Eat Well

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Pa'e • Po'e is traditional fruit pudding that tops off any Tahitian tamara'a (barbecue). It is sweet and creamy, made with banana, vanilla, coconut cream, sweetener and arrowroot. Traditionally, it was made by wrapping the ingredients in banana leaves and throwing them in the firepit, but a simple oven-baked version is easier. Just mix together sugar/sweetener and arrowroot (or cornstarch) then add in banana and vanilla and blend so there are no lumps. Bake for 30-45 minutes until firm and bubbling, then allow to cool and refrigerate before cutting into cubes and serving with dollops of coconut cream and maybe a little coconut (or brown) sugar. You can replace the banana with papaya or mango depending on your taste.

Punch • In varying forms, “punch” has probably been around for millennia, but credit for defining it goes to a German adventurer, Johan Albrecht de Mandelslo, who described it as “a kind of drink consisting of aqua vitae, rose-water, juice of citrons and sugar”. Whatever its specific ingredients, punch is usually based on four or five central ingredients: spirits, citrus, water, sweetener and spice. The theory goes that this formulation derived from British expatriates in India who were trying to mask the flavour of inferior spirits and it is likely the word “punch” derives from the Indian word “paunch”, meaning “five” and alluding to the five central ingredients.

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Khoudenjal • Khoudenjal is a spiced infusion sometimes also known as “Moroccan spiced tea”. It's made using a spice blend most commonly including cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, galangal, pepper, madder root and nutmeg. The way to make it is to grind all of the ingredients together (ingredients like galangal may have to be smashed first to make them grindable). Proportions of each of ingredient are a matter of personal taste, but take a hand of the ground ful mixture and throw it in 500mL of boiled water, then allow it to steep for three minutes. The strained result is a delightful, warming brew.

Capsicum (Capsicum annuum) • Capsicums are a vitamin powerhouse, but they are also so tasty and versatile that you must have them in your pantry.

5 HEALTHY FOOD HABITS • Here are five healthy food habits you can easily incorporate into your daily diet that will greatly improve your health and lower your risk of chronic disease.

Three–course CHRISTMAS • We asked our chefs to come up with a three-course meal that is both delicious and healthy – and different to what you usually serve. Try Lisa Holmen's slow-roasted lamb shoulder and caramelised onion tart, followed by a Christmas wreath pavlova. Or perhaps you would like Sammy Jones’ ricotta, mushrooms & thyme ciabatta; lamb cutlets with apricot & pearl couscous; and a cleansing dairy-free mango cheesecake for dessert. That is just a sample of the delicious dish ideas we have for you to choose from to make your Christmas day special this year.

5 TOP TEAS • Sipping a steaming tea is like a comforting cuddle in a cup. Here are five teas you should have in your pantry so you can infuse your day with terrific tisanes to...