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The New Zealand Specialty Cheesemakers Association has the following tips to create a New Zealand cheese board.
Fresh Christmas Edition
Gifts that keep on giving
Gifts that keep on giving
Making your own Christmas gifts can be so satisfying.
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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.
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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.
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 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.
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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.
Sweet inspiration for Christmas from Fresh
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.
Christmas menus: Adding flair to classic fare
Christmas menus: Adding flair to classic fare
FRESH CHRISTMAS ONLINE: There's a reason things are considered classics - they just work, every time.
Time to get those Christmas cakes out of the way
Time to get those Christmas cakes out of the way
Christmas cakes are the perfect gifting option for friends, family and colleagues, Karla Goodwin, of Auckland’s Bluebells Cakery, says.
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It’s all coming up rosés
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It’s all coming up rosés
I’m sometimes asked if I feel we’ve reached “peak rosé” - whether the wave of interest in this wine style has reached its crest and begun to taper off.
Flavours of Germany
Flavours of Germany
For Maria and Eva Konecsny, Advent is a time of buildup, of looking forward, of anticipation and of ritual.
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Festive gifts
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Festive gifts
Cooking from the heart can make for special presents at Christmas.
Traditional desserts with a twist
Traditional desserts with a twist
Dessert is always special, but at Christmas-time it is elevated to another level.
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Salads steal the spotlight
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Salads steal the spotlight
’Tis the season for festive feasting, and what better way to decorate your Christmas table than with a lineup of vibrant salads that are as decorative as they are delicious.
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A cake for all seasons
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A cake for all seasons
In the busy days leading up to Christmas and the holidays this is such a useful cake recipe to have on hand, writes Joan Bishop.
Get in spirit of Christmas with spiced schnaps
Get in spirit of Christmas with spiced schnaps
This schnaps is an ode to the flavours of Christmas.
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Sherry - not just for nana
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Sherry - not just for nana
Sherry can be challenging for the uninitiated, but there's lots to enjoy about this fortified wine this Christmas.
Spread with an Australian twist
Spread with an Australian twist
Australian cook Donna Hay is the master of simple, tasty and stylish food and her Christmas spreads are no exception.
A very berry Christmas
A very berry Christmas
Nothing says ‘‘Christmas is coming’’ quite so cheerfully as the appearance of berries in the garden and even wild ones in the countryside, writes Nadia Lim.