an equal sized spoonful of honey is the ultimate way to satisfy your sweet tooth and fend off those sugar cravings.  But did you know that swapping out sugar for honey is a great way to add sweetness to dishes in your everyday cooking too? Top New Zealand chef, Jimmy Boswell, is a huge advocate of cutting down (even cutting out!) sugar from our diets, especially for our kids. He has demo...

Mother’s Day is just one day of many days out of a year that we show special appreciation for our deserving mums. While a bouquet of flowers and a surprise gift are always a sweet and nice way t...

East Cape landowner, Jim White, owns and manages the 2000 hectares in partnership with his older brother and sister. "Most of our work is done on horseback as the land ...

Essential oils are rapidly growing in popularity because they offer a natural health alternative.  This is especially the case with Mānuka oil which is produced from th...

1. Avoid scrubbing It is advisable not to scrub your face while washing it. Besides, opt for a mild cream/oil cleanser for washing face once or twice a day with lukewarm wate...

Chinese people discovered honey's health benefits long ago. In the "Compendium of Materia Medica," the Traditional Chinese Medicine classic by pharmacist Li Shizhen in the Ming Dynasty (1368-164...

At 20 years old, Mere Vaka has her sights set on a long and successful career as a beekeeper. "I think it’s an exciting job. It’s a bit of a challenge because there are...