Celebrating the sandwich
Ham sandwiches have become an Elwin family tradition on Christmas Eve.
A tasty Christmas menu
A tasty Christmas menu
It is only a week until Christmas and if you are still debating what to have, Mark Gregory has a suggested menu.
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Finding the fizz for a fabulous festive season
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Finding the fizz for a fabulous festive season
Bubbles are great at any time of the year of course, but there’s no doubt that the festive season ups the ante on this wine style!
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Winery’s sustainability practices get nod
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Winery’s sustainability practices get nod
A Bannockburn winery has received recognition from wine industry specialists from around the world.
Christmas with a cherry on the top
Christmas with a cherry on the top
Christmas and cherry season are a beautiful crossover in New Zealand, writes Penelope Maguire.
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Charred peppers with blistered tomatoes
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Charred peppers with blistered tomatoes
By charring peppers (capsicum) you add a wonderful smokiness to the flavour.
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Little appetisers pack a colour and flavour punch
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Little appetisers pack a colour and flavour punch
Light, airy, crisp and crunchy, these little bread baskets are perfect to have on hand to fill with a variety of toppings.
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Cask wines gaining fans through quality, affordability
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Cask wines gaining fans through quality, affordability
Cask wines are making a comeback: in reality they never really went away.
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The bits on the side
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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.
Baking without dairy, gluten passes ‘the test’
Baking without dairy, gluten passes ‘the test’
The holiday season often feels as if it is all about food. This can be problematic if you have a dairy allergy or are gluten intolerant.
Delectable desserts
Delectable desserts
There is nothing like a show-stopping Christmas dessert to finish off a celebration dinner. Here are some of Fresh’s favourites.
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Christmas family fare
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Christmas family fare
Annabel and Rose Langbein share two recipes they are looking forward to sharing with family at Christmas.
Standard Kitchen peanut butter brownie
Standard Kitchen peanut butter brownie
Makes 24 piecesBrownie115g melted butter200g caster sugar1 tsp vanilla essence2 eggs40g (½ cup) cocoa¼ cup plain flourPeanut butter filling115g soft butter375g peanut butter220g icing...
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A fresh take on a fruity classic
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A fresh take on a fruity classic
This Christmas cake full of dried fruits is probably best left a day before cutting.
Say cheese
Say cheese
The New Zealand Specialty Cheesemakers Association has the following tips to create a New Zealand cheese board.
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Patience richly rewarded
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Patience richly rewarded
A passion for Riesling shone in this lineup, through the lens of three Central producers and one from Waipara.
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Little strawberry, almond and brown butter cakes
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Little strawberry, almond and brown butter cakes
I love a little treat and these cute cakes with a hint of fresh strawberry are the perfect little cakes.
Gifts that keep on giving
Gifts that keep on giving
Making your own Christmas gifts can be so satisfying.
The art of the best seconds
The art of the best seconds
By making the most of your festive feast you can savour every bite, write the folks at Love Food Hate Waste.
