<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>bearlionfoods</title><description>bearlionfoods</description><link>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/blog</link><item><title>Make the Change TODAY!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/zA5Pvg49fPo/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Bear</dc:creator><link>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2018/06/25/Make-the-Change-TODAY</link><guid>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2018/06/25/Make-the-Change-TODAY</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 06:29:17 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zA5Pvg49fPo"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Did ya miss me?!?</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/qOZ7i72vL9w/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Bear</dc:creator><link>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2018/03/05/Did-ya-miss-me</link><guid>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2018/03/05/Did-ya-miss-me</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2018 06:52:32 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qOZ7i72vL9w"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>No chemicals required</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/e4ipgKrSO4k/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Bear</dc:creator><link>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2018/01/10/No-chemicals-required</link><guid>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2018/01/10/No-chemicals-required</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 21:16:47 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/e4ipgKrSO4k"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Easy Peasy Summer Salad</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/Hb_4sWHh79I/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Bear</dc:creator><link>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2017/11/03/Easy-Peasy-Summer-Salad</link><guid>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2017/11/03/Easy-Peasy-Summer-Salad</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2017 20:13:27 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hb_4sWHh79I"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Waste Nothing! Eat Everything!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/Kz_hm4OoM6Q/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Bear</dc:creator><link>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2017/09/18/Waste-Nothing-Eat-Everything</link><guid>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2017/09/18/Waste-Nothing-Eat-Everything</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2017 03:17:09 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Kz_hm4OoM6Q"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>PLASTIC FREE JULY</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/dwPPVGnmBkk/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Bear</dc:creator><link>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2017/07/12/PLASTIC-FREE-JULY</link><guid>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2017/07/12/PLASTIC-FREE-JULY</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 06:57:59 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dwPPVGnmBkk"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>SAY NO TO PLASTIC STRAWS</title><description><![CDATA[Plastic straws are the sixth most found rubbish in our oceans. We have the power to change this. Whenever you are offered a plastic straw, be it from a business, friend or family member; JUST SAY NO!<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/OdwHmpKOfdk/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Bear</dc:creator><link>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2017/06/17/SAY-NO-TO-PLASTIC-STRAWS</link><guid>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2017/06/17/SAY-NO-TO-PLASTIC-STRAWS</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2017 21:48:16 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Plastic straws are the sixth most found rubbish in our oceans. We have the power to change this. Whenever you are offered a plastic straw, be it from a business, friend or family member; JUST SAY NO!</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OdwHmpKOfdk"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Easy as!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/services/blog-manager/1.479.0/images/video-error-musa.png"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Bear</dc:creator><link>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2017/06/10/Easy-as</link><guid>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2017/06/10/Easy-as</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2017 20:47:58 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9BL04deRSTk"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Autoimmune Paleo Evening . . .