Olivia's Blog: April 2016

Saturday 30 April 2016

Arnott's changed their Shapes flavor so we taste tested them

Biscuit maker Arnott's has been heavily criticised by fans for changing the flavour of its Shapes crackers.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/79468820/Arnotts-changed-their-Shapes-flavor-so-we-taste-tested-them

Lamb with 40 garlic cloves

France's famous 'chicken with 40 garlic cloves' is even better done with lamb.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/79485705/Lamb-with-40-garlic-cloves

Griffins new Squiggles mashups are short changing customers

Sweet-toothed biscuit fans face with an unsavoury truth about the latest chocolate mashup to hit the shelves - they're paying the same for less.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/79410477/Griffins-new-Squiggles-mashups-are-short-changing-customers

Recipe: Nadia Lim's creamy chicken, bacon and lentil soup with ciabatta

Serve this robust soup with crispy ciabatta â€“ a meal full of goodness.

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Recipe: Sam Mannering's little lemongrass cakes

I'm a big fan of what is officially known as cymbopogon. You probably know it as lemongrass, also variously described as barbed wire grass, silky heads, fever grass and citronella grass. I'm a little relieved that we know it as lemongrass, since telling people to "take 200g of barbed wire grass" doesn't have quite the same appeal about it.

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Friday 29 April 2016

Celebrity chefs, foodie delights draw Mystery Creek crowd

Surrounded by a seemingly endless array of gastronomic delights, Ashley Stewart's food show mission was simple.

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Thursday 28 April 2016

Wine industry heads deny demand for Marlborough sauvignon blanc declining

Demand for New Zealand's flagship wine is starting to dwindle in overseas markets as winemakers continue to rely on one variety from one region, a wine analyst says.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/79300829/Wine-industry-heads-deny-demand-for-Marlborough-sauvignon-blanc-declining

Box of 'original' flavoured Arnott's Shapes selling on eBay for $60

Original flavoured Shapes are being sold on eBay for up to $60 a box (including postage) after the decision by Arnott's to change its classic Shapes range flavours.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/79440682/Box-of-original-flavoured-Arnotts-Shapes-selling-on-eBay-for-60

Recipe: Roast winter vegetable pasta with herb & lemon dressing & sourdough crumb

This medley of great flavours, colours and textures can be enjoyed as either a vegetarian main course or a side dish to a meat main course.

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Turn your feijoas into wine: here's how

It is April and so: feijoa, feijoa, feijoa. Feijoas are my single-minded obsession every year as autumn rolls around.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/79148124/Turn-your-feijoas-into-wine-heres-how

New raw food catering company avoids refined sugar

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Nelson craft distillers release new whiskey

Nelson is well known for its craft beer and good wine - less acknowledged is the small number of craft distilleries that are dotted around the region.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/79418107/Nelson-craft-distillers-release-new-whiskey

Wednesday 27 April 2016

First Table hungry for slice of the early-bird dining market

They say the early bird gets the worm, but perhaps that should be the best table.

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Organisers of the first Marlborough Harvest Toy Run hope it will be an annual event

A parade of harvest machinery will make its way through Blenheim town this weekend in an effort to collect toys for underprivileged children.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/79362148/Organisers-of-the-first-Marlborough-Harvest-Toy-Run-hope-it-will-be-an-annual-event

Lycra, cyclists and cafes: acceptable or controversial?

OPINION: So, wearing cycling kit while sitting down to eat in a public venue â€“ acceptable or controversial?

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/79399912/Lycra-cyclists-and-cafes-acceptable-or-controversial

Recipe: Salmon salad with green tahini dressing

You have to love a recipe when you look down the list of ingredients and everything is good for you. Full of green vegetables, good fats and omega-3s, the fact that this salad is also filling and delicious is a bonus.

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Wairarapa winery completes harvest with high hopes

The Matahiwi harvest in Wairarapa is coming to a close and the atmosphere is heavy with the scent of fermenting grapes.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/cropping/79345897/Wairarapa-winery-completes-harvest-with-high-hopes

McDonald's rolls out preservative-free Chicken McNuggets

McDonald's wants to take some of the mystery ingredients out of Chicken McNuggets.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/79388572/McDonalds-rolls-out-preservative-free-Chicken-McNuggets

National wine research institute based in Marlborough named government funding finalist

Marlborough is the largest wine growing region in the country and now it is on the verge of becoming the undisputed centre of wine research.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/79377803/National-wine-research-institute-based-in-Marlborough-named-government-funding-finalist

Tuesday 26 April 2016

Airlines offer enticing in-flight menus in battle for customers

Ever since Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin served his guests turtle bouillon, lamb chops and champagne on the world's first international passenger flight in 1912, on-board catering has been key to winning the hearts and stomachs of top-paying passengers.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/themes/79367894/Airlines-offer-enticing-in-flight-menus-in-battle-for-customers

