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Feb 15, 2023

6 Creative Ways To Upcycle Empty Cookie Tins.

Our world famous butter cookies and shortbread biscuits come in reusable cookie tins. You know the kind; the nostalgic red and blue cookie tins our grandparents would hold onto and upcycle in all sorts of ways. Here's our favourite ways to repurpose and...

Feb 04, 2023

7 Most Popular Foods to Try in New Zealand (2025 Guide)

New Zealand is world-renowned for its awe-inspiring landscapes, making it a prime destination for outdoor enthusiasts. In recent years, however, it has also gained recognition for its abundance of amazing food. Home to some of the most pristine environments on...

Jan 28, 2023

Matcha vs Green Tea: Differences in Taste & Nutrition

Green tea has long been heralded as a healthy hero for its high antioxidiant and polphenol content, among other nutritional benefits. But how does it's counterpart, Matcha, stack up against it. What are the main differences between matcha and green...

Jan 24, 2023

5 Secrets Of New Zealand Milk Powder

When buying milk powder from the supermarket, it's important to pay attention to the origin of the milk powder. If it's New Zealand milk powder, you can put it into your shopping cart with confidence. New Zealand is the world's prime source...

Jan 17, 2023

Butter 101: Nutrition Facts, Health Benefits and FAQs

Butter has gotten a bad wrap in recent times. Thankfully, people are coming to their senses and realising, this whole food which has been a part of ancient cultures and diets from around the world, is a delicious and nutritious...

Dec 09, 2022

Health Benefits of Cultured Butter: Why It’s Better

  What Exactly Is Cultured Butter? Cultured butter is a type of butter made by fermenting fresh cream with live bacterial cultures before churning. This fermentation gives the butter a subtle tangy flavour, a creamier texture, and extra complexity compared...

Sep 27, 2022

The Best and Worst Cheeses to Choose for Keto Diet

Imagine a diet you could follow that doesn't eliminate cheese! For those on the keto diet who tolerate dairy, cheese is a foundational food due to its high fat and relative protein content. What is a Ketogenic Diet? "Ketogenic" is an...

Aug 30, 2022

The Many Amazing Health Benefits of Black Sesame Seeds

It's really no secret that black sesame seeds are a natural health wonder. They're a huge part of many traditional Asian cuisines and a foundational ingredient in Chinese medicine. At Lowrey Foods, we've known about the wonderful health benefits of black sesame...