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Food & WineJune 10

Comforting food for winter

This winter, our Fresh columnists have have dug deep to provide dishes that give that comfort while not stretching our pockets too much.
Comforting food for winter
Comforting food for winter
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Food & WineJune 9

Slow-cooked fare for momentous occasions

Deciding to gather immediate family to celebrate my father’s 80th birthday in May came with parameters: Mum and I preferred not to host at either of our Central Otago homes.
Slow-cooked fare for momentous occasions
Slow-cooked fare for momentous occasions
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Food & WineJune 9

Budget-friendly feast

This winter in our house we’re all about large batch cooking, things that can cook away in the background while we go about our daily tasks.
Budget-friendly feast
Budget-friendly feast
Food & WineJune 9

Peasant-style flavours of Italy

A thread of cucina provera, or peasant-style cooking runs through all of Italy’s cooking.
Peasant-style flavours of Italy
Peasant-style flavours of Italy
Food & WineJune 9

Classic afternoon tea treat

Everyone’s mum had their favourite pikelet recipe - but if you cannot find yours, try this one.
Classic afternoon tea treat
Classic afternoon tea treat
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Food & WineJune 9

The evening in done right

Choosing to staying in means you’re in charge when it comes to wine choice - be it your favourite cheap and cheerful quaffer, a splurge, or trying something new.
The evening in done right
The evening in done right
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Food & WineJune 9

Simple pleasures

Some of the best winter meals come from the simplest beginnings.
Simple pleasures
Simple pleasures
Food & WineJune 9

Embracing that sugar high

In winter sometimes there is nothing like a hot drink and sweet treat to lift your spirits.
Embracing that sugar high
Embracing that sugar high
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Food & WineJune 10

Heartfelt kai

As the winter stars rise once again, we honour Matariki.
Heartfelt kai
Heartfelt kai
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Food & WineJune 10

Chardonnay - Otago’s rising star

It's hard to believe 1994 was more than 30 years ago. That year I drove to Bannockburn to help my friends Steve and Barbara plant their Cairnmuir Road Vineyard that later became Carrick.
Chardonnay - Otago’s rising star
Chardonnay - Otago’s rising star
Food & WineJune 10

Take a virtual holiday to sunny Spain

As we settle in to winter routines, the dream of a holiday in the sunshine is so appealing.
Take a virtual holiday to sunny Spain
Take a virtual holiday to sunny Spain
Food & WineJune 10

Catnip wines designed for anxious cats and dogs

Muttley's Estate is named for director John Roberts’ childhood dog, and offers a range of different strength non-alcoholic pet wines made from catnip.
Catnip wines designed for anxious cats and dogs
Catnip wines designed for anxious cats and dogs
Food & WineJune 10

Comforting food for winter

As the days get chilly, there's plenty of delicious recipes to make and enjoy in our Fresh Winter Edition.
Comforting food for winter
Comforting food for winter
Food & WineJune 10

Food to enhance Matariki

As Matariki approaches and winter days start to shorten, the comfort that comes from baking a cake, bread or pudding to share with friends and family is special.​​​​​​​
Food to enhance Matariki
Food to enhance Matariki
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Food & WineJune 10

Fair game for winter

Positive response to my recent wild duck feature has encouraged me to continue the game theme for these winter warmers.
Fair game for winter
Fair game for winter
Food & WineJune 10

Sausage pie

For Linda Duncan, this pie makes the perfect lunch or dinner option when served with a simple salad.
Sausage pie
Sausage pie
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Food & WineJune 10

Puddings for whānau

This pudding is very much a sticky date pudding with a winter warming twist.
Puddings for whānau
Puddings for whānau
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Food & WineJune 25

Baby cakes sure to brighten a winter day

Tart, sharp and very citrussy, these baby cakes are an amazing amalgam of flavours that will brighten up any winter day.
Baby cakes sure to brighten a winter day
Baby cakes sure to brighten a winter day
Food & WineJune 25

Celebrating good kai with good company

This weekend is Matariki and this year's theme is Matariki Heri Kai - The feast of Matariki. So it seems fitting our latest Fresh edition features many star dishes to share with whānau and friends.
Celebrating good kai with good company
Celebrating good kai with good company
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Food & WineJune 25

Winter veges the star of the show

Winter time is sure upon us and the drastic drop in temperature and shorter days cosied up by the fire call for comforting food.
Winter veges the star of the show
Winter veges the star of the show
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Food & WineJune 25

Year-round salad and veg

Food writer Steph Peirce aims to inspire year-round salads using in-season, fresh ingredients, Rebecca Fox finds.
Year-round salad and veg
Year-round salad and veg
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Food & WineJune 25

Cote of many colours

Mark Henderson samples some earthy and spicy French reds.
Cote of many colours
Cote of many colours
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Food & WineJune 25

Baking bread at the bottom of the world

There are few places more extreme than Antarctica to spend your winter, but former Dunedin chef Paddy Rietveld's in his element. He tells Rebecca Fox about cooking for the winter workforce.
Baking bread at the bottom of the world
Baking bread at the bottom of the world
Food & WineJune 25

Dessert good enough for breakfast

Former Dunedin student and Masterchef contestant, now pastry chef and food writer, Alice Taylor, has experienced Otago winters so knows a good pudding is essential.
Dessert good enough for breakfast
Dessert good enough for breakfast
Food & WineJune 25

Wholesome food for chilly days

One of the joys of winter is a Sunday at home with something yummy in the oven or slow cooker, creating rich and delicious flavours with little or no work from the cook.
Wholesome food for chilly days
Wholesome food for chilly days