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Food & WineJuly 14

The right start

I have never been much of a breakfast eater but believe in food for medicinal purposes as much as pleasure, writes
The right start
The right start
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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 & WineMay 19

Heart and belly fillers

Jo Elvin shares some winter recipes from her pop-up lunches at Bannockburn’s Desert Heart vineyard with owner Jane Gill.
Heart and belly fillers
Heart and belly fillers
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Food & WineApril 21

Relaxed Anzac weekend eating

Three things I frequent on restaurant menus: ceviche, anything Greek and, for breakfast, baked eggs.
Relaxed Anzac weekend eating
Relaxed Anzac weekend eating
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Food & WineMarch 10

Holidays call for indulgence

With a spate of long weekends on the horizon, and the lack of a proper summer holiday, I am focused on getting away on a series of short breaks where I don’t do a lot of cooking.
Holidays call for indulgence
Holidays call for indulgence
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Food & WineFebruary 17

Dinner to lunch

I dine out at lunch time more than my wallet likes, because lunches are hard.
Dinner to lunch
Dinner to lunch
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Food & WineJanuary 27

Keeping that relaxed holiday vibe

Short and sweet this week because, if we’re not still off work we wish we were.
Keeping that relaxed holiday vibe
Keeping that relaxed holiday vibe
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Food & WineDecember 16

Party predicament

This holiday season Jo Elwin shares three of her tried and true recipes she knows guests love to enjoy again... and again.
Party predicament
Party predicament
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Food & WineNovember 25

Festive snacks with (easy) star power

Year-end gives us reason to celebrate, and it has been a year so yes, please, pour me a drink. And let’s splash out on accompanying snacks.
Festive snacks with (easy) star power
Festive snacks with (easy) star power
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Food & WineOctober 14

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
Quick and easy go-to dinners
Quick and easy go-to dinners
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Food & WineSeptember 2

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.
Mediterranean mindset
Mediterranean mindset
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Food & WineAugust 19

The why of the pie

Judging the inaugural Arrowtown Lifestyle Village Pie Competition was a heart opener that made Fresh columnist and cook Jo Elwin think: Are we are losing the point of pies?
The why of the pie
The why of the pie
Food & WineJuly 15

Elevating a notch with crunch

I am exposing a restaurant that has become an IYKYK (if you know, you know) for discerning Wānaka diners.
Elevating a notch with crunch
Elevating a notch with crunch
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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 & WineMay 13

Turning bounty into magic

May marks the season of mixed emotions, when hunters proudly offer up their bounty of wild ducks like they are doing you a favour.
Turning bounty into magic
Turning bounty into magic
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Food & WineApril 8

Tasty bakes for Easter

For Jo Lewin, Easter is a time to spend happy hours on cooking projects.
Tasty bakes for Easter
Tasty bakes for Easter
Food & WineMarch 11

Dinners for cooks who don’t want to

A chat with an ODT-reading neighbour has me taking a different approach to my recipe creation this week.
Dinners for cooks who don’t want to
Dinners for cooks who don’t want to
Food & WineFebruary 11

Cooked with love

Once I’d rolled my eyes and thought beyond the schmaltz, I was inspired by the idea of food cooked with love for this week’s Valentine’s Day-themed recipe.
Cooked with love
Cooked with love
Food & WineJanuary 21

Going bananas for a good loaf

Bananas do tend to sit around at this time of year, (much like me, languishing in the heat), as our Central Otago stonefruit becomes the fruit du jour.
Going bananas for a good loaf
Going bananas for a good loaf
Food & WineDecember 17

Celebrating the sandwich

Ham sandwiches have become an Elwin family tradition on Christmas Eve.
Celebrating the sandwich
Celebrating the sandwich
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Food & WineNovember 26

The bits on the side

Turkey and ham usually get top billing on a Christmas menu, but Jo Elwin likes the sides to steal the show.
The bits on the side
The bits on the side