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    Dandan pork noodles

    Dandan noodles are a Chinese noodle dish from the Sichuan region.

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    Seasonal Kiwi bubblies to enjoy

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    Seasonal Kiwi bubblies to enjoy

    I have been sitting on several reviews for bubblies, waiting for December when demand really takes off.

    Savouring the joys of Christmas Yoghurt bark

    Yoghurt bark. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Savouring the joys of Christmas Yoghurt bark

    Make the most of Christmas, don’t waste it, write the folks at Love Food Hate Waste.

    Lamb a popular Xmas choice, but prices are up

    Lamb is on the Christmas menu for many Kiwis this year. Photo: Julie Biuso via RNZ

    Lamb a popular Xmas choice, but prices are up

    Lamb is taking centre stage on most Christmas tables around New Zealand this year, according to an online survey from Retail Meat NZ. But it comes at a cost.

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    That's the spirit

    Jack Foster is a master at pairing spirits with tasty morsels at Cardrona Distillery. Photos:...

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    That's the spirit

    With cocktails riding a wave of popularity right now, how do you pair these drinks with food as the Christmas entertaining season gets into full swing?

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    Branching out from Marlborough sauvignon blancs

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    Branching out from Marlborough sauvignon blancs

    Marlborough may be the engine room of New Zealand’s sauvignon blanc production, but it would be remiss to ignore the variety from other parts of the country

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    Strawberry oat crumble

    A deliciously simple slice that tastes of summer.

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    Cooking an escape from busy life

    Christmas is fast advancing, and what better time to get out the chocolate recipes - chocolate banana bread for Christmas morning breakfast, anyone?

    Tips for stress-free Christmas cooking

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    Tips for stress-free Christmas cooking

    British food writer Georgina Hayden of The Observer provides tips and tricks for stress-free Christmas cooking.

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    Turning over a new leaf

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    Turning over a new leaf

    Fancy trying something new? Perhaps it’s time to delve into Blanc de Noir.

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    Too much ain’t enough love

    Jane and Jimmy Barnes’ Christmas recipes come from very different times - one is a treasured family recipe, the other learnt from a Kiwi a few years ago.

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    From Christmas table to Boxing Day brunch

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    From Christmas table to Boxing Day brunch

    This is a Christmas table designed for flavour, flexibility and ease, keeping the good food and good times rolling.

    Festive fare: Our writers share their best Christmas recipes

    Christmas is a lovely excuse to spend time with friends and family. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Festive fare: Our writers share their best Christmas recipes

    Keeping it simple, using the best produce you can afford and a little imagination is all that's needed to create a special time for friends and family.

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    Speedy spaghetti

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    Broccolini, toasted garlic, chilli and lemon

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    Broccolini, toasted garlic, chilli and lemon

    Local broccolini is in abundance right now - utterly delicious, tender and full of flavour.

    NZ throwing away 237kg of food per person every year

    About 237kg of food is thrown away per person, every year. Photo: Supplied

    NZ throwing away 237kg of food per person every year

    More than 120 million tonnes of food is thrown away or wasted in New Zealand every year, a new report has found.

    Summer slowdown

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    Summer slowdown

    Summer’s early vegetables are best cooked at a pace in tune with the season, writes Nigel Slater.

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    So many avenues to learn new things about wine

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    So many avenues to learn new things about wine

    I'll never tire of the fact that in wine you are always learning.

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    Flavour first the Fatimas mantra

    Auckland's Fatimas, passionate about feeding people, sharing flavour and making food that feels good to eat, has served more than a million customers.
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