Monday, 2 May 2016

Annoyed by too much ice in your drink? Just say no

If you don't want ice in your drink, all you have to do is ask.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/79552193/Annoyed-by-too-much-ice-in-your-drink-Just-say-no

Hislops Wholefood Cafe in Kaikoura cafe branches out into raw food

Olivia Hislop was brought up on organic whole foods, so it was something of a natural progression for her to move into creating raw food treats.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/78058387/Hislops-Wholefood-Cafe-in-Kaikoura-cafe-branches-out-into-raw-food

How to make a great latte

Craig Simon is a two-time Australian Barista Champion (2014 and 2012) and the head of Research, Development and Innovation Veneziano Coffee Roasters in Melbourne. Here are his tips for making a great latte at home. 

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/79548206/How-to-make-a-great-latte

Clinker Cafe couple start from scratch after reopening

After being closed for two years, the Clinker Cafe in St. Arnaud, near Nelson is reopening with new lease-holders.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/79538100/Clinker-Cafe-couple-start-from-scratch-after-reopening

Bacteria and fungi are your food friends

As you sip a cup of coffee, enjoy a rich chocolate treat or savour the aroma of a piece of Roquefort cheese, have you ever considered the extraordinary contribution made by the microscopic creatures that have worked so hard for your pleasure?

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/79519211/Bacteria-and-fungi-are-your-food-friends

Sunday, 1 May 2016

In Season: Feijoa's - a perfect fruit

Feijoa is the perfect fruit, says Witt chef tutor Alex Dickie.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/79514236/In-Season-Feijoas-a-perfect-fruit

Why butter is no longer the bad guy

Those who grew up in the 70s will remember campaigns portraying butter as a nutritional villain and margarine as a saint. But last month, a study in the British Medical Journal revealed that while those who avoided butter in favour of healthy vegetable oil spreads saw their cholesterol levels drop, the result didn't translate to a lower risk of heart disease or premature death.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/79500694/Why-butter-is-no-longer-the-bad-guy