</title><description><![CDATA[On Saturday 9 April we had the great pleasure of hosting Mickey Trescott in the Delicatessen to talk about her journey and her cookbook 'The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook'. Mickey Trescott has recently been helping people find creative solutions to preparing, cooking and succeeding with allergen-free diets. She is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and following Celiac and Hashimoto diagnosis she started to make the transition to Autoimmune Protocol. Slowly reversing her vitamin and<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef69ed_ebd07b0ee63a4a22bdf6a0d307139ca2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Bear</dc:creator><link>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2016/04/27/Autoimmune-Paleo-Evening-</link><guid>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2016/04/27/Autoimmune-Paleo-Evening-</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2016 00:26:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>On Saturday 9 April we had the great pleasure of hosting Mickey Trescott in the Delicatessen to talk about her journey and her cookbook 'The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook'.</div><div>Mickey Trescott has recently been helping people find creative solutions to preparing, cooking and succeeding with allergen-free diets. She is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and following Celiac and Hashimoto diagnosis she started to make the transition to Autoimmune Protocol. Slowly reversing her vitamin and mineral deficiencies and subsequently improving her health. </div><div>We had a great evening with Mickey who discussed her illnesses, the journey she went through trying to get the correct diagnosis and how the changes she made to her diet and through research and trial and error, she has managed to increase her overall health. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef69ed_ebd07b0ee63a4a22bdf6a0d307139ca2.jpg"/><div>We had about 25 guests enjoy Mickey's story, who then participated in a good old Q&amp;A session about their own experiences and issues. To say it was a thoroughly enjoyable and educational experience would be an understatement. </div><div>If you are interested in Mickey's story and 'The Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook', please click on the link below to her website: </div><div><a href="http://autoimmune-paleo.com">Autoimmune Paleo</a></div><div>Here at BearLion, as hopefully you all know, we strive to provide the best Organic, Local and Seasonal produce each and every week. And by providing Real Food without any preservatives, additives, fillers and numbers we also provide a good range of Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free, Paleo and Celiac friendly options without sacrificing on taste. </div><div>This all stems Alesha's own journey suffering from chemical poisoning, issues trying to get a correct diagnosis, ongoing treatment and the evening was a good eye opener of the struggles that people are going through. </div><div>We created our Delicatessen for a range of reasons, including hosting events and evenings like this one. If you are ever in need of a venue for an event with real food and drink options, then please get in touch; we would love to hear from you. </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>MONDAY MORNING ADVENTURES . . .</title><description><![CDATA[A couple of Monday's ago we went of a little road trip to Waipara. Our destination, Greystone Winery. Our goal . . . grapes. Nick from Geystone Winery offered us the chance to head off into the vines, an offer that was taken very seriously; we couldn't wait to get out there. So we arrive to find the Waipara Valley with a beautiful mist and the sun shinning. The sort of morning that makes you wonder why you don't do this sort of thing more often. It was Stunning, but I'll let you be the judge of<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef69ed_0e9ed4bb04544d6fabb4b959b8887ed8.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Bear</dc:creator><link>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2016/03/30/MONDAY-MORNING-ADVENTURES-</link><guid>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2016/03/30/MONDAY-MORNING-ADVENTURES-</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2016 06:51:16 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>A couple of Monday's ago we went of a little road trip to Waipara. Our destination, Greystone Winery. Our goal . . . grapes. </div><div>Nick from Geystone Winery offered us the chance to head off into the vines, an offer that was taken very seriously; we couldn't wait to get out there.</div><div>So we arrive to find the Waipara Valley with a beautiful mist and the sun shinning. The sort of morning that makes you wonder why you don't do this sort of thing more often. </div><div>It was Stunning, but I'll let you be the judge of that . . . </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef69ed_0e9ed4bb04544d6fabb4b959b8887ed8.jpg"/><div>So when we got to Greystone, Nick pointed us in the direction of Pinot and Pinot Gris vines and left us to enjoy the morning. Now lets be serious here, we weren't getting a huge amount, just enough to use in the Deli, so it didn't take long. </div><div>Which gave us time to enjoy the view and being amongst the vines. We haven't walked around a vineyard for a long time. </div><div>My brother used to be a vineyard manager for Train Track winery in the Yarra Valley in Victoria and we used to head out there when we could. Even camping amoungst the rows during a New years Eve gig at the winery one year. </div><div>To give you a little insight into how my mind works; it's the parallel lines and the symmetry of the vines that I think looks amazing. To be able to walk through the rows, to be within the symmetry, I find surprisingly calming. </div><div>So as I said we weren't picking for long, which gave the opportunity to sit back and enjoy the morning and the view and take a few photos. </div><div>This one, we think, is one of our best. