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    Savouring Pinot Noirs from anywhere but Central

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    Savouring Pinot Noirs from anywhere but Central

    One of my tasting buddies recently returned from Europe and post tasting through this group of wines decided to "blind me" on a couple of Central Pinots.

    Wānaka’s own voted in top eight of NZ’s best restaurants

    Wānaka’s two-hatted restaurant Kika was praised for its sophisticated meals. PHOTO: FILE

    Wānaka’s own voted in top eight of NZ’s best restaurants

    Wānaka's Kika and Big Fig have been placed in the top eight on Australian publication Escape’s list for best eateries.

    New show, book a ‘natural progression’

    Nadia Lim’s latest cookbook, Nadia’s Farm Kitchen, includes recipes from her TV series. Photo:...

    New show, book a ‘natural progression’

    One of New Zealand’s best-known chefs, Nadia Lim, has been busy this year with a new TV series and book Nadia’s Farm Kitchen.

    Real food made well

    Real food made well

    Sarah Pound wants families to explore the "vibrant world" of healthy eating.

    Think. Shop. Store. Waste less

    Think. Shop. Store. Waste less

    Love Food Hate Waste reminds us that behind every piece of produce is a story.

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    Honey-glazed grapefruit loaf

    Photo: Simon Lambert

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    Honey-glazed grapefruit loaf

    This is a no-fuss loaf of grapefruit and honey, baked until golden and finished with a tangy glaze. 

    Perfect pistachios 

    Perfect pistachios 

    Penelope Maguire celebrates the nut of the moment.

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    Range punching above its weight

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    Range punching above its weight

    Some regular readers have mentioned that they look forward to mentions of wines that don’t break the bank.

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    Mediterranean mindset

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    Mediterranean mindset

    While we wait for spring to do its thing, Jo Elwin's off to the Mediterranean; no long-haul flights required, just a change of mindset and some new ingredients.

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    Nourish and flourish this spring

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    Nourish and flourish this spring

    Yes, we made it through another winter!

    Following in family’s footsteps

    Following in family’s footsteps

    Anne Cameron shares some nice and easy family recipes from her new book Just a Mum’s Kitchen.

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    500th anniversary has come and gone

    Wine tasters, from left, Mark Henderson, Alastair McLaren and Ricky Collins. PHOTO: GREGOR...

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    500th anniversary has come and gone

    Mark Henderson, along with two buddies, has fallen on his sword to do more than 500 wine tastings for his weekly column since he joined Fresh in 2015.

    New spin on bush classics

    New spin on bush classics

    As glimpses of nicer weather appear on the horizon, many of us start planning our next camping trip or outdoor adventure.

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    Thyme roasted rhubarb and custard tart

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    Thyme roasted rhubarb and custard tart

    Spring is here - although, we really didn’t have a bad winter this year in Dunedin. But it’s always worth celebrating the arrival of spring.

    Classic mai tai with a twist

    Classic mai tai with a twist

    Olivia Galletly in the The Hungry Cook included this classic cocktail in the book, saying “it’s sweet, bright, almond-y and dangerously moreish".

    Celebrating a new season with Fresh recipes

    Celebrating a new season with Fresh recipes

    Fresh Spring has some delicious new recipes to try as the weather finally gets warmer. From the Mediterranean to Middle East, savoury to sweet, and healthy, easy meals for the family, there's something for everyone.

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    Quick pumpkin dal makhani

    Photo: Simon Lambert

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    Quick pumpkin dal makhani

    Dal makhani is a much-loved North Indian dish made with black lentils and kidney beans, slowly cooked until creamy and full of flavour.

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    Tip your hat to great foodies

    Sam Gasson and Kim Underwood are proud of Moiety’s step-up. Photo: Peter McIntosh

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    Tip your hat to great foodies

    Otago restaurants continue to shine on a national level, taking out some of the top awards at the Cuisine Good Food Awards announced recently. 

    24 dinners for $24

    Photo: Elly Bulger-Patrick

    24 dinners for $24

    There is no denying we’re in a cost-of-living crisis.

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    Drinkability, price impress

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    Drinkability, price impress

    The debate during today’s tasting revolved around the scoring process and whether one should be awarding points on a like for like basis.
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