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Some of those special pinots

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Some of those special pinots

Depending on where you shop, there’s no doubt that there are a vast array of price points out there for Central Pinot Noir.

The taste of spring

The taste of spring

Nigel Slater serves up a vibrant soup-stew with croutes and a dish of cheesy asparagus to put some tastes of spring on your plate.

Balancing nutrition for hormone health

Women are encouraged to drink 1.5 to 2 litres of water a day as dehydration can exacerbate...

Balancing nutrition for hormone health

This month is World Menopause Awareness Month.

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Carrot and fennel soup

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Carrot and fennel soup

Use up the last of the main crop of carrots and team them up with fresh, fragrant fennel.

A cleanse to help appreciate all food

With party season on the horizon Jo Elwin shares some 'detox' recipes that replaces processed crackers, dips filled with additives and preservatives, and cheese.

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New pinot noir vintages from some old favourites

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New pinot noir vintages from some old favourites

I’ve been in the midst of a veritable deluge of pinot noirs recently, which is actually quite a nice place to be.

Fresh NZ cheese and charred red capsicum

To celebrate New Zealand Cheese Month, here is some dip inspiration for your next platter.

Simple pleasures

Simple pleasures

Jamie Oliver wrote his latest book for one reason - to "help you celebrate the simple joy of cooking".

Kitchen confessional

Chelsea Winter is releasing her seventh cookbook Tasty, a project she began in 2021. Fresh asks the mum of two boys about juggling cooking and children.

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Pancetta grilled asparagus with a soft boiled egg

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Pancetta grilled asparagus with a soft boiled egg

Asparagus is finally hitting our stores, which is a huge celebration as spring is officially here.

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Sweet as strawberries

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Sweet as strawberries

As the weather warms, these sweet strawberry recipes are perfect to share with friends, making them ideal for the social season ahead, Penelope Maguire writes.

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Trying some different things

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Trying some different things

For the curious, there are a handful of wine styles that sit outside the mainstream, offering flavour profiles and textures distinct from the classic wines we have all come to know.

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Cafe shares its scone-making secrets

The end result as made by the class. The Pravda cheese scone is famous for its crunchy cheese...

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Cafe shares its scone-making secrets

On a recent trip to Wellington, Rebecca Fox was lucky to take part in a scone-baking class at the capital’s most famous destination for scones.

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Celebrating spring

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Celebrating spring

Spring is always a magical time of the year - a burst of new growth and energy coaxes us out of hibernation as we look forward to warmer months and the merriment that comes with them.

Crisp green leaf salad with NZ blue cheese dressing

To celebrate New Zealand Cheese Month, here is a way to dress up your average green salad.

Spear a thought

The beauty of asparagus is its versatility and quick cooking time. Photo: Getty Images

Spear a thought

Proper storage and preparation are key to making the most of this celebrated but short-lived seasonal vege, writes the team from Love Food Hate Waste NZ.

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