COOK NZ PUHA WITH ME | MY FIRST TRY |

Kia Ora from Beautiful NZ! How's everyone doing?
I had to return to the place where I saw Puha and I used it in the food that I had planned to make & I thought it was a good combination.
I hope you enjoy the video. I was so happy to cook Puha for the very first time.
Take care & God bless
#nz #family #cooking #familyvlogs

[@mamabear9234]

Tears much love to you Faye such a beautiful strong lady thought I could stay away from my kids and my grand childrens life but I couldn’t I needed that time away to know That I really needed them in my life But it’s good to take time off away cause us mothers we give our all to our babies and husband We need to pull away And take care our selves It can be overwhelming I got on the plane and went back home They said it was hard Not having me as well in there life and my husband was so happy time away made us all realize We can’t live with out each other And life was better I left because I was feeling so overwhelmed and needed a break from my family 🥺

[@fayevids7391]

This is exactly why my husband wanted to leave Australia and my dear kids 😢 He is overwhelmed and is worried that he could’ve pass away and never get to relax and go fishing. And though I lost hours of sleep over the fact that I agreed to him, my heart was aching and crying myself to sleep thinking about missing my mama and my kids. My husband kept saying “Please let’s go, I don’t want to be here” I gave in.. I had to think of my husband’s mental health & also he’s getting sick almost on a weekly basis. I couldn’t live life with guilt if he suddenly left us and he never got to have his time to fish (in NZ) My husband is in Australia sorting things before he joins me in a few weeks. I’m with my nephew and he’s my brothers son. I get to cook for him and I appreciate that he enjoys my cooking 😂 Before I made the hard decision to move, I prayed on it. I had to ask God, if it’s ok to move… Thank you for your story. It’s good to read your perspective on why you did it. It’s not because we lost love for our family (Far from it) We have to make decisions to fit the current situation. I hope that you and your husband continue to enjoy your lives to be in a happy space. And Thankfully for FaceTime we can see & talk to our families ❤❤❤ God bless & Take care 😊

[@TeineSamoaTamaPalagi]

Love this, (just watched your boil up video too... so jelly)! Awwww, things will get better being there dear Faye. Your love will never fade with distance, and your family knows that too.🤗 I look forward to them "swimming" over and coming to visit! 😜 BTW, That Puha looked ..... 😋😋😋😋😋!!!!! Love you sis!

[@KaiSam86]

Interesting! Learnt about Puha after watching your vid. Take care Mama Faye! I'm so jealous of you drinking your coconut and having frozen palusami in your fridge. Enjoy all that island food for us! Watching from LA, USA❤

[@irena-talita]

The food looked yummy ..I love that you have settled in well in NZ ,it’s nice time for you to relax and to be living your best life ..❤..Enjoy beautiful Faye lots of love to you and God bless ..x🥰🥰

[@fayevids7391]

Back in Australia, unless it was in a shopping mall, I don’t like to walk.. but now, who wants a walking marathon??? 😂😂 Nah I’m pushing my luck… 😅 Thank you my dear.. I enjoyed making that dish. I’m glad to have tried puha finally. I hope you’re well & your family of course… ❤ Take care and God bless. ❤❤

[@nsnz6014]

Hi Faye, hope youre enjoying being back in NZ. Your family will have to pop over the ditch and spend time with you sometime(thats awesome they are looking after eachother especially for the youngest one). Love seeing new uploads from you keep up the awesome work Faye.😄

[@fayevids7391]

Thank you so much! Yes I’m glad they’re looking after themselves! I’m happy in NZ. I’m missing my usual people that’s all. Otherwise, all is well. Take care& I hope you’re family are staying blessed ❤❤

[@hamochick9563]

So proud of you Faye 💞 It was never meant to be easy but in due time your get your joy back and it's so good you put yourself first ..Keep up the good work ❤

[@fayevids7391]

It’s more for my husband and for my nephew. I’m enjoying NZ though. Thank you for your words of support ❤❤ I hope you have a blessed week ❤

[@wewaterhouse]

Faye! Hugs and love to you! Completely part of the transition to a new journey in life, you have raised an amazing family and so natural to miss everyone 🥰 love the cooking! God bless so much love x

[@fayevids7391]

Yes that’s true! Once I get use to being away from Aussie 😂 I’m good… We all miss our family 💯 and we change paths in life at times too. Thank you for your comment ❤❤ Stay blessed

[@miriamaphillips6092]

Ata marie Faye... with an 'e', xo ❤ Gonna watch your cook up now while I munch on breakfast

[@fayevids7391]

I’m glad you can join me 🥰👍🏼❤❤

[@emilyperi103]

You have a good patch of puha. Happy belated birthday to your daughter and hello to mama bear ❤❤❤

[@fayevids7391]

Awe Thank you Emily ❤❤ Stay blessed

[@MaoriNative_NZ]

Kiaora whaea, thanks for this video

[@holdenfalconreggae5138]

That looked really yum, enjoy watching your vids, your sooo funny, miss watching Sharon and Desoray as well, have they finished vlogging or just having a break from it? or are they on another social media site, plz let us know, thank you for being you 😄👍

[@laniyah-pv7pb]

I love!❤️😍

[@goodgirl170]

What are the greens you're cooking? It looks like watercress which in the South in Virginia and North Carolina we call it creasy greens And the way we cook it is is that we wash it real good like you did. We put water in the Pot and we put either bacon grease with it or smoked turkey Pieces such as the neck And we let it cook until it's done and mingled in with the meat is delicious.

[@fayevids7391]

I was reading your comment and all I could say was yum.. as I’m reading what you all add in with your greens. That was my first time picking that puha plant. I was curious and yes it has a slight taste of spinach but it’s not watercress.. I hope there’s a creek around here that has watercress growing. I wasn’t sure if I picked the right leaves? But it’s the next day, so it’s good. 😅👍🏼 Well, I hope you take care over there in America. I’m in NZ 😊❤❤❤ Stay blessed

[@goodgirl170]

@@fayevids7391 Yes it looks so much like watercrest. I hope that you can find some watercress and try what I told you. Get you from smoke turkey or smoke Neck bones and Let them cook with your watercress or you're Puha and see how it tastes. It's delicious. You just add some salt and pepper. It's a great meal. You can cook some of your biscuits or corn bread to go with it. By the way you do cook delicious food. The chicken looked good with the cream.

[@daniellemapu3761]

I really enjoy watching your videos❤❤❤ your a treat to watch and learn different ways of cooking. Why are you in New Zealand when your family is in Australia?

[@fayevids7391]

Hi Danielle 😊 I appreciate your comment Thank you ❤ I’m in NZ because my husband is retiring and for so many years, he’s been saying, he wants to move back to NZ. Mainly for fishing 🤦🏻 He’s currently in Australia & will return in a few weeks. Until then, I’m enjoying NZ and my walks 😅👍🏼 Stay blessed ❤❤

[@ititeiri8840]

Hi Faye yummy always love watching your video

[@isapelaleuluai6928]

Hi 👋 aunty Faye food looks soooo yummy and delicious 👌 love ❤️ what you cook,hope your mama and family are well take care and God Bless ❤❤❤

[@sallywilson1600]

Hi Faye, that’s some nice looking puha. You’ll have to make a mussel and puha toroi. You’re looking really good. A feel for you being away from your Mum and children. They’ll be feeling your absence too. Are you in Auckland? Enjoy your day. Take care and God bless you always ❤

[@fayevids7391]

Hi Sally, I miss my mama so much. My kids too. My kids, they call me and we talk. And I see some of them on the phone call chat thingy 😅 but I’m waiting on Sharon to go see her grandma so she can FaceTime me so I can talk and see my dear mother… 😢 I’m currently staying in Hamilton. I passed by Hamilton about 5 years ago and I liked it. It kinda reminded me of Wellington. It’s nice and quiet. Only an hour and bit away from Auckland. So once we’re settled and have us a vehicle, God willing, we will visit families. And go fishing 🤞🏼😂 Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. Truly appreciate it. I hope you have a blessed week. God bless ❤❤

[@sallywilson1600]

Mōrena Faye, Hamilton nice. I'm from Morrinsville, originally a Waikato Mooloo girl. It'll be awesome once you and your husband get your own whare, set yourselves up, and just enjoy life. Thank our Lord for today’s modern technology. Having the ability to FaceTime and speak to our loved ones is such a blessing. It's instant and no wait time. I admire your courage and strength. In our Cultures, whānau means a lot. Everything that we do is based around our loved ones, our whānau. To see what you do, you open your life up and share with all your viewers, and we appreciate that because it's not for everyone. Thank you for your vlogs, I enjoy watching them. Keep them coming, Aunty Faye. Sending blessings and love. Kia pai to ra. Have a good day.

[@priscillatakairangi2404]

Kia Orana faye vids, i enjoy watching you vlogs you Mukbangs, I live in New Zealand as well in Auckland ive been watching you for so long now, im Cookislander by the way, i also enjoy watching your Daughters Vlogs Desoray and Sharons Vlogs but they havent posted any videos since After Christmas, i hope they update soon i miss watching their vlogs as well...

[@07love314]

Aww hope you’re well it’s not easy being away from families happy birthday to your baby and hope you have a wonderful week take care ❤️🤍

[@SuperMissy99]

But hey Faye I make the same mistake when I go pick taro leaves lol the blinken white lily flower with that yellow stalk in the middle, I get confused with that plants leaf being Taro leaf cause they look the same.

[@fayevids7391]

Taro leaves don’t have lily flower stalk.. run away it’s not good.. that plant is a distant cousin of the taro but we don’t eat it.. 😅

[@SuperMissy99]

Yummy Faye gosh you know how to cook 🎉

[@fayevids7391]

Thank you 😋❤

[@JaSaK25]

Have to say welcome home Faye its lovely to have you back here forever how long that maybe, I love it & I appreciate your cooking with our food here back in Nz, yes family gatherings when you are away from loved ones is always pulling at the heart strings and your mumma alas they are A OKAY you know all your children are fine and ok Mumma Faye. Blessings to you and hoped you enjoyed your puha. Well done, and yum yummy Faye 😋👌👍

[@fayevids7391]

Hi Janice, yes enjoyed the meal with puha. My nephew was having his meal. And I couldn’t film myself enjoying my first time tasting the puha but it was EEEYUM 😂👌🏼❤ Yes, I agree, my kids & Mama are well.. I am adjusting to my new life without them 😂😅 As long as they love & care for one another, that’s a weight of my shoulders. 😅 Thank you for your kind words Janice ❤ God bless ❤❤

[@laeiloilo_lopati77]

Awwww Aunty Faye, this vid made me sad for you missing your Momma and kids back in Australia 🇦🇺. Bet they’re MISSING YOU BIG too!!!! Guarantee. 💯and Happy Belated Birthday to Ms. Gorgeous Geneva!! 🥳🎉🎂 Hope she enjoyed her special day. Definitely not the same when you’re away from your babies. Even when they’re no longer babies a’ea. But it’s great to hear her siblings helped make her day as special as you would’ve too. ❤ Wish I knew what “puha” was but hope it turned out great and delicious for you lol. Is there an American term for “puha” ?? Thank you so much for sharing your day with us as I know I just love seeing your beautiful face!! As always sending much alofa always to you and yours!! ❤️🥰

[@ngawaiwikohika3254]

Kia Ora Aunty Fay far out that’s loads n loads of puha there for a boilup even the prickly ones are so lucky don’t have buy it👌❤️

[@andersonsantucci9325]

Kia Ora Faye,I know it´s not easy to be away from the family,even more so being a family as close as yours ,but the important thing is that they´re fine and you can visit them whenever possible,I´m now writing down your recipes and adapting the ingredients hahaha,I think we have this plant here but I don´t remember the name in my language now hahah,so,have a blessed weekend,take care...see you

[@fayevids7391]

Kia Ora Anderson 👋🏼😊 You make me smile! I think this plant (puha) grow everywhere… We see it as non eatable because we haven’t tried it. But it’s my first time yaye 😅 I might’ve picked some wrong puha 😂😂 but it’s the next day now and I’m alive haha Praise God of course! So it’s safe to eat. 😊👍🏼 Thank you for watching my dear friend. I hope you’re keeping well and your family too. Stay blessed ❤❤❤

[@p.e.amueli8272]

Hey beautiful Faye you are looking so good ❤❤❤❤awwww maybe you need to visit your mama😢 and the kids❤❤❤❤ sending alofa from wellington ❤️❤️❤️

[@fayevids7391]

Hi 👋🏼😊 I was having a sad moment because usually my kids and us oldies 😂 get together for lunches or dinners.. and not hearing my mothers voice or seeing her.. So my daughter Sharon, will go visit her grandmother so she can FaceTime her grandma 😅 Thank you for watching. I hope you’ll have a blessed week ❤❤❤

[@kosican5147]

Talofa Faye cheer up mate I know you miss your lovely mama your kids and Elvis kalofae😢 happy birthday Geneva😊🎉🎉 when picking puha watch out for vao fefe😂😂 your laugh is funny hey if you can't laugh at yourself something is wrong with you right 😂😅 you're the best with that unique Faye humour 💯🤙🏽chicken and puha looks delicious 😁❤ you always have the best feeds 😁💯🙌🏽 thanks for reminding us to always show kindness 👏🏽👏🏽 thank you for the great content alofa aku bless up🙏🏽😊❤

[@fayevids7391]

Talofa Kos! Yes 🙌🏼 so true! We gotta laugh at ourselves sometimes. My kids never think my jokes are funny but I think they take after their dad.. 😴😴🫣🤭😂 Because I was a sook earlier, I needed to uplift my sadness and be happy with my viewers aiiinnn 😂😂 true story 😂 3 more weeks and Elvis is back in NZ! But until then, I’m enjoying my walking and I want to walk more.. Nek Minnit get a car, What walk??? 😂😂😂 Nah I like it. Ok enough of my fitness journey lol How are you? I always look forward to your videos. Maybe it’s the Wellingtonion in me haha but definitely like watching to look at Wellington and it’s good looking people.. se stop it Wellington 😂😂😂 I hope you and your family continue to stay blessed. Thank you for stopping by. ❤❤ Tofa soifua Kos! 👋🏼😊

[@fsbeth8299]

Talofa Faye Love watching your new NZ journey. Lots of walking is great for you. I'm walking with mum lots too. Keep it up. Where's Elvis? Much alofas❤xo

[@fayevids7391]

Talofa Beth ❤ That’s awesome you’re walking with your mother 🥰👍🏼 Elvis is sorting the last bits in Australia, before he returns to start his fishing journey 😂 Love to you and your family. God bless ❤❤

[@michelegillespie1971]

fa'amolemole fa'aeteete Faye ma talosia, ia fa'amanuia pea le Atua ia te oe ma lou aiga!! Manuia lou aso soifua, Geneva

[@angelinaandzue1068]

That lettuce looking leaf is dandelion lol.. but it won't hurt u..use a knife so it grows back ...there was so much in that patch we could've all come for tea 😅

[@SuperMissy99]

All of that patch was Puha, the whole garden & the other weeds are dandelions which is also nice to cook with puha. Pick it all

[@fayevids7391]

😂😂😂 Lol at pick it all 😂😂❤

[@laitrumbull7975]

Awww,you’re homesick Faye,sending hugs &❤️

[@fayevids7391]

Awe Thank you La’i.. I miss my mother. If only she was healthy enough to travel, I would have brought her with me. My kids, they’re ok. They FaceTime me and annoy me 😂😂 but they keep me company because they call me different times.. I just want to hear and see my mama on someone’s phone 😢 Otherwise, all is good 😊 I hope you’re keeping well. God bless ❤❤

[@pulepulefamilyoutwest6454]

Hello Faye ❤️❤️🥰🥰, You Missing Your Kids And Mama ❤️🥰, Our Heavenly Father's Love 💞 And Blessings Up You And Your Family 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️, Happy 17th Birthday 🎂🎊🎉🎁🎈❤️❤️ To Geneva, I was Laughing 🤣🤣😂 Thinking Now Seeing Where You Get Your Puha, I'm Going for A Walk Around our AreaTo Get Me some To Try it out 😅😅❤, That Looks so Amazing Delicious How Your Cooked it 😋😋💕, Thank you for Another Awesome Video and Recipe ❤🥰, Alofa From Our Family To Your Family 👪❤️, God Blessed Have A Wonderful Week 💞💕🥰💞🥰

[@fayevids7391]

Talofa Family 👋🏼😃❤ Yes you should do that hahaha just don’t pick some marijuana 😂😂 A viewer joked to me that I picked a marijuana 😂 I was missing my mother.. my baby Geneva got spoiled from her siblings & I’m happy her dad, is there too. Good luck on your walk hahaha I’m giggling thinking about your walk to find puha. 😂 Alofa atu and hope the family are all well. God bless ❤❤❤❤

[@MarleeCraig]

Big Hugs Faye ❤

[@juanitaauelua2693]

It's ok to cry when you miss your family in Australia my mum lives in Perth been there for a while she has three kids we all live in Auckland NZ I remember one Christmas day mum came over to say goodbye to me my brother and sister we all cried but we are all ok Faye btw your hair looks very nice tied up

[@fayevids7391]

Awee that must’ve been a shock to you and your siblings… It was my husband who wanted to move away and I was devastated 😅😢 But I remember my mother telling me, that I must care for my husband as he’s worked hard to make sure that his kids. Plus, I think my older kids, will always be there watching over the younger ones. Especially my eldest son. I am forever grateful to God, for blessing me with such a hands on considerate child as he is.. He plays his role whether they like it or not haha he does his part as older brother. He’s not bossy, he’s understanding and talks to them with respect and I think that’s why they tend to listen. And so they SHOULD! 😂😂 I hope your dear mother is enjoying her life and healthy & happy. Thanks for sharing your story with me. Take care and hope you and your family stay blessed ❤❤❤

[@juanitaauelua2693]

@@fayevids7391 thank you Faye my mum is doing well thank you for sharing all your videos with all of us I very much enjoy watching them🙂

[@esetamorgan7978]

hahaha, I laughed when you said that lu'au from Samoa tasted better than here. I too believed the same thing, so when I asked my dad about it, he said it was because lu'aus enjoyed plane rides...(I believe him. I was about 8 or 9 yrs old at the time). Anyway, thanks for always being so positive and making us laugh, even though you're so far from your beloved family.

[@fayevids7391]

Lol 😂 Your dad and the plane ride story 😂😂😂😂 Now we know the real reason why Island luau’s tastes better 😂 Thanks for sharing 😂 God bless ❤❤

[@LR13-s7h]

8:37 😂😂😂😂😂

[@falefituseven6572]

Hi Fay ❤❤ your food

[@fayevids7391]

Hello 😊 and Thank you ❤❤

[@RHYMA74]

😂😂 I think that rocket lettuce was marijuana hahaha ... That actually looked delicious the way you cooked the puha mmmm yummy Faye ❤

[@fayevids7391]

😂😂😂 You’re no help 🤣🤣 You’re funny lol ❤❤❤😂😂 But Thank you ❤ Stay blessed

[@RHYMA74]

@@fayevids7391 hahaha 😂😂 should of rolled it up in a zigzag 😂😂 ... Bless you Faye💙

[@mitisoli8598]

Ok I get it I think puha is a lettuce,Faye am I wrong 😅 California ♥️♥️♥️

[@fayevids7391]

Sis, I have no idea.. lol 😆 I’m learning myself. But the Maori people, they add puha into their boil up.. well that’s what I see… I picked hardly any (amateur) 😂😂

[@mitisoli8598]

😂😂😂

[@NikeAlofa]

That’s not puha. Puha is more round leaves. You would normally find it growing near water. Not sure if you ate rocket lettuce or weed from outgrown plants lol nevertheless good efforts

[@daniellemapu3761]

I hope that was puha you was picking lol 😂😂😂

[@fayevids7391]

😂😂😂 I’m still here the next day 😂 I had no idea but I think I nailed it 😂😂❤

[@sallywilson1600]

The one you held up and asked if that’s puha, no it’s not. Puha is milk thistle.

[@fayevids7391]

When my sister inlaw was here, I told her about the puha up the road and being Māori herself, she will know. We had planned to walk up and get some but we forgot and I only remembered when she left 😅 It’s the next day now and Thankfully, the puha was good 😊

[@lizrumeti758]

Your so funny faye

[@Davina.J]

You finally got your puha 😂

[@fayevids7391]

Yes yes yes 😂😂😂😂 I was feeling so happy to get puha finally lol one viewer said that long leaf one is marijuana 😂😂 did I even spell it right? 😂😂

[@lizrumeti758]

Look online to see what puha looks like

[@SuperMissy99]

That's not even enough for 1 person to hv a feed of lol yr puha lol

[@fayevids7391]

Why I didn’t pick a lot is, I wasn’t sure what I was picking was right??? 😂😂

[@train7629]

You should return to Australia, this time is the time to be close to your kids, grandkids and especially your mom.

[@fayevids7391]

Yes I would like that. However my husband has been wanting to return to NZ to have a break from working & enjoy what he’s been yearning to do for years. And God wiling, I’ll visit my mama & kids whenever possible. As long as my siblings are visiting our mother to check on her 😢

[@ashmartin7]

I say this with kindness but No one is in any position to tell Faye or anyone for that matter, what she should or shouldn’t do. Faye is putting her husbands needs first. They’ve done the hard yards and deserve to live their retired lives however fits. Faye has a strong knit family and I’m sure it was heart wrenching for both Faye and her husband to leave the life they built together in Australia to now start a new life for themselves in Aeoteroa. Good on you Aunty and Unc ❤

[@train7629]

@@fayevids7391 yes enjoy retirement 😊

[@junior4782]

Man what a cheek, who the hell are you to tell her what to do 🙄

[@Shameless888]

Lol @ bobs your aunty, I say this all the time or Jill’s your uncle, well now days that’s what the new terminology is. You’re looking so good, when you were waiting outside the bakery with your hat and glasses on I saw so much of your mother in you. Hope you’re well. ❤