SWEET ON WINTER
August 13, 2019
Let it rain, let it blow, let it snow. All are great excuses for enjoying decadent warming winter puds. And some of the old traditionals have made a comeback.
Rice pudding for example. I can’t remember enjoying it that much when I was a child, but this winter I’ve actual...
ROAST TOAST
August 6, 2019
The perfect antidote to winter blues is a hearty roast. Over the years, roasts have evolved — a plain lamb roast has morphed into a Turkish delight sprinkled with fennel, caraway and cumin seeds and basted in yoghurt. And I sometimes adapt menus to include gluten-free ...
Mercury Bay Wines
July 29, 2019
Sunny and surf-washed the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula seems an unlikely location for viticulture. But Cooks Beach on the shores of Mercury Bay is ideal for growing pinot noir. The area enjoys a unique microclimate and the considerable day/night temperate exchange ...
CHAMPION CH-OICES
July 29, 2019
Chives, chowder and chicken — a tasty trio of winter winners.
Chives are the most delicate member of the onion family and have been enjoyed for at least 5000 years. They can be used in just about any recipe which requires a smidgeon of raw onion for flavouring. Best of...
LARGELY LENTILS
July 22, 2019
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...
MALAMALA — THE SUN FUN ISLAND
July 17, 2019
Fiji is, understandably, a favourite destination for Kiwis fleeing the New Zealand winter. And just a short 25 minutes journey from the resort-dotted coastline of Denarau near Nadi is the world’s first beach club, which nestles on its very own island.
A relaxing South Sea ...
SUPER SLOW COOKING
July 14, 2019
A slow cooker can be the best friend of those living in the fast lane. Tasty, nutritious meals can be quickly assembled in one pot in the morning and the delicious aromatic results enjoyed while relaxing in the evening.
Another good thing about slow cookers — they’re...
CHEESE WINNERS
July 8, 2019
There are approximately 4.2 million dairy cows in New Zealand. Thank goodness. Their top quality milk provides the opportunity for small and larger cheesemakers to experiment and deliver some of the best taste treats in the world. New cheeses such as burrata – a fresh mozz...
FRUITFUL BAKES
July 1, 2019
When the weather is cold and blustery head into the kitchen and whip up some bakes. Adding some fresh fruit will enhance their appeal. However, baking is an exact science. Here are some tips.
•Use level metric measures. •Spoon flour lightly into a measuring cup and ...
GO WINTER GREENS
June 24, 2019
My son’s fave joke for many winters was: “What’s green and goes to summer camp? A Brussel scout.” He had a distinct dislike of sprouts probably because they grew in abundance in our garden. However, after I began halving Brussels sprouts and roasting them with bacon ...
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