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Winemaker crown back in Central
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Winemaker crown back in Central
Congratulations to Nina Downer of Felton Road Wines, who has won the NZ Young Viticulturist of the Year competition, bringing the crown back to Central!
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Hooked line and sinker
Hooked line and sinker
Encouraging people to branch out beyond their comfort zones and explore the incredible variety of seafood they have access to is the aim of Anthony Yotis and Laura di Florio Yotis.
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No plan needed for spring meals
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No plan needed for spring meals
For me, spring is about fresh flavours, simple dishes and no plan.
Inspired by dining out
Inspired by dining out
From her base in Bannockburn, Jo Elwin continues her lifelong passion for all things food and beverage, writing extensively about the culinary charms of the lower...
Boost your salads with raw power
Boost your salads with raw power
Making fun, creative salads using fresh seasonal ingredients that make you feel great, is the aim of Christchurch sisters Margo Flanagan and Rosa Powers.
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Fresh and fried creates perfect pairings
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Fresh and fried creates perfect pairings
As it starts to get warmer and the days begin to lengthen, we look ahead to spring — with fresh flavours and textures to brighten your palate.
Hillside Road Eatery coffee and walnut slice
Hillside Road Eatery coffee and walnut slice
Ask a Chef reveals the secrets of those superb dishes you ate in cafes and restaurants and wanted to try yourself.
Mango and coconut tiramisu
Mango and coconut tiramisu
This dessert is a sumptuous treat to serve at your spring dinner party.
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Versatile and oh so moreish
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Versatile and oh so moreish
It's hard to resist the lure of these light, incredibly flavoured little quiches — very, very moreish and able to be served so many ways on so many occasions.
Spring-inspired ways
Spring-inspired ways
The signs are here — blossom on the trees, days where the temperature reaches the mid-teens and the craving for sweet, crunchy spring vegetables.
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Springing into the new season
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Springing into the new season
Spring. A time of renewal, rebirth and growth, lengthening daylight hours and (hopefully) increasing temperatures. What new things might we look forward to on the wine front?
Green shoots
Green shoots
A dream since she was a child avidly scouring her mum’s cookbooks and photocopying recipes from cookbooks she got from the library, publishing a cook book has become a reality for Olivia Moore.
Grilled radicchio with camembert and balsamic
Grilled radicchio with camembert and balsamic
Radicchio is appearing in my garden at the moment.
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A toast to good things coming in threes
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A toast to good things coming in threes
Somewhat of a mixed assortment for your delectation today, as much by expediency as by design.
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Raising a hat - or two - to ‘elevated comfort food’
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Raising a hat - or two - to ‘elevated comfort food’
Otago restaurants have again come out on top in national food awards, finds Rebecca Fox.
Fairy bread a slice of sweet nostalgia
Fairy bread a slice of sweet nostalgia
Who knew that a piece of white bread, slathered in butter, and topped with hundreds and thousands could bring so much joy?
Homage to the humble tart
Homage to the humble tart
Want to go all out for Father’s Day? Take a look at Tarts Anon.
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Lime, coriander and yam salad
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Lime, coriander and yam salad
I have a surplus of fresh homegrown limes and have been blessed with a healthy crop of fresh coriander.
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Exploring Central Otago’s diversity of vintages
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Exploring Central Otago’s diversity of vintages
A customer walks into a wine shop ... nope; not the start of a joke but a question asked from time to time is whether there are older vintages available?
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Meatballs in tomato coconut sauce
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Meatballs in tomato coconut sauce
Almost everyone likes meatballs and this very easy recipe can be managed successfully by those with little cooking experience.