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Mahuru Goddess of Spring Weed Salads
A paving stone in an innovative playground was a springboard for me to think about spring…
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Lunchbox baking: Wanaka Gingernuts and #9 Fruit Loaf
In the 1990’s I was making three school lunches and my children loved The Teenage Mutant…
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Moofins – Nana’s Bran Muffins
It’s a hard job finding a perfect bran muffin, but my friends loved the ones I…
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My Curly Endive Favourite – Pizza de la endibia
Curly Endive is a most handsome leafy green vegetable with an expansive rosette of curly edged leaves.…
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The Scallopini Challenge
It’s an Italian. Around the world it’s known as pattypan squash, granny squash, sunburst squash or custard…
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Whangarei Heads, buffalo cheese and the promise of scallops
I can’t believe that just a few days ago I was in coastal Otago. Now at…
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Shag Point Summer Salad
Imagine, freshly caught blue cod and an even fresher salad while watching the sun set over…
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Hot potatoes, cold potatoes and Maori potatoes
“Pick em up, pick em up hot potatoes….” Mart would chant and whistle on our back…
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Just how traditional is your Christmas cake?
It’s a Christmas tradition that isn’t sensible in New Zealand. Why do we choose to make…
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Getting to know your lemons and a delicious lemon pudding
I use lemons on a daily basis, so, it’s one ingredient that I want to have…
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A warming Frittata made in the Hayden skillet
A frittata is an easy one pan comfort meal where the ingredients can usually be found…
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Now what can I do with all those courgettes…or are they zucchini?
My sister Kerry in Dunedin has a problem. She has a glut of courgettes or zucchini.…
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Miners Lettuce – one of spring’s magic greens
Miners Lettuce early growth stage Miners Lettuce in Flower I thought I should tell you more…