Bluff Oyster Festival tickets selling out

Oyster lovers better get in quick, as tickets for the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival are selling faster than ever before.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/79368319/Bluff-Oyster-Festival-tickets-selling-out

Recipe: Pear and prune chutney

It's quick to make, but leave it a week before you sample this yummy autumn chutney to give the flavours a chance to meld and mature.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/79365397/Recipe-Pear-and-prune-chutney

Eight wines are competing to be named Canterbury's best

Canterbury will find out its best overall wine on May 18 when the region's champion of champion wine is announced at a special degustation dinner at Mrs Hucks in Addington.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/79333613/Eight-wines-are-competing-to-be-named-Canterburys-best

Recipe: Slow-cooked lamb with tahini yoghurt

This marinated, slow-cooked lamb shoulder satisfies the hordes and beautifies the table. This is a really tasty way to cook lamb shoulder so that it falls off the bone. I like to serve it with cous cous or rice. A good dollop of harissa for extra spice doesn't go astray, either.

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Humble NASA bacon and egg pie has lift off at Wanaka Warbirds and Wheels Cafe

Warbirds and Wheels Cafe chef Megan Sorensen's bacon and egg pie has captured everyone's attention during NASA's wait for perfect calm at Wanaka Airport.

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Cuisine's top pinot noir

We call it the "annual pinot safari", our three-day quest to find some of the best pinot noir recently produced in New Zealand. This year, as is customary, prior to setting out each expedition member shared their views on the qualities they were seeking. For panel chair John Belsham, ageability was a priority: "We have to identify wines that will age. Great wines all have a swagger, even when they're young." Cameron Douglas was looking for what he described as 'pinot noirness' â€“ "it's not a flavour, but a heartbeat, a soul, poise and tension". For John Saker, structure was all-important: "Wonderful fruit needs some serious scaffolding. Tannin management is the big challenge." From a field of 172 wines, some fine examples emerged, with 11 receiving the maximum five stars.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/cuisine/79354271/Cuisines-top-pinot-noir

16,000 on waiting list for London's first nude restaurant

If there's one person qualified to tout the benefits of dining in the nude, it's Seb Lyall.

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Recipe: Dark chocolate, peanut butter and caramel cloud cake cups

Stand back. I am not one of those diehard fans of peanut butter and chocolate. You see, a good dessert cannot be faked - it demands an innate understanding of why sweet is good. In my mind, the mouth-cloying power of peanut butter so often means the subtleties and nuances in flavour of a good dark chocolate are lost.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/79348722/Recipe-Dark-chocolate-peanut-butter-and-caramel-cloud-cake-cups

Cafe Chat: Office lunches delivered daily around Christchurch

A new lunch delivery service has launched in Christchurch thanks to one woman's own eating habits. Charlotte Bell was working in a central city office when she realised the serious lack of affordable, healthy lunch options for people like herself. As a keen cook and passionate foodie, Charlotte's choices were usually homemade. So, two weeks ago, she launched her delivery service, Bell and Co. Food. Her lunches are not aimed at "health nuts", as such, but more at the average person who wants to eat real food for lunch, guilt-free.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/79039515/Cafe-Chat-Office-lunches-delivered-daily-around-Christchurch

Lovers of Arnott's Shapes lash out at recipe change

After Arnott's announced a change to its classic Shapes range flavours, the news has not gone down well with die-hard fans of the old flavours.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/79336967/Lovers-of-Arnotts-Shapes-lash-out-at-recipe-change

Monday 25 April 2016

Cheese auction helps Kaikoura boy Eli Montgomery get back to Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential

A Kaikoura man has paid more than $1000 for a block of cheese he helped make.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/parenting/baby/development/79309146/Cheese-auction-helps-Kaikoura-boy-Eli-Montgomery-get-back-to-Institutes-for-the-Achievement-of-Human-Potential

Why edible rainbows have taken over the internet

Dorothy could. But social media cannot get over the rainbow, at least when it comes to food: We're seeing more and more of the colour spectrum in our cakes, cookies and even coffee.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/food-news/79316099/Why-edible-rainbows-have-taken-over-the-internet

Wine pays homage to Marlborough wine industry pioneer John Marris

The son of one of the pioneers of the Marlborough wine industry has honoured his father by making a wine inspired by his legacy.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/79297834/Wine-pays-homage-to-Marlborough-wine-industry-pioneer-John-Marris

Marlborough's MIA restaurant gets green light for al fresco dining

A Blenheim restaurant has struck a deal with neighbouring businesses that will see town centre parking spaces make way for al fresco dining.

