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You have to work hard to dodge fried chicken on the menu of most restaurants at the moment, and although I never thought I’d say this – I’m sick of it! It’s problematic when a great dish becomes a food trend and is reproduced millions of times. In the case of fried chicken, I’ve eaten some that Colonel Sanders himself would baulk at, but even more than that, it’s not something I want in my weekly diet.
Read MoreTo those of us that love food, Dominion Road in Auckland is synonymous with a variety of excellent Asian cuisines – in particular, Chinese cuisines. One who has never driven down the ‘Dom’ (as it is affectionately known by some) will be entranced…
Read MoreRecipe: Fresh aromatic herbs enhance the flavour of this pork dish and there is nothing more kiwi than kumara and peas. Try this recipe from our own resident foodie Brigitte.
Read MoreThe myth of wonky fruit and vegetables. By Sophie Gilmour This is a tale about not judging a book by its cover, and you’ll have to taste it to believe it. Vegetables, like most things, were not all created equal. I think we can agree that a potato or a yam would have difficulty in […]
Read MoreThe cook in all of us would agree that sage in an underrated yet essential ingredient; a forgotten herb that has been somewhat overshadowed by its leafy counterparts.
The distinctively savoury flavour of sage makes many dishes come alive. Whether it is used in roasting chicken, flavouring beetroot or partnered with walnuts and cauliflower, sage offers earthy notes and taste dimensions.