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Why the Stars & Stripes this week?

Well, after a week that’s seen packs of wild animals resembling lions roaming the streets around Auckland’s Viaduct, and the breaking of Burgergate, and people shaking the moths out of bright red socks and Champagne sales soaring … it’s all gone a bit bonkers. 4th July is approaching, and that’s the time Americans like to chow down […]

Eating in the ‘Ham

This is flatters flatbread as eaten in the 'Ham!

Cinnamon Baked Tamarillos

Yum! Brown sugar tames the bitter edge of tamarillos.

Tamarillo Salsa

This has got a nice little bite – perfect for balancing rich dishes, or thread it through plain yoghurt for a creamy version.

Tamarillos – golden and red beauties

When I grew up these little beauties were called tree tomatoes. Where does the name tamarillo come from?

Best Burgers

I think the picture says it all: a homemade burger stuffed full of succulent deliciousness. Yes!

Winter Cooking Class Special running through July!

Get your skates on and set a date to come to Waiheke for our Winter White Cooking Class Special.

Julie Biuso At Home – do you have a copy?

Award-winning book – get yours signed with a dedication.

Pie Time

Be a pie nerd and get the lowdown on making great pastry.

Knives – a good one lasts a lifetime

A blunt knife is way more dangerous than a sharp one. True or false? Absolutely true!

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Yippee! Shared Kitchen gets another gong!

We’re celebrating here because we have received exciting news: Shared Kitchen took out 2nd place in Best Website in the World in the Gourmand Awards held at the weekend in Yantai, China.