Fennel seed and other such things

Letting some fennel plants go to seed, (accidentally or on purpose), will ensure you have fresh fennel seeds to use in dishes.

Letting some fennel plants go to seed, (accidentally or on purpose), will ensure you have fresh fennel seeds to use in dishes.

A little creative plating can help expensive berries feed many mouths … and it looks so festive!

Fresh bay, strongly aromatic, like pine needles, eucalypt and lemon all crushed together, with a scattering of floral blossoms on top.

Waiheke Island has lost the wonderful Ringawera Bakery. The last bake was Sunday, and like many islanders I now have a freezer full of Patrick Griffiths bread which is going to have to do me for some time. That’s it for now. After nearly 8 years, the quirky café and bakery much loved by locals…

A handful of really useful tips.

Rich, creamy and intensely coconutty. Here’s the low-down on all things coconut.

There’s nothing more annoying than a recipe that calls for 1 shallot (or 2, 3, 4…).
How much is that?
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