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Recipe: Spaghetti with zucchini and spinach

Our parents told us to eat more greens. Our teachers told us, too. Nutritionists have been saying it for years. Heck, even Popeye got in on the act. And the message is finally sinking in: eat more vegetables, eat them often, eat them enthusiastically. The buttery spinach puree gives this pasta dish a delicious richness as well as its vibrant colour. Keep this entrée-sized as the perfect start to your green meal.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/recipes/79297610/Recipe-Spaghetti-with-zucchini-and-spinach

Sunday 24 April 2016

Forget wood-fired pizza, one restaurant sets the whole thing alight

Making pizza? Just so you know: wood-fired ovens are out, and balls of fire are in.

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Recipe: Nadia Lim's coconut-crusted chicken with red curry kumara and asian greens

COCONUT-CRUSTED CHICKEN WITH RED CURRY KUMARA AND ASIAN GREENS

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Saturday 23 April 2016

Perfect Heineken pour: Hamilton bartender second in the world

If you want a well-poured pint, Jared Gemmell is your man.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/79217698/Perfect-Heineken-pour-Hamilton-bartender-second-in-the-world

Craft breweries and their eclectic properties

It's not a combination that readily comes to mind, commercial property and craft brewing. But perhaps it should be.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/79201058/Craft-breweries-and-their-eclectic-properties

Friday 22 April 2016

Restaurant review: Tried and true Italian classics

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Thursday 21 April 2016

Cheers! Dunedin gets an urban winery

Ideas, just like fine wine, can take time.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/79240321/Cheers-Dunedin-gets-an-urban-winery

Hillary Clinton chows down on special ice-cream doesn't care who knows about it

On the campaign trail for the Democratic primaries, Hillary Clinton is having her ice-cream and eating it, too.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/79235974/Hillary-Clinton-chows-down-on-special-ice-cream-doesn-t-care-who-knows-about-it

Recipe: Superior pork belly soup

If you think of soup as just a warm-up to the main event, think again. A warm, hearty soup doesn't need to be full of cream or starchy vegetables. Many Asian soups are rich and filling and contain neither. It all starts with good stock, which couldn't be easier to make. This is one of my favourite soups. It's simple to make and the Chinese cabbage gives it a lovely depth. Make a double batch and keep the leftovers for breakfast, lunch or another dinner.

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Smart table can cook food chill drinks and charge your phone

Finally, you can play Angry Birds all through dinner without worrying about your phone dying or the champagne warming to room temperature.

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Recipe: Braised chicken with lemon oregano and olives

This lovely braised chicken dish gets its zest from slowly simmered lemon. It also works well with sauteed fish such as whiting or snapper fillets, browned during cooking to give them a nice crust. Just make it as described with the chicken stock, then pour over fish.

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Fitness class to lift heart rates for Nelson Marlborough rescue helicopter

Blenheim fitness centre members are riding to the rescue for the region's helicopter ambulance service.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/79081684/Fitness-class-to-lift-heart-rates-for-Nelson-Marlborough-rescue-helicopter

Marlborough School of Wine presented to Chinese delegation

A Chinese delegation has been impressed by initiatives to get Marlborough students into the wine industry, a council spokesman says.

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Wednesday 20 April 2016

Wine harvest predicted to surpass 2015 vintage

New Zealand's strong export market should be able to let wine producers cope with the 2016 vintage, which is shaping up to be larger than last year's.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/79200760/Wine-harvest-predicted-to-surpass-2015-vintage

Review: Happy hour at Coco's Cantina Auckland

A taste ofâ€¦ Coco's Cantina, 376 Karangahape Road, Auckland. Open Tues - Sat, 5pm til late.

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Marlborough Mayor Alistair Sowman signs agreement with Ningxia delegation leader Wang Ru'gui

Ties between Marlborough and a Chinese winegrowing region have been strengthened through a memorandum of understanding.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/agribusiness/79184833/Marlborough-Mayor-Alistair-Sowman-signs-agreement-with-Ningxia-delegation-leader-Wang-Ru-gui

London's first naked restaurant is a hit - but Kiwis are unlikely to follow suit

A soon-to-open naked restaurant in London has attracted a waiting list of about 7500 people - but New Zealanders are unlikely to be stripping off and doing the same any time soon.

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Chelsea Winter's Pink Ribbon recipe: White chocolate and cranberry slice

The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation's Pink Ribbon breakfasts are happening in May. It is a great time to get your friends together and support this cause. Ambassador for the Pink Ribbon Breakfasts, Chelsea Winter has a delicious recipe for you to add to your menu.

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A New Zealand guide to vegan makes cruelty-free food more accessible

Oreos. Coco Pops. Milk Straws. Bacon Bits.

