If you’re like me, you’ve probably tried your hand at making your own muesli or granola (granola being the baked version). I’m a cereal addict and there’s so many ways to make my own muesli, and to keep it healthy by being selective about ingredients, and to try new flavours. My problem is, once I make a batch and finish it off, I don’t want to do it again each week. So I always walk down the cereal isle at the market, looking at all the options (my grown up version of reading the cereal boxes over breakfast as a kid) to see if there’s anything as good, healthy and flavourful as what I could create (if I could be bothered - ALL THE TIME). After reading through a few boxes, I usually leave the isle disappointed and chiding myself for not making more at home.
This is where Mike and Chis Millar step into the isle of my cereal life. The couple have a similar passion for a great muesli (and other products) and a nice flare for mixing cool flavours (almond, spiced coconut and orange, for instance) with solid, healthy ingredients. Their range of muesli’s under the brand name Something to Crow About, fills my need for a great breakfast (or anytime) cereal; hand crafted in small batches for freshness, fantastic ingredients, all kinds of satisfying.
Their muesli range includes:
• ALMOND, SPICED COCONUT & ORANGE - Paleo Blend, Gluten free
• MACADAMIA, OTAGO HONEY & NUTS - Gluten Free
• NATURAL FUSION FRUIT & NUTS
• TOASTED MANUKA HONEY & NUTS
All made with a fantastic list of ingredients. For instance, the Toasted Manuka Honey & Oats has NZ oats from the Canterbury Plains, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds, coconut, NZ linseed, whole cashew nuts, Otago manuka honey, apricots, dried cranberries, raisins, sesame seeds, coconut oil, olive oil, hazelnuts, spices. Nice!
• ALMOND, SPICED COCONUT & ORANGE - Paleo Blend, Gluten free
• MACADAMIA, OTAGO HONEY & NUTS - Gluten Free
• NATURAL FUSION FRUIT & NUTS
• TOASTED MANUKA HONEY & NUTS
All made with a fantastic list of ingredients. For instance, the Toasted Manuka Honey & Oats has NZ oats from the Canterbury Plains, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, almonds, coconut, NZ linseed, whole cashew nuts, Otago manuka honey, apricots, dried cranberries, raisins, sesame seeds, coconut oil, olive oil, hazelnuts, spices. Nice!
Like most of the artisan producers for our Raeward Fresh stores, Mike and Chris were looking for a better product for themselves and their family and decided to take matters into their homemade hands. They came across an artisan business selling roasted seed mixes and nuts at the Dunedin Markets and decided to buy the company and take it even further. Mike had run his own business and worked for TradeMe before launching into this new venture and Chris added her marketing experience and a gift for combining flavours and diverse ingredients into her own muesli’s. They’ve recently had to move to a new location on the Hibiscus Coast just to keep up with demand.
Something to Crow About also make a range of Roasted Seed Sprinkles (like Warm Chili or Mild Garlic roasted mixes). which add an extra crunch and protein to sprinkle over soups, salads and roast veggies. They also blend their own LSA (ground linseed, almonds and sunflower seeds) as well as black and white Chia seeds - all of which add to your superfood diet. These guys are committed to keeping your breakfast, lunch or dinner all natural and with their kiwi made goodies. So next time you’re at the local Raeward Fresh, having not made your own muesli or snack mix this week, check them out and see if they can make your mornings something to crow about.
Breakfast tip and update
I love a bit of yoghurt on my muesli and I especially like what our friends up in Raglan have created with their creamy zingy coconut yoghurt. A couple of days ago I got to try their two new flavours which I think are fantastic. The Mango and Turmeric coconut yoghurt is bright (in colour and flavour), sweet without sugar, and has a wonderful fruitiness. The turmeric is there, but only as a flavour booster for everything else. The Blackcurrant and Heilala Vanilla (a great brand of vanilla by the way) has a candied currant vibe (again, without any added sugar) and a lovely texture. All this goodness mixed in with Mike and Chris' mueslis makes great start in the day.
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