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef69ed_b14bd175c5b34f77bba422e821dfc3d2.jpg"/><div>So the result of our little road trip to Waipara was a couple of nice buckets of grapes we intend using in the coming weeks. </div><div>Look out for grapes one of this weeks salads; Beetroot, Quince, Grape and Black Cardamon Puree with Cumin Roasted Carrots, Hazelnuts, Rocket, Currants. </div><div>Huge shout out to Nick for the opportunity, we loved it, and hopefully our customers will too. </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Who Likes Burgers . . .</title><description><![CDATA[It's a not so well known fact that Bears like burgers. In fact if Alesha let me, this little Bear would eat burgers everyday. We know that there are a lot of people out there that also enjoy smashing a burger; but why do burgers have an unhealthy reputation? Burgers can be as healthy as you make them. The first and most important place to start is with the integral part of the burger . . . The Pattie. From here you have a foundation upon which you can build a 100 different different burgers. You<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef69ed_cfcc47122ea14ab294257ab594e383e6.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Bear</dc:creator><link>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2016/03/10/Who-Likes-Burgers-</link><guid>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2016/03/10/Who-Likes-Burgers-</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2016 06:26:56 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>It's a not so well known fact that Bears like burgers. In fact if Alesha let me, this little Bear would eat burgers everyday. We know that there are a lot of people out there that also enjoy smashing a burger; but why do burgers have an unhealthy reputation? Burgers can be as healthy as you make them.</div><div>The first and most important place to start is with the integral part of the burger . . . The Pattie.</div><div>From here you have a foundation upon which you can build a 100 different different burgers. You can add and mix any number ingredients to create the burger you desire. We have recently been creating open burgers on a bed of Iceburg lettuce; a great gluten free option.</div><div>A few of our staple burger ingrdients include gerkins, cheese, mustard, bacon and avocado.</div><div>I think my stomach just rumbled!</div><div>Lets return to the reason for this blog, the burger pattie.BearLion - Lamb Burger Pattie Recipe</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef69ed_cfcc47122ea14ab294257ab594e383e6.jpg"/><div>500g Local Lamb Mince1tsp Cumin Seeds1tsp Dried Oregano1/2 tsp Celery Seeds3 Cloves Garlic - finely diced1tsp Chia Seeds 1/4 tsp each Salt and Cracked Pepper</div><div>Mix all ingredients well and leave out for 30 mins to get to room temperature before shaping into patties and cooking. The patties should be about as thick as your thumb. Fry in hot pan (will be enough fat in mince so no need for oil). Once golden brown, flip to cook the other side. Continue to cook until same colouring on the second side. Turn off heat and let rest for 5-10 mins.</div><div>Awesome with Mushrooms, Salad Greens, Natural Yogurt or Tahini. Devour.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Earthquakes &amp; Butterflies . . .</title><description><![CDATA[BOOM! If anyone had any doubts about who is in charge, what a reminder last Sunday was. Mother Nature is definately in charge and she reminded us of where we live; both in Chrsitchurch and New Zealand. I know that Alesha and I have taken it as a reminder of the sometimes harsh reality of living in such a beautiful, amazing country. We were both at home at the time of the earthquake on Sunday, outside enjoying the afternoon sun with Alesha in the garden labouring in the vegetable patch. Once we<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef69ed_0e9507f23f7b43d8a06239c05751fc30.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Bear</dc:creator><link>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2016/02/18/Earthquakes-Butterflies-</link><guid>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2016/02/18/Earthquakes-Butterflies-</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2016 07:45:52 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>BOOM!</div><div>If anyone had any doubts about who is in charge, what a reminder last Sunday was. Mother Nature is definately in charge and she reminded us of where we live; both in Chrsitchurch and New Zealand. I know that Alesha and I have taken it as a reminder of the sometimes harsh reality of living in such a beautiful, amazing country. </div><div>We were both at home at the time of the earthquake on Sunday, outside enjoying the afternoon sun with Alesha in the garden labouring in the vegetable patch. Once we had assessed and sorted the house our next stop was the Delicatessen. </div><div>Although there was a bit of a mess with a few products and plates smashed, it wasn't as bad as we were imagining. It could have been a lot worse, and after a few hours of clean up the Delicatessen was clean and ready to go. