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Cauliflower is King – Review
The moment Leanne Kitchen tells me that she has been roasting cauliflower since the early 80s she has my respect. At the time I am sure many of were still over cooking our cauli in a pot of boiling...
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A Taste of Morocco
As we wind away along a narrow rutted goat track road, the Atlas Mountains tower above us, their craggy yellowish clay colour matching the houses that cluster in their ridges. In contrast the narrow...
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Tips, Hints and Substitutes for Thai Cooking
We all love Thai food and on the whole it is easy to make. Having the right ingredients on hand can sometimes trip us up, it is essentially having a well stocked pantry and also knowing what we can...
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Meat & Three – Kathy Paterson
Meat & Three – Kathy Paterson Kathy Paterson needs little introduction, originally a teacher at Cordon Bleu cooking school in London and Auckland, followed by running a highly successful...
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Our Favourite Edible Gifts
While we are fast approaching the season of gift giving this is not just confined to Christmas as there are often occasions during the year when you want to take a little something when out for...
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Spicing Up Summer
With long summer days ahead of us it is time to relax, unwind and enjoy some fabulous easy recipes that also have a little zing to make them interesting. This feature is brought to you by Valcom,...
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Tasty Barbecue Ideas
With the days being hot enough to almost cook an egg on the patio, most of us are choosing to cook and eat outside in the evening cool rather than face the heat of the kitchen. With tongs in our...
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Our Favourite Unbaked Slices
Our no-bake slices are easily made and they are super popular. Think lolly cake, hedgehog slice, citrus slice and more. This Snickers Slice was passed on to me by a Swedish friend. Of course it is...
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How to use Yuzu
The Yuzu is a citrus, although quite different to citrus that we are used to here in New Zealand. Looking a bit like a large bumpy mandarin they are anything but. Originally from Japan, the yuzu is...
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Bali with Our Teens
Warning: If you are a family that likes riding elephants or zoos, apologies you won’t find that here. There is an eager air of anticipation as our boat is loaded with guests, dive gear and a...
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Warming Winter Curries
As the rain pours down and the wind howls, my nest is warm and cosy and the aroma of a chicken curry is wafting around the kitchen. While curries do originate in hot climates and are suited to the...
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20 Ways with Sauerkraut and Kimchi
While fermented foods were once the domain of alternative lifestylers, the bug is super catchy and is now finding its way into homes (and supermarkets) everywhere. From kimchi, kombucha, sour...
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How to Make the Best Chicken Sandwich
New Zealanders have long had a love affair with party style chicken sandwiches and I am almost thinking that we can call them our own. By using the term “party style” I am meaning the type of...
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Random Act of Sweetness Month
November is Random Act Of Sweetness month and there are lots of reasons for you to make/bake/create delicious parcels of sweetness and gift them. Aside from the fun and enormous feel good factor –...
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Liven up Summer with Sauerkraut and Kimchi
Summertime is a great time to catch up with friends and family, the days are warm and long and it is ideal for entertaining. Over this time I try and keep the fridge, pantry and freezer stocked with...
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Our Favourite Edible Gifts
While we are fast approaching the season of gift giving this is not just confined to Christmas as there are often occasions during the year when you want to take a little something when out for...
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Foodlovers Croatia Tour with Helen Jackson
Croatia has long been on my bucket list of tours so I am delighted to bring you this itinerary starting August 31st 2020. We will miss the peak summer crowds but still have some...
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How to Make Really Good Hummus
Making smooth, creamy restaurant quality Middle Eastern hummus is unbelievably easy with a few simple tricks. After years of making hummus, it has almost been an eureka moment when I realised I was...
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Staying at Home and Eating Well
As we prepare to spend a bit more time at home, many of us will be planning our meals and how to cater from the fridge, pantry, freezer and perhaps a few things in the garden. I have just planted...
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An Egg in the House is a Meal in the House
In this time of hunker down and stay at home as much as possible, most of us are shopping less often and spending more time in the kitchen. The old saying “When there’s in egg in the house there is a...
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