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Queenstown blogger's fermented food fetish

It all started with a passion for whole and fermented foods, but Arthurs's Point food blogger Shirley Brickell's healthy cooking classes are now attracting everyone from 6-year-olds to 5-star chefs.

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Recipe: Fish curry with tumeric ginger and curry leaves

Rockling or blue-eye trevella fillets work well in this spicy dish. There are some less common ingredients in this, but they make a huge difference to the end result. Fresh turmeric has an incomparable, earthy, almost indescribable flavour, and it adds stunning depth and colour to a curry â€“ just be careful, as it will stain your hands, clothes and even porous benchtops. Fresh curry leaves are another of my favourite ingredients. They are highly aromatic with a spicy, smoky fragrance that is genuinely unique.

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Movie Review: Noma: My Perfect Storm

Noma: My Perfect Storm (M, 100 mins) Directed by Pierre Deschamps â˜…â˜…½

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All-you-can-eat McDonald's fries not the right fit for New Zealand

McDonald's has announced its first United States restaurant with bottomless fries, something that has surely been the subject of many fast food dreams.

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Tuesday 19 April 2016

The 10 best kid-friendly recipes to get you through the school holidays

The school holidays have finally arrived and while the kids are jumping for joy, you might be running scared about how to entertain them.

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Marlborough Express has its own wine to celebrate 150 years

The Marlborough Express has reported on the wine industry from the start, so it seems fitting that for its 150th anniversary the paper gets a wine of its own.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/79119084/Marlborough-Express-has-its-own-wine-to-celebrate-150-years

Hospitality insiders reveal the secrets behind what makes a good diner

Don't stack your plates, complain in person and never let your kids run wild in a restaurant.

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Artist Dick Frizzell on creativity food and his new cookbook

Dick Frizzell's favourite story from his new cookbook comes from Stan Walker. The musician and actor's contribution is a recipe for a tuna pastry pie with an ulterior motive.

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What's it like cooking from Gwyneth Paltrow's new book? Not so easy after all

Oh, Gwyneth you jokester.

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Review: Meshino Christchurch

A taste of … Meshino Cafe, 75 Rutland St.

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Alexandra Tylee: Pipi restaurateur shares recipes from her rural farmhouse

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Review: Five Boroughs Wellington

A taste of â€¦ Five Boroughs, 4 Roxburgh St, Mt Victoria

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Awards give lesser known beers a chance to shine

Over the years I've been writing this column, I've faced one major problem: the interesting, flavoursome, and diverse range of beers that I most enjoy drinking and writing about are often available only in specialist shops and bars in the larger cities.

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Israeli brewery recreates 'biblical beer'

A Jerusalem brewery has produced a craft beer with a taste it says dates back to the time of Jesus.

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Drylands cellar door makes way for multi-million dollar Marlborough winery expansion

Marlborough has lost another winery establishment with the closure of one of the longest running cellar doors in the region.

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Monday 18 April 2016

Spraying mistake costs Marlborough grapegrowers more than $1.5 million

A contractor has sprayed seven Marlborough vineyards with the wrong chemical, costing the grapegrowers more than $1.5 million in lost revenue, a viticulturist says.

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Recipe: Green shakshuka with hummus

Starting the day with a big breakfast doesn't have to mean oily sausages and bacon. When you have the time to sit down for a leisurely morning meal why not make it an occasion? This incredible hulk of a breakfast will get your day off to a smashing start. Packed with vegetables and full of flavour, just plonk it on the table and dig in.

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Gluten-free wholegrain salads for autumn: Teff and millet recipes

Consuming wholegrains doesn't need to be limited to heavy loaves of bread and starchy porridges. Traditional, unrefined wholegrains are a great addition to a leafy green salad: they can be sprinkled on top as garnish, used as a base for roast vegetables, or toasted into a crunchy crouton.

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You are what you eat - Sanitarium Weet-bix Go Breakfast Biscuits

I first tasted these Weet-bix Go breakfast biscuits at the Weet-bix tryathlon a few weeks ago. I thought they tasted pretty good, so was keen to check out the packaging and see how they compare nutritionally to Weet-bix, a regular for breakfast in our family.

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Organics niche market the perfect fit for Fonterra in Kaikoura says Green MP

Fonterra should have tried developing an organic milk operation in Kaikoura, rather than closing the town's cheese factory, says Green MP Steffan Browning.

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Marlborough wine grower co-operative quietly confident for grape harvest

Bringing in the grapes is a nervous time for a co-operative's growers, but there is nothing but smiles on their faces during a "dream" harvest, writes Mike Watson.

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Richmond's Cafe on Oxford gives taste of something different

When you first walk in to Café on Oxford, on Oxford Street behind TDC's offices in Richmond, you will think it is a nice, bright café serving the usual café fare. But regulars know better.

