NZ Champions of Cheese Trophy Winners 2018
Champion cheeses up for grabs
Making a perfect jus
Ohhhh – little sticky nuggets of goo, how I love thee.
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Amaretti – almond cookies with crunch
Crunchy crumbs – just the thing to top fruit or sprinkle in a trifle!
Baked Figs with Baby Mozzarella
Oh my goodness, these are the sweetest things, pretty to look at and gorgeous to eat.
Cordis Hotel enters a new era
Cordis Hotels & Resorts is the new top-drawer global brand of the Langham Hospitality Group. Lucky for Auckland being one of the first in the group to have a hotel elevated to this level.
Summer days drawing to an end
As it turns out, 18 lettuce seedlings in a 30cm x 30cm planter is actually quite excessive.
Buffalo bliss
Mini buffalo mozzarella balls are so cute but treat them carefully because they are wondrously soft.
Dill
Dill is a tricky little devil. It looks so innocent, all soft fronds and sweet anise scent, but it packs a potent punch, and the taste lingers. That makes it perfect with oily fish such as salmon.
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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.
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Watermelon
Chilled, juicy and sweet, watermelon is the quintessential summer snack.
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Beer Fest in Christchurch
We rocked the The Great Kiwi Beer Festival with beer cocktails and spicy food.
Bananarama in Rocky Bay!
If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes …
Hoppin’ hot
We will be setting lips smacking this weekend as we tinker with fire and spice at The Great Kiwi Beer Festival.
Baked Peppers with Feta
Here’s a quickie for midweek. Team these peppers with a grain salad and leafy greens for a healthy meal.
The Drunken Nanny
Goat cheese worth celebrating: The Drunken Nanny produces a sensational range. This little beauty travelled from Wairarapa to Waiheke.
New season garlic is here. Get chomping!
All your medicine in a pearly white clove: antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, anti-fungal, antioxidant = GARLIC.
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Jersey bennes meet Curious Croppers
Never throw out a cooked potato – look at what you can do with them!
Private cheffing on Waiheke
Need a caterer for special events on Waiheke?
No rants this week
Nuggety fudgy freshly dug spuds. Mmmmm.
Sizzled potatoes – all buttery, crunchy and golden
You can get all fancy and give the potatoes a quick toss in the pan, and with a bit of luck they’ll all end up back in the pan. Otherwise, follow the 2-second rule, or whistle in the dog.
Vegans being starved out
Hobby horse: We all deserve to eat, but let’s make it easy on our hosts.
Goodbye luncheon sausage
Hobby horse: Just think what you are doing every time you stuff a slice of luncheon sausage, saveloy or chipolata in your child’s mouth … and what healthy option you could replace it with.
Scones – how much should you pay for one?
Hobby horse: Make your own at a fraction of the price.
Baked Tortilla Crisps & Toasted Sesame Bagels
These handy little snacky things are just the ticket to serve with dips and dunks.
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