There is something very satisfying in baking with yeast and at this time of year hot cross buns are top of the list. The fruity, spicy, yeasty smell of dough rising and buns baking is well worth the time it … Read more
Having a well stocked fridge and pantry along with some fresh garden produce, means that summer meals can be put together with ease. Even if unexpected guests turn up, with a few key ingredients on hand there is always a … Read more
Christmas and pavlova are an essential combination. On a hot Christmas Day one could be forgiven for forgetting to steam the fruit pudding but you just cannot ignore the luxurious pavlova, with its sweet crunchy meringue crust, marshmallow like centre, topped … Read more
There are many good reasons for getting nuts into your diet aside from the fact that 1 billion squirrels can’t be wrong! Nuts are not only good for you but they taste great and add all important texture to food. … Read more
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The argument for having a diet rich in pulses, being dried peas, beans, soy beans and lentils (legumes) is compelling. Aside from being cheap and filling they are also extremely good for you and there are loads of delicious recipes using … Read more
New out in the book stores is Pie: 80+ Pies and Pastry Delights is the definitive pie cookbook, by Dean Brettschneider. If you ever wanted to know how to make a truly melt-in-your-mouth pie then this is the … Read more
There are those of us in this world who like a little daily dose of chocolate just to maintain a level of equilibrium. If, like me, you are one of those then there are probably very few days in your … Read more
Natalie Oldfield attributes her Gran – Dulcie May, for instilling in her a love of food and that food prepared with love was at the heart of every home every day. This love of food led her to open her … Read more
Autumn is the perfect time to dig out your pesto recipe and get making pesto. Whether it is traditional basil pesto, red capsicum pesto, rocket or coriander pesto, it is time to get grinding.
Our Christmas Cake feature is brought to you by Tasti – Proudly New Zealand owned and picking out the best quality ingredients for kiwi bakers since 1932. Written and researched by Sally Cameron. A Christmas cake is one of those … Read more
Sally Cameron October 2011 If you stick to the rules a salad is an assembly of cold or raw ingredients, often served, on the side, to cleanse the palate between meals or to aid digestion of the meal components being … Read more
Sally Cameron A sculptured perfect tower of golden textured cake, dripping with strawberry conserve and oozing cream through the centre of two soft layers sandwiched together. A fleck or two of icing sugar and the cake is inviting prey for … Read more
