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Beef•Blog•Budget Busters•Dinner ideas•Family meals•Main Courses•Takeaway and delivery

I got Fed…

March 22, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

There seems no doubt – ready-to-eat meals are here to stay. We’re a busy bunch, so for many who want to eat well and get some variety in their dinners, having food made to order is a lifesaver. There are...

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Baking•Breakfasts and brunches•Cheese•Cookbooks•Low carb•Vegetarian

Low carb Bagels

March 20, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I know, right? You’re going low carb and you can have BAGELS, slurped in cheese, smoked salmon and oil? Well yes, according to the team behind What The Fat?, a book of low-carb, healthy fat recipes that I’ve been using...

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Culinary competitions/awards•Eating around New Zealand•Food News•Lifestyle

Outstanding NZ Food Producer award winners announced

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You know all those stickers you see on produce? Sadly some of them aren’t all they promise – which it’s why it’s so important to know what you’re looking for. These ones you can see are 100% genuine – and...

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Blog•Dinner ideas•Family meals•For the kids•Main Courses

Making a date with HelloFresh

March 14, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I’ll be honest: I’m not great at having other people tell me what I’m going to make for dinner. My kitchen is my happy place; I love cooking, finding what’s in the fridge, and generally making it up as I...

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Eats•Food News•Healthy•Sweet treats

Thanks honey! Taranaki’s sweetest secret

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The days are still beautiful and sunny, we’re having a stunning start to autumn – and I’m coughing and spluttering like a 60-a-day hack. My chest hurts, I’m a bit grumpy and wowsers am I tired. What a perfect time...

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Baking•Dairy Free•Gluten Free•Healthy recipes•Keto•Low carb•Recipes•Snacks and nibbles•Sugar free•vegan

Crunchy Keto Nut Crackers

March 5, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I came up with these after having a play with a recipe given to me by a friend on a girls’ weekend. Although it ticks a lot of ‘good’ boxes (it’s keto, paleo, healthy etc etc.), they are a win...

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Chocolate•Cookbooks•Desserts•Keto•Low carb•Recipes•Sweet treats

Low carb sweet treat: Chocolate Mousse

March 1, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Yep, you read that right! This recipe comes from What the Fat? Recipes, a book of low-carb, healthy fat cooking created for people wanting to eat a low-carb or keto diet. It’s definitely more of a ‘sometimes’ food if you’re...

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Desserts•Eating around New Zealand•Family•Restaurants and Cafes•Sweet treats•Takeaway and delivery•Uncategorised

Happy birthday to Krispy Kreme!

February 24, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Can you believe it’s been a year since the first Krispy Kreme doughnut shop opened in New Zealand? I went to their opening day at the store in Manukau – their biggest ever store opening worldwide – and it was...

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Beef•Chicken•Dinner ideas•Eating around New Zealand•International•Lamb•Restaurants

Asado chargrill burger joint opens in Auckland

February 22, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

When there’s a new eatery in town, I’m always on hand to check it out! I love the meld of international cuisines in New Zealand, and I particularly like it when the food feels and tastes authentic. So of course,...

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Baking•Chocolate•For the kids•Recipes•Snacks•Sweet treats

Scrumptious Choc Chip Cookies

February 19, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Every home has a special recipe; in our house, this is the one everyone asks for when my daughter Jess is around. Whether we’re just home for the weekend, or my son’s whole rugby team pitches up for a feed,...

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Chocolate•Dairy•Desserts•Sweet treats

Lewis Road Creamery’s cool new ice cream flavour

by Catherine Milford No Comments

Ah, Lewis Road Creamery – you always know how to take a good thing and make it even tastier! The latest creation out of this Kiwi dairy favourite is their own unique take on the classic combo of mint and...

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Book reviews•Books•Reads

Read anything good lately? NZ Booklovers Awards shortlist announced

February 18, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I absolutely love a good book, and I’m usually first in line to find out more when a new book is released. I do object, however, to spending any of my precious life minutes reading a book that just isn’t...