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef69ed_7a4186f9cc92488bb1369c2da1f597f5.jpg"/><div>We were also very pleased that our guests made it through the shake OK. At the moment we have four, yes four, Monarch Catepillars munching their way through our Swan Plants in one of our planter boxes. Three having commenced their tranformation into Chrysalis with the other one still munching away. Its all very exciting. </div><div>Apparently the Monarch Buttlerfly's scientific name is 'Danus Plexippus' which is Greek for sleepy transformation. One of the few times a scientific name actually makes sense!</div><div>Anyway we are very excitied to have three Monarch transformations currently underway in our Delicatessen with hopefully the next one not too far off. Although if I was the last Catepillar, I would hang about for a bit longer, taking my time mucnhing my way through the remaining Swan Plants. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef69ed_53d4b85202824147aab9d93bc6ac7449.jpg"/><div>Every day when the doors open, Alesha checks in on these little guys to see how they are going. </div><div>Last year we had one Monarch Butterfly and we had the privledge of witnessing its first flight. We are hoping for more of the same this year. </div><div>Considering that each butterfly only lives for 4 to 5 weeks, getting to enjoy the Caterpillar, Pupa &amp; Chrysalis phases is a welcome addition and a wonderful insight into these amazing creatures. </div><div>I don't even know if these little guys know about earthquakes, although never being one to dispel animals as less intelligant than humans; mabye they do.</div><div>The earthquake on Sunday was a bit of a shock and has probably reset the clocks for a lot of people. Although getting to the shop to see our four mates, Henry, Harold, Henrietta and Hank (yes we named them, although you will have to ask Rachel why their names all start with H), in fine condition munching away or in their Chrysalis phase was a nice reminder of the simple pleasures. </div><div>Earthquakes, Storms, Rain, Glaciers, etc are all Mother Natures way of shaping the planet and the country that we live in. These are all very real and extreme examples although we cannot forget the smaller and just as amazing ones too. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef69ed_0e9507f23f7b43d8a06239c05751fc30.jpg"/><div>We reckon our mates are one of Mother Natures most amazing and wonderful creations. The idea that a creature like a Catepillar can transform into a Butterfly is truly amazing. </div><div>Not to mention that Butterflies are also pollinators that travel long distances, ensuring coverage of equal amounts of flowering plants in a larger area. </div><div>To be able to enjoy the first part of these guys journey is one that Alesha and I don't take for granted. </div><div>So get down to your local plant outlet and buy a couple of Swan Plants, and hopefully you will be able to enjoy this truly amazing transofrmation in your backyard. </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>This is the story of a Bear and a Lion . . .</title><description><![CDATA[Lets start with the Lion. Alesha Bilbrough-Collins is a chef who started her journey right here in Christchurch, studying Cookery at CPIT. Alesha's journey has taken her round the world, including working for the likes of Ramsay Holdings and Ottolenghi in London. Meeting her Bear in London, a rare native New Zealand Bear, a new journey began. The journey home to Canterbury. The Bear and Lion popped into the culinary delight that is Melbourne, for a few years on their way back, eating and<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef69ed_41a40a31144c481d8b23c43690533f30.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Bear</dc:creator><link>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2016/02/11/This-is-the-story-of-a-Bear-and-a-Lion-</link><guid>http://www.bearlionfoods.co.nz/single-post/2016/02/11/This-is-the-story-of-a-Bear-and-a-Lion-</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2016 06:48:04 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef69ed_41a40a31144c481d8b23c43690533f30.jpg"/><div>Lets start with the Lion. Alesha Bilbrough-Collins is a chef who started her journey right here in Christchurch, studying Cookery at CPIT. Alesha's journey has taken her round the world, including working for the likes of Ramsay Holdings and Ottolenghi in London.</div><div>Meeting her Bear in London, a rare native New Zealand Bear, a new journey began. The journey home to Canterbury. The Bear and Lion popped into the culinary delight that is Melbourne, for a few years on their way back, eating and experiencing the best that Melbourne has to offer.</div><div>Upon returning to New Zealand Alesha and John got married and BearLion was created. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef69ed_34655e9d3dbe485b8cb0d3846016dfed.jpg"/><div>BearLion Foods commenced as a market stall at the Christchurch Farmers Market at Deans Bush and has grown and we now have our Delicatessen in New Brighton.</div><div>Everything in the Deli is made with love, by hand and in small batches.</div><div>For those of you that haven’t heard about us, we are your Real Food option. Bringing new flavours and exciting old favourites with a healthy spin. BearLion Foods provides a range of &quot;REAL FOOD&quot; options showcasing quality organic, local and seasonal produce. With the focus on education of food choices including good fats, natural sweetness, organics, raw and living foods.</div><div>We also cater to people with food allergies without having to sacrifice any of the taste. </div><div>BearLion Foods is a good, honest, beneficial real food option.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>