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Recipe: Sri Lankan chicken curry

This delicious curry is a festival of flavour and once you gather the ingredients together it's really simple. Prawns or white-fleshed fish are good substitutes for the chicken. You can also add steamed potatoes or yams at the end and fold them through.

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Innovation Key Ingredient for Wine

From planting wild flowers among the vines to encourage bees and cut mowing costs, to barcoding vineyard blocks at harvest time, innovation is at the heart of Pernod Ricard Winemakers New Zealand.

The post Innovation Key Ingredient for Wine appeared first on Wine Technology News.

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Organic cocktails can maximise your 'alco-health'

Remember when you could skate through a hangover with a bit of willpower, a power nap and some deep-fried sustenance?

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Sunday 17 April 2016

Growing wine industry not enough for labour inspectors in Marlborough

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has no plans to base labour inspectors in Marlborough, despite the projected growth of the wine industry.

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McDonald's is building an epic restaurant with all-you-can-eat fries

McDonald's is opening a restaurant in America that's unlike any other McDonald's in the world.

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Recipe: Dutch baby pancake with bananas and berries

Ever out for breakfast and can't work out whether you want to be good and get the fruit salad, or cut loose with the pancakes? Well, the answer is stay home and have the best of both worlds. One big pancake and loads of fruit to share, and it's ready in minutes.

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Cafe Chat: Wairarapa cider quenching capital's thirst

Wairarapa juicer releases cider

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The easy way to peel and devein prawns

If you love prawns, then you need to know how to peel and devein them quickly and easily.

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Where to eat in Bangkok

2007 New York Rising Star Chef Tim Butler worked at Provinence in Los Angeles and Restaurant Daniel in NYC before becoming executive chef of Bangkok's Eat Me in 2010. It was recently named number 23 on the 2016 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list. See eatmerestaurant.com; theworlds50best.com.

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Quiz: Take a bite out of our meaty challenge

QUIZ MORE:
* Chocolate in all its delicious glory
* Sleeping, snoozing and napping
* Culinary guru or kitchen beginner?
* Caffeine addict or coffee novice?
* Valentine's Day, are you a lover or other?
* Test your sunblock knowledge

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Friday 15 April 2016

A Hong Kong dim sum restaurant is trying to attract young customers with food you're supposed to play with

Yum Cha is a dim sum restaurant in Hong Kong that makes traditional custard buns with a visceral twist.

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Researchers find 'alarming' new side effect from eating fast food

â€‹Critics of the fast food industry have long warned about the perils of our addiction to processed food.

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Mars Food warns against eating too much of its own Dolmio sauce

Mars Food plans to tell customers to eat some of its Dolmio pasta sauces and macaroni cheese only once a week to maintain a balanced diet because of the products' high levels of salt, sugar or fat.

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Restaurant review: Dining under the stars on Riccarton Road

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Restaurant review: Orpheus Cocktail Bar & Restaurant

What do you do once you've developed an app which clusters 5000 cocktails into "families"? If you're the inventor Jeremy Morris-Jarrett, you leave a cushy career as an economic advisor and open a bar to champion your baby.

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Cut down, UK food maker to tell consumers

The maker of some popular pasta sauces plans to tell customers some of its products should be eaten only once a week.

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Thursday 14 April 2016

Yes we can: How to make 100 dishes from 10 tins in your pantry

Everybody wants to eat fresh these days, and that's a good thing, but canned food doesn't have to be the bad guy. Cans can be a lifesaver when you haven't made it to the shops and still need to whip up something fast. Here's how to turn 10 canned pantry staples into 100 delicious dishes.

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Cuisine NZ Good Food Awards return for 2016

The Cuisine Good Food Awards are back for 2016, with a new date, new categories, a new Cuisine editor and the same commitment to recognising excellence in New Zealand's world-class restaurant scene.

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Win encourages Lakeman's export goals

Not many can say they have won gold, silver and bronze all at the same time.

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Got a bumper crop of figs? Here are five fabulous recipes

Savour the season's plump, soft figs in these effortless recipes.

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Recipe: Hearty vegetarian moussaka makes the most of eggplant

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Employers serving alcohol at work might be asking for trouble

Employers might have to call last orders on workplace drinks to protect themselves from stricter health and safety laws.

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No liquor sales as Countdown faces appeal of alcohol licence in Marlborough

Marlborough's newest supermarket is not yet allowed to sell booze because its alcohol licence might be appealed.

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The humble pie tops a list of Kiwis' favourite comfort food

Forget wine, chocolate or ice cream - whenever Kiwis need a little cheering up, they reach for heartier fare.

