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.
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To 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 MoreBrigitte Kriehn Demonstrator and Showroom Consultant Resident Foodie Favourite technology to cook with: Sous Vide Favourite food to eat: A classic baked fish with steamed vegetables.
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Nutmeg (Myristica Fragrans); a spice of contrasts and depth – warm and sweet yet ever so slightly peppery. This faithful pantry staple is often reserved for baking, pies or the annual eggnog because it packs a fragrant punch, but nutmeg has a deviant and expensive past that may surprise you. Emerald Gilmour enlightens us on the deep culinary history of nutmeg…
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