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Savouring in preparation for grape-picking season
I hope to get in a couple of tastings of Central Pinot Noir in the next few weeks as a sort of precursor to heading up to Bannockburn for harvest myself for a few days.
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A bite-sized hit
A bite-sized hit
A madeleine is a small French pastry, instantly recognisable by its delicate shell shape, its golden edges and soft buttery inside.
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Harnessing the feel-good factor
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Harnessing the feel-good factor
On the eve of Easter, award-winning bon bon maker Nel Vincencio returned to Dunedin to show how he makes his dairy-free chocolates.
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Feasting with your eyes
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Feasting with your eyes
After Christmas, Easter is Annabel and Rose Langbein's favourite food holiday.
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Corn fritters with bacon, lime cream & hot honey
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Corn fritters with bacon, lime cream & hot honey
This corn fritter recipe is easy to make and jazzed up with all the extras you might find at your local cafe but easily put together at home over a long weekend.
One-pot wonders
One-pot wonders
Beautiful things can be made in one pot, pan or tray, United Kingdom food influencer, chef and author Poppy O’Toole says.
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Oven-roasted corn with chilli lime butter
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Oven-roasted corn with chilli lime butter
Sweet corn is hitting its stride right now.
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Riding out cycle
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Riding out cycle
A question I’m asked frequently is "how are things in Marlborough"?
Community collaboration, creative connection
Community collaboration, creative connection
Emerging designers and fashion creatives from across the motu will converge on Auckland this week to celebrate innovation and diversity, through a series of fashion shows and events.
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Baingan bharta (smoky spiced aubergine)
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Baingan bharta (smoky spiced aubergine)
Baingan bharta (smoky spiced aubergine) If you’re making baingan bharta, don’t skip the charring. Roast the aubergines until soft and smoky - that depth...
Home kitchen where it all begins
Home kitchen where it all begins
After a failed attempt at becoming a graphic designer, Anais Ca Dao van Manen realised her passion and focus lay in cooking.
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For the love of bread
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For the love of bread
After travelling the world, Auckland born-and-bred chef Andrea Dudding settled in the small Otago town of Owaka about 10 years ago.
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This season’s wines tell story of weather-tested vines
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This season’s wines tell story of weather-tested vines
NZ Wine sent out a media release this week regarding the grape harvest across NZ.
Real Mexican at home
Real Mexican at home
Growing up in Mexico City was the best food education that money could not buy, Daniella Guevara Munoz says.
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Aubergine schnitzel with lemon and yoghurt
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Aubergine schnitzel with lemon and yoghurt
Aubergine holds its own beautifully when treated like this.
Record entry numbers for awards
Record entry numbers for awards
In its 10th year the Outstanding Food Producer Awards (OFPA) is attracting record entries.
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Don't talk rot
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Don't talk rot
On the international stage, sales of some of the most famous sweet and fortified wine styles such as Sauternes and Port have seen a significant drop-off.
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Holidays call for indulgence
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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.
Street food a reflection
Street food a reflection
Street food is fast, hot, endlessly creative and full of personality — a vivid reflection of a city and its people, Yang Liu says.
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Tomato, green bean and lentil salad
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Tomato, green bean and lentil salad
This is the sort of salad that earns its place on the table.