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Wednesday 13 April 2016

Recipe: Quince & rose jelly

Makes 6-8 small jars

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Four stylist secrets to making food photogenic

A little trickery can go a long way when it comes to food styling, especially when big-name brands need their advertised products or services shown at their very best to attract customers.

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Recipe: Baked pork & fennel meatballs

Serves 4-6

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Opinion: Cauliflower is cool right now, but it's more trouble than it's worth

OPINION: Of all the foods to become fashionable, cauliflower seems an unlikely contender.

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Tuesday 12 April 2016

Six of the best cauliflower recipes

If your budget allows it this week given the absurd price of produce, the (not so humble) cauliflower can be a creative addition to many-a-dish.

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Recipe: BBQ spiced chicken with cauliflower and fennel cream

Roast chicken never gets old. Like never, ever, ever gets old. There are countless variations, flavourings and culinary persuasions to suit almost any cooking requirement. And that's what I love the most: it can be dressed up and dressed down, there are infinite possibilities, and persuasions to this humble concept.

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Recipe: Pear, celeriac and walnut salad

This simple and crunchy salad, utilising autumn / winter produce, makes a great side for savoury tarts and pies. It is important to find ripe but firm pears for this salad: Josephines or Packhams work well.

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The Naked Banger - stripped-to-the-basics snarlers become a hot seller

If you want to get your share of a huge food show crowd at your stall, fronting up as The Naked Banger lady really helps.

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Cafe Chat: Wild west dining in Mount Victoria

Wild west dining in Mount Victoria

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Review: Laundry, 240 Cuba St, Wellington

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Monday 11 April 2016

Queues for free scoops from Ben & Jerry's

How much free ice cream could you do?

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Women find blended spoons in their McDonald's frappes

If made as advertised, a McDonald's choc whirl frappe should be a 'decadent, freshly blended choc explosion topped with irresistible whipped cream and indulgent choc drizzle'.

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Recipe: Mustard & maple-glazed roast vegetables

Prepare a selection of vegetables suitable for roasting. Combine several tablespoons each of olive oil, maple syrup and wholegrain mustard. Toss two-thirds of the mixture through the vegetables and place in a hot oven to cook. While the vegetables are roasting, boil some brussels sprouts until just tender then drain and toss with the remaining mustard glaze. Add to the roasting vegetables in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Serve scattered with crispy bacon.

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Recipe: Roast root vegetables and pumpkin with creamy minted peas

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Recipe: Roast vegetable and haloumi salad with coriander and chilli dressing

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Recipe: Parsnip and macadamia loaf

This is a little like carrot cake, in that you hardly notice you're eating a vegetable while enjoying a moist treat. It's particularly nice with a dollop of coconut yoghurt â€“ the Raglan brand is excellent.

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Hamilton business Two birds Eatery benefiting raw food movement

A Waikato health food business is benefiting from consumers' changing food philosophy and the rise of the raw food movement.

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Recipe: Adam Liaw's turmeric fish skewers and garlic greens

One thing we always have to bear in mind about eating well is that it's not just about weight. When you think about eating well, it should be about enjoying a full and active life, not clothing sizes.

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Cassia restaurant scoops top awards in Metro's restaurant of the year

Move over Depot, there is a new restaurant in town which has scooped the supreme award in the Metro Peugeot Auckland Restaurant of the Year awards.

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The history of Hell Pizza

Twenty years ago Callum Davies would take every pizza order himself, roll out the dough, cook it and box it ready for pick up or delivery, all from a small store in Wainuiomata.

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Quiz: Chocolate in all its delicious glory

Has your sweet tooth taught you anything? Let's see.

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Five top gin cocktails

As gin continues its mass colonisation of our liquor cabinets, we are becoming increasingly fussy over what goes into our gin-based cocktails, how they are made and our preferred botanicals.

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Sunday 10 April 2016

Healthy one pot vegetarian wonders

As the seasons change our bodies crave warming meals to energise and nourish. Today I'm serving up my top five plant based one pot wonders to supercharge your health and put a skip in your step.

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Rainfall fills Marlborough aquifer for next summer

Renwick households have enough water until next summer but supply may still be limited until new pumps are installed in early 2019.

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New Zealand chocolate prices spike as cost of quality ingredients increases

The cost of chocolate is at record high, but don't panic â€“ it's apparently a sign of refined tastes rather than a shortage.

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Steps towards greener cooking and eating

We all know there's a lot we could and should be doing to be more sustainable eaters, but it's hard to know what really makes a difference and it can be overwhelming to sift through the flood of information. Let's not be hamstrung.