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Book reviews•Budget Busters•Chicken•Cookbooks•Dairy Free•Dinner ideas•Healthy•Keto•Recipes•Soups and casseroles

Crispy Chicken in Lemongrass Broth

February 12, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I really don’t like the word ‘diet’. It’s got loads of negative connotations, the main one for me being that the word basically means we have to constrict what we eat. I don’t believe there is any one ‘diet’ that...

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In the media•Lifestyle•Media/Press•Reads

It’s all about me…

February 11, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Did I ever tell you how Eatscooksreads first began? This story isn’t technically about food; however it is about my journey into creating the website that I produce that is about food, so I reckon it still counts! When we’ve...

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Autumn•Beef•Dinner ideas•Family meals•International•Main Courses•Sauces•Slow cooker

Asian-style Beef Short Ribs

February 5, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Of all the cuisines in the entire world, Asian food has to be my favourite. While eating out, having it cooked by those who’ve spent their lives learning the art of Asian cooking, is always a treat, I really enjoy...

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Blog•Books•Eats•Environment•Health•Keto•Lifestyle

Top tasty and healthy trends for 2019

January 23, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

How are your New Years resolutions going? Fun fact: ‘Lose weight’, ‘exercise more’ and ‘eat more healthily’ are in the top ten list of most popular New Years resolutions – but they aren’t all that easy to keep to! At...

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Budget Busters•Dairy Free•Gluten Free•Healthy•Keto•vegan•Vegetable sides•Vegetarian

Cauliflower Rice

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This is super simple, tastes amazing and is a staple on the keto diet. It’s also a great filler for anyone wanting to cut down on carbs without losing that sensation of feeling something substantial. Feel free to add your...

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Cheese•Dinner ideas•Eats•Kids•Main Courses•Takeaway and delivery

What’s your official summer pizza flavour?

January 21, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Wow, the school holidays can feel long for parents! Much as I love my kids, January can feel like a very long month – especially when it comes to catering for hungry teenagers! It’s quite the juggle, trying to incorporate...

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Cooks•Dinner ideas•Family meals•For the kids•Pork•Summer

Sticky Bourbon Pork Ribs

January 3, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Summer or winter, lunch or dinner – there’s no such thing as the wrong time to eat these ribs! A little preparation goes a long way here, so if you can get organised enough to get them in the marinade...

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Blog•Christmas•Family•Food thoughts•Lifestyle•Seasonal

Bringing in a happy, healthy 2019

December 27, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Hi and a (rather belated) Merry Christmas to you all! The sun is finally out in New Zealand (the top half, anyway) after what was apparently the wettest Christmas Eve since 1962, and everyone’s starting to roll on back to...

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Christmas•Dairy Free•Dinner ideas•Family meals•Fish•Gluten Free•Healthy recipes•Main Courses•Salads•Seafood•Special Occasion•Summer

Simple Salmon Share Plate

by Catherine Milford No Comments

This is my absolute favourite plate for an informal meal or get-together. The eggs and beans can be prepared in advance, and it’s an easy way to feed a crowd with minimal effort! Simple Salmon Share Plate Ready in 20...

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Budget Busters•Environment•Health•Lifestyle•Tips

How to keep your reusable bags clean

December 19, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

It’s all very well going plastic free, but when you’re stacking your raw meat in a bag, do you ever wonder if it’s going to make the bag unusable as a result? Bacterial infection is a real thing, and the...

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Cooks•Dairy Free•Desserts•Drinks•Fruit•Gluten Free•Recipes•Summer•Sweet treats•Teas & Coffees

Strawberry & Mango Granita

December 10, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I’m an ardent tea lover. When I say ‘ardent tea lover’, I’m talking about the type of person who would make sure the teabags were saved from a sinking ship; if I had to take just a couple of items...

