Sweet inspiration for Christmas from Fresh
Fresh Christmas gives you plenty of inspiration for the festive season. From budget friendly fare, to delicious desserts and stunning side dishes, plus great wine to go with the perfect cheese board.
Gifts that keep on giving
Gifts that keep on giving
Making your own Christmas gifts can be so satisfying.
Appetite for Athens
Appetite for Athens
Athens’ rich arsenal of antiquities needs little introduction, but there are some classic eats to devour too, writes Mike Yardley.
The future is ahead of us
The future is ahead of us
Our future doesn’t need to resemble a fried chicken promotion.
‘Tree-in-a-hurry’ has rapid growth but short life
‘Tree-in-a-hurry’ has rapid growth but short life
Virgillia oroboides is widely known as keurboom in its native homeland of South Africa, translating to "choice tree" for us in New Zealand.
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Christmas delights on a friendly budget
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Christmas delights on a friendly budget
Alison Lambert creates an outstanding and memorable Christmas dinner for less.
Vikings of the sunrise
Vikings of the sunrise
When I was a student at university, every evening before dinner we thanked God for our food, in Latin.
Tech review
Tech review
Is it a novelty gadget or a serious drone?
Your garden, November 22nd
Your garden, November 22nd
What's happening in your garden?
Just way out of line
Just way out of line
At a recent community breakfast, people were chatting as they queued, and it seemed like a good idea at the time to talk to the man next to us in the line.
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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A fresh take on a fruity classic
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A fresh take on a fruity classic
When thinking about a cake for Christmas I decided I wanted to use my favourite dried fruits, so there's a little chopping involved.
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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.
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Pizazz of shiraz suits sizzle
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Pizazz of shiraz suits sizzle
Summer! The barbecue comes out of hibernation and while warmer days trend towards white wines, there is a wonderful synergy between food fresh off the barbecue and Australian shiraz.
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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Sounds like Shakespeare
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Sounds like Shakespeare
A soundtrack worthy of Shakespeare was ready and waiting in Dunedin, director Brent Caldwell tells Tom McKinlay.
Connectivity key to longevity
Connectivity key to longevity
We can improve our lives by learning from ancient communities, writes organic cook Hagar Ozri.
Moon’s ‘straight wall’ should be visible by 3am
Moon’s ‘straight wall’ should be visible by 3am
Over the past few weeks, I have enjoyed some marvellous moon views using binoculars and telescopes.
In harmony with nature
In harmony with nature
Gillian Vine reflects on the greening of King Charles III and the influence this has had on the gardens at Highgrove.
Serving good hearty kai
Serving good hearty kai
Christall Lowe’s new book dives deep into her family’s storehouse of kai.