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Industrial Water Cooled Chiller New Zealand

from HVAC Supplies New Zealand http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INiyK11PrWI

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Water Chiller For Industrial Use New Zealand

from HVAC Supplies New Zealand http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imJkZZVGN6Q

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Portable Industrial Water Chiller New Zealand

from HVAC Supplies New Zealand http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFjbQ8WD3n4

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Used Industrial Water Chiller For Sale New Zealand

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Industrial Inline Water Chiller New Zealand

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Industrial Water Chiller Filter New Zealand

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How Does An Industrial Water Chiller Work New Zealand

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Industrial Water Chiller Efficiency New Zealand

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Industrial Water Chiller Sizing New Zealand

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Industrial Air Cooled Water Chiller New Zealand

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Boutique beers win big at annual New Zealand beer and cider awards

Boutique breweries have taken out top awards at the annual Beer and Cider awards.

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Tuatara tops the New World beer and cider awards

Beer snobs might turn their noses up at it, but Steinlager Pure will proudly wear a Best in Class medal in New World stores from Monday.

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At home wine blenders wanted

Calling all wine aficionados, Selaks need your finely tuned taste buds to help inspire the creation of a new wine to match New Zealand's ultimate roast. No experience necessary, you just need to appreciate wine and want to turn your hand to some at home wine blending!

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Saturday 9 April 2016

Ritual co-owners take over former French Essence cafe in Blenheim

The owners of popular Blenheim cafe Ritual are opening a new cafe called Haven in Redwoodtown.

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Hangi pies prove a hit at food show

Like most Kiwis Andrea McIvor is partial to the odd pie.

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Recipe: Sam Mannering's kedgeree

The expansion of the British Empire in India brought about a craze for Anglo-Indian food that began in the early 19th century and hasn't really stopped.

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Recipe: Nadia Lim's salted caramel poached pears with yoghurt and almonds

I have a number of poached pear recipes. They're one of my favourite desserts, not only for their taste, but also for their ease and simplicity. Other people always seem to delight in them too.

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Friday 8 April 2016

Choc Bar Mallow Puffs and Goody Goody Gum Drops Squiggles hit shelves on Monday

Biscuit lovers are giving an enthusiastic thumbs up to the latest Kiwi cookies to hit supermarket shelves.

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Booze on film: Photographer captures what people look like after three glasses of wine

Lightheaded. Warm in the cheeks. Giggly. A wee bit clumsy.

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Restaurant review: Small but perfectly formed dishes

I'm rather lucky to be able to look down on pretty New Regent Street from the 6th floor of an office building over the road. For years I've stared down on it watching as it changes and blossoms. Not much blossoming is going on at the moment though.

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Offal makes crackling comeback in Wellington restaurant

Brain ice cream with a side of crispy bacon is a meal likely to be on offer at a Thorndon restaurant's next monthly Offal Club.

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Thursday 7 April 2016

Fromm Winery, making wine with a 'sense of place'

Harvest is the busiest time of year for Marlborough winemakers, but what really goes on behind those cellar doors? Wine reporter Oliver Lewis finds out.

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The best ways to use your bumper feijoa crop

It's that time of year again, when the neighbours start leaving shopping bags of feijoas on your doorstep and you find yourself planting your own tree, even though you don't really need one.

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Review: Rhubarb Cafe, Arapuni

The Waikato is lucky to have quite a few good rural eateries tucked away in the folds of its green and beautiful heartland. Rhubarb Café in the village of Arapuni, west of Putaruru, is one such place. It's located in a quaint refurbished butcher shop, and it has the Arapuni hydroelectric power station and dam almost on its doorstep, as well as the excellent Waikato River Trails that draw many visitors to the area.

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Recipe: Coconut chocolate marble cake with chocolate bourbon glaze

There are days when you skip the almond milk latte and dive straight into the cheesecake, possibly even for breakfast (OK, that might just be me).

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Review: No Grainer, 773 New North Road, Mt Albert

A taste of â€¦ No Grainer cafe, 773 New North Road, Mt Albert - open 10am - 3pm weekdays and Saturdays 9am - 1pm.

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10 gut-soothing herbs and spices

Herbs and spices have the ability to transform beautiful ingredients into delicious and therapeutic dishes.

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Lewis Road Creamery's chocolate milk has been put forward to represent New Zealand in a global competition for innovative food products.

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Recipe: Carrot, quinoa and haloumi salad

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Recipe: Braised chicken with ras-el-hanout and dates

This is a relatively quick and easy one-pot dish that will have people thinking that you've gone to quite a lot of trouble. Just add some cous cous (the instant versions are so easy) to soak up all the delicious juices, and a salad, and you've got yourself a stunning midweek meal. This would also make a great component for a more elaborate or leisurely feast, especially one with a Middle Eastern accent.

