destitute gourmet by Sophie Gray
Sophie’s passion for the real deal is compelling and her honesty about her own experiences of feeding a family on a low budget are frank and relatable; making her a champion for the average kiwi household and the go-to for media comment on food related issues.
For 16 years Sophie has partnered with community groups to present workshops in their local communities, giving her a unique insight into Kiwi food culture from tiniest provincial towns, to our major cities.
The rising costs of fuel and housing combined with confusion around health messaging has resulted in an overriding insecurity around family food quality in New Zealand. Eating is an emotional issue, so interest in super foods, veganism, paleo and vegetarianism has intensified; while allergies, diabetes, FODMAPs and sugar continue to require ongoing insight and expertise.
Brand Values
Stylists talk about the “the capsule wardrobe” a selection of key garments from which you can makeup dozens of smart and fashionable outfits saving you time and money and ensuring you alwayshave a great outfit for any occasion. In destitute gourmet cooking we are applying the capsulewardrobe principal to the pantry. We’ve broken it into 3 key areas, Shop Smart, Eat Healthily and InSeason and Make a little luxury go a long way.You can pick and choose which of the many suggestions in each area will work for you – its not adiet, there are no rules just tried and tested methods for helping you eat well and spend less.
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Shop Smart
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Eat healthily and in season
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Make a little of something luxurious go a long way.
Cook, eat and enjoy.
Sophie Gray
Founder, destitute gourmet
Sophie's interest in evolving food trends and her engaging social medial presence have ensured that destitute gourmet is a relevant, inspiring and trustworthy voice in the Foodie universe.
Her response to the Covid 19 quarantine crisis providing free access to her recipes and resources mirrors her ongoing commitment to helping the “working poor” to make ends meet.
destitute gourmet has worked with Salvation Army, Budget Advisory, Food Together and many individual Food banks and community aid agencies through the years and provides recipes and resources for “Close to Home” the tenants magazine for Kaianga Ora (Housing NZ).
