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.
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.
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.
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.
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.