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    Quick and easy go-to dinners

    A conversation with chef Andy Mackintosh about what he cooked at home after a double shift when a "proper" meal was required got me thinking that chefs are a good source of inspiration

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    Turkish roasted cauliflower with coconut raita, fresh herbs and chilli oil

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    Turkish roasted cauliflower with coconut raita, fresh herbs and chilli oil

    Cauliflower is a versatile, available-all-year-round vegetable.

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    Asparagus with miso butter

    Photo: Simon Lambert

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    Asparagus with miso butter

    Asparagus is at its best right now, and this is one of the easiest ways to let it shine.

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    Always popular new release tasting nears

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    Always popular new release tasting nears

    Labour Weekend means only one thing for many wine lovers, and that is the annual Alexandra Basin Winegrowers New Release Tasting at the Clyde Railway Station Reserve on Sunday, October 26

    Changes in life, changes in food

    Nadia Lim in her kitchen at Royalburn Station. Photo: supplied

    Changes in life, changes in food

    Rebecca Fox talks to Nadia Lim about how her new cookbook, Nadia’s Farm Kitchen, reflects changes in her life.

    Finding the joy in baking

    Finding the joy in baking

    Helen Goh attempts to answer some important questions about baking in her latest book.

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    Savouring the magic of early spring

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    Savouring the magic of early spring

    It's easy to forget how fleeting the seasons are, especially the magic of early spring.

    Ready for the berries

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    Ready for the berries

    We need not wait to give our tastebuds a slice of summer, Penelope Maguire writes.

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    Even mean old Mark scored these wines highly

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    Even mean old Mark scored these wines highly

    Mark Henderson savours some classy chardonnays.

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    Lime and pistachio melting moments

    Photo: Simon Lambert

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    Lime and pistachio melting moments

    Buttery, zesty, and just a little fancy.

    An excellent source of protein: health, hype and hard truths

    Protein is found in a wide variety of foods including plant-based options. Photos: Getty Images

    An excellent source of protein: health, hype and hard truths

    Protein is having its moment: from grocery store shelves to Instagram feeds, high-protein foods are everywhere.

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    Lemon marmalade

    PHOTO: SIMON LAMBERT

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    Lemon marmalade

    There’s something special about New Zealand lemons. They’re vibrant, tangy, and full of sunshine.

    Making the most of what you have

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    Making the most of what you have

    Spring into the new season by rescuing forgotten foods with Love Food Hate Waste.

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    Wine choice following a sense of seasonality

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    Wine choice following a sense of seasonality

    A visit to the farmers’ market is a reminder of seasonality, as the empty spaces of late winter begin to be filled in by vendors bringing the first spring crops to market.

    White chocolate and pistachio ice-cream

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    White chocolate and pistachio ice-cream

    Chill out this week with a delicious treat from Nigel Slater.

    Catching on to fishing

    Illustrations by Hope McConell

    Catching on to fishing

    ​​​​​​​As the fishing season opens, now's a good time to brush up on fish filleting and cooking skills and join chef Al Brown in encouraging the next generation of budding anglers.

    Decade of determination comes to fruition

    After 10 years of hard work, Toni and Rob Auld are about to release their first edition of the...

    Decade of determination comes to fruition

    This is the year the Auld Farm Distillery founders will hold in their memory - the end of a 10-year journey to release their first batch of single-malt whisky.

    No easy task finding right spread

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    No easy task finding right spread

    The cost of living means we often feel spread too thinly. 

    The spice of kitchen life

    The spice of kitchen life

    Masala is a whole different way of experiencing food.

    Best ever chocolate cake?

    Photo: Elly Bulger-Patrick

    Every day is all we have

    Springtime usually calls for celebration.
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