You are what your ancestors ate
There’s a world of wisdom in the recipe books of our ancestors, writes Hagar Ozri.
Take it slowly with fermented foods
Take it slowly with fermented foods
If we can encourage good microbes in our gut, we can feel a lot better.
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Courgette soda bread
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Courgette soda bread
Soda bread has to be one of the fastest breads to whip up.
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Refreshing whites ticking the box
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Refreshing whites ticking the box
On a recent family holiday road trip I found myself drinking either white wine or beer: the reds just didn’t get a look in.
Cooking hacks to save time, boost taste
Cooking hacks to save time, boost taste
Make a splash in the kitchen — top chefs and cooks share easy ways to take your dinner to the next level.
Cook once, eat twice
Cook once, eat twice
With children back in school, the dreaded lunchbox roundabout has begun for another year.
Cooked with love
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.
Something sweet for your Valentine
Something sweet for your Valentine
Penelope Maguire turns to some romantic traditions for inspiration.
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Summer fruit, almond tart
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Summer fruit, almond tart
A perfect tart for any occasion.
Bringing the vege
Bringing the vege
A few years ago barbecuing was equated with meat, but recently there has been a shift, which Jamie Purviance has embraced, towards using more vegetables on the grill.
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Quick courgette and ricotta tart
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Quick courgette and ricotta tart
Making a tart like this requires very little planning.
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Channelling that summer vibe
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Channelling that summer vibe
Even before I sat down to sample this selection with my tasting colleague Mr Collins, the aromas as I uncapped the bottles had me salivating and channelling a summer vibe.
Going bananas for a good loaf
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.
Beets and squash for salad days
Beets and squash for salad days
Nigel Slater’s recipes for baked summer squash, and beetroot with lentils and feta.
Adding oomph to your salads
Adding oomph to your salads
As we head back to work inspiration for lunches and quick and easy dinners is welcome.
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Pinots from Central for some summer sipping
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Pinots from Central for some summer sipping
Many of you will be reading this far from home; baching, visiting family, camping or on a road trip.
That timeless afternoon treat
That timeless afternoon treat
Nigel Slater whips up some unusually flavoursome treats for a truly glorious afternoon tea in the garden.
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Dishes that bring summer to the table
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Dishes that bring summer to the table
As summer is now in full swing, we’re sharing some fabulous flavourful recipes that encapsulate that easy summer feeling, best enjoyed by the beach or out in nature.
Making the most of Tomatoes
Making the most of Tomatoes
Penelope Maguire finds some interesting new ways to enjoy a summer staple.
Intro to teacher training never tasted so sweet
Intro to teacher training never tasted so sweet
Add a little sugar to a young mind, and an ordinary kitchen can quickly escalate into a mad scientist’s experimental laboratory.