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Recipe: Turkish delight, sour cherry and pistachio cookies

These are 'take a moment' in biscuit form. They possess a perfectly balanced chew-to-crispness ratio, with just the right sweet, tart, salty and floral components in an ever appropriate size-of-your-head serving.

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Dinner & a DeLorean? Miami Supercar Rooms mixes exotic cars, gourmet fare

Electronic dance music spilled out into the streets of Miami's Wynwood district. Hipsters sipped cocktails and lemon-flavoured water as they lounged on red chairs.

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Kiwis take to organics as the sector goes mainstream

New Zealanders are eating and growing more organic produce than ever before, with a rise of 127 per cent sold through supermarkets since 2012.

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Has the war on coffee prices hit Hamilton?

A perfect sweetner for your coffee has hit the streets of Hamilton: a price war.

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Tuesday 5 April 2016

Sushi burgers are the latest food craze

They combine the best of two worlds: burgers and sushi.

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Craft Beer Depot aims to be 'discovery centre' for Nelson breweries

New taste-testing craft beer establishment, Craft Beer Depot, will showcase local liquid gold to expand the Nelson region's knowledge of craft beer.

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Futurologist Ian Pearson recently predicted that by 2050 it will be possible to implant devices into our pets and other animals to give them the ability to speak to us.

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Why autumn is the time to start taking your barbecue seriously

We pull the sun bleached cover off the barbecue when the first hot days arrive in November and the evenings start to lengthen. Barbecues are summer: cold beer, sizzling sausages, chops and steaks.

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Monday 4 April 2016

Innocent picture of Easter cake is removed because Instagram thinks it's a breast

It's removed plenty of photos in the past that fell foul of its community standards - but Instagram might have made a bit of a tit of themselves with this one.

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In Season: Seeing summer out with ratatouille

What's growing in your garden or flooding the markets? In Season follows Witt's many chefs and journalist Virginia Winder in their quest to source the freshest fruit and vegetables, and serve them up with simple sense and inspiration.

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Kiwi kayaker Mike Dawson cooks up clever Olympics funding camapign

Kiwi white-water kayaker Mike Dawson is funding his Olympic dream with a cookbook garnished from his global travels.

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Recipe: Cauliflower gratin with pickled celery

A whole cauliflower makes a perfect vegetarian roast. You can just pop it straight in the oven but I find that parboiling it first gives a more tender and better-tasting result.

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A cup of joe in the capital ain't cheap â€“ but one cafe is shaking up coffee price culture by offering flat whites for small change.

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If your idea of Scandinavian food is a bit of cured salmon and what a gold coin might buy you on your way out of Ikea, dig a little deeper and you're in for a treat.

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Nelson's highly-rated Rata Room puts budding chefs on road to success

The Rata Room has to be Nelson's best kept dining secret, located in Nile St opposite Central School it is the training restaurant for the chef and hospitality course at NMIT.

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Recipe: Ruth Pretty's pork ribs, with potatoes and red pepper paste

January to May is my favoured time of the year for vegetables and fruit, but there again I also love winter produce. Root vegetables, broccoli, cauli, leeks, silver beet.

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Review: Oaken, 130 Quay Street, Britomart

A taste of â€¦ Oaken, 130 Quay Street, Britomart. Open Monday - Saturday from 7am till late.

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Over the Moon Deli offers great cheese and more

It's mid-morning at Over the Moon Deli on Cambridge's main street, and a goodly number of people are perusing the shelves, stocking up on cheese, bread, cured meats and crackers. One customer tucks into an ice cream, another gets a rundown from a staffer on the merits of chorizo sausage.

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The supermarket basics that can boost your health

It's easy to feel confused by the labelling on foods these days. And especially with products in organic grocery stores. They bring up more questions than they answer. Are they really worth the money? Are they actually a wonder ingredient? Will this overhyped product solve all my problems, make me super healthy and save me from Friday night's alcohol binge?

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Recipe: Nadia Lim’s lemon and sweet chilli grilled salmon

LEMON AND SWEET CHILLI GRILLED SALMON WITH PEA AND BROCCOLI RICE
Pea and broccoli rice:
3 cups steamed brown rice
1 head broccoli
4â€“5 handfuls baby spinach leaves
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
1 teaspoon sesame oil

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Friday 1 April 2016

Life's a cabaret in Petone's newest cafe, The Seashore Cabaret

Petone's newest cafe sits atop the Petone Rowing Club overlooking the foreshore.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/78387603/Lifes-a-cabaret-in-Petones-newest-cafe-The-Seashore-Cabaret

Do you have a sugar hangover?

I was doing so well all month with eating and exercise that I actually started feeling different. You know that feeling when you feel healthier and stronger and you kind of want to do high karate kicks as you're walking down the street? I had that.

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