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Baking•Christmas•Desserts•Recipes•Special Occasion•Sweet treats

Lemon Yule Log

by Catherine Milford No Comments

Feeding a crowd this Christmas? This Lemon Yule Log from Le Cordon Bleu. Don’t be put off by the Cordon Bleu thing – it’s actually not that hard at all! It does take a bit of time – but ooh...

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alcohol•Christmas•Drinks and cocktails•Eating around New Zealand•Eats•Events•Recipes•Seasonal

Christmas Breeze Cocktail

December 9, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Need a break from the Christmas chaos? I know I do! While I’m on cooking duty this year (aren’t I always?), I’ll definitely be enjoying a cocktail or two – including this delicious-sounding Christmas Breeze cocktail, courtesy of the creative...

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alcohol•Drinks•Drinks and cocktails•Food News•Wine•wine and drinks

Can you? Toi Toi releases low-alcohol Sauvignon Blanc

by Catherine Milford No Comments

Ever wanted a delicious wine, but don’t want to drink too much alcohol, or take a whole bottle to the party? Finally, there’s an answer to this perennial issue: Toi Toi wines has released New Zealand’s lowest alcohol Sauvignon Blanc,...

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alcohol•Events•Food News•Health

Always Graze when you Liaise

March 8, 2018 by Catherine Milford 1 Comment

OK hands up – who enjoys a few light beverages when out with friends? Yep, my hand’s up too. And I’ve certainly had my times when ‘eating’s cheating’ has meant I’ve come home very much the worse for wear. It’s...

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Dairy•Food•Food News•Sweet treats

Lewis Road Creamery commits to free range eggs

July 13, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Lewis Road announces commitment to free range eggs I’ve been a fan of Lewis Road Creamery since it began, and now this delightful Kiwi dairy brand has taken another giant step forward with the announcement that it will use only free...

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Eats•Lifestyle•Restaurants•Restaurants and Cafes

Behind the scenes at Cassia

September 14, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

To restaurant lovers, Sid and Chand Sahwarat need little introduction. The owners of two Auckland restaurants – fine dining eatery Sidart, and modern Indian cuisine Cassia – have a fistful of awards under their belt. Cassia has been named Supreme...

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Cooks•Drinks•International•Travel

Tamarind Beverage

June 4, 2017 by Catherine Milford 1 Comment

TAMARIND BEVERAGE Tamer Hindi Makes about 10½ cups/2½ litres Preparation time: 20–30 mins; Resting time: 3 hrs Tamarind is a contraction of the Arabic term tamer hindi which means “Indian date.” It is actually the name given to the syrup,...

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Beef•Cooks•Food News•Win

WIN! Silver Fern Farms Inspiration Prize Pack

October 12, 2017 by Catherine Milford 41 Comments

Regular readers of my blog will know that I’m passionate about supporting our local produce. Food and drink that’s grown here, made here, curated here and sold here has to be the first place we go if we want to...

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Culinary competitions/awards•Eats•Food News•Restaurants and Cafes

3 Kiwi chefs in line for international award

June 19, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

There’s nothing I love more than a Kiwi success story – unless of course it’s three Kiwi success stories! Two Kiwi chefs from New Zealand’s top award winning restaurants and another about to launch his own, have been selected as...

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Cooks•For the kids•Special Occasion•Sweet treats•Video

Jess’s Mother’s Day Apple Tarts

May 11, 2017 by Catherine Milford 2 Comments

Nothing says ‘I love you Mum’ more than making her something with your own hands. My daughter Jess came up with the idea for these cute little tarts that are wonderfully tasty, but really easy to make. Jess used our...

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Beef•Blog•Budget Busters•Dinner ideas•Family meals•Main Courses•Takeaway and delivery

I got Fed…

March 22, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

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Cooks•Dairy Free•Family meals•Gluten Free•Healthy•Salads•Spring•Vegetable sides•Vegetarian

Asparