Hello Agaricus Bisporus
March 10, 2026
LARGELY LENTILS
March 9, 2026
Lentils are a nutritious versatile food. A key ingredient in soups, salads, sides, casseroles and savoury bakes, they’re ridiculously cheap and can be stored in airtight containers for months. Lentils are high in protein and fibre and low in fat making them a healthy subst...
BAKES YULE LOVE
December 9, 2025
The festive fruitcake as we know it today dates back to the Middle Ages. In the 13th century, dried fruits were transported to Britain from the eastern Mediterranean. As a result, breads became light fruit breads then morphed into rich fruit cakes to be enjoyed on special oc...
Potato Salad on Sticks
October 30, 2025
1kg small waxy (boiling) potatoes
Vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Topping: 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
2 tablespoons diced gherkins
1/4 cup each: chopped chives, flat-leaf parsley, fennel fronds
flaky ...
SAVOUR THE SIZZLE
October 30, 2025
My favourite animal is steak,’ quipped American writer Fran Lebowitz.
And yes, there’s nothing quite like a perfectly grilled beef steak. It’s ‘feel good’ food and it can be dressed up in so many ways — including served with a mushroom, mustard or...
CHINESE DELIGHTS
September 9, 2025
Our three-plus week stint in China was primarily to experience the history and culture and enjoy the stunning scenery. But I was also keen to discover if there had been any distinct changes to the cuisine since my last visit and to try something new. However, I wasn’t...
WOK WIZARDRY
August 29, 2025
Woks are versatile. Their use is not just limited to stir-frying. You can steam, smoke, braise or simmer, deep or shallow fry.
The wok’s shape was originally dictated by the Chinese hob that had an open top surface into which the round-bottomed wok with its flared sides fi...
CRISP AND DELICIOUS
June 23, 2025
I had resisted buying an air fryer even though several friends were swearing these cookers were the best thing since sliced bread. I gave in because I was asked to write an opinion piece. And I fell in love! However, I cook mostly for two people. When the family rocks i...
Question: WHO WAS MARLBOROUGH’S FIRST WINEMAKER?
June 23, 2025
A+ FOR AVOCADOS
May 6, 2025
According to my son, there’s not a meal in the house if there isn’t an avocado in the fruit bowl. And he was delighted to discover a new variety, the AvoGrey®, twice the size of a Hass. Gisborne’s David and Judy Grey have been developing their Greenskin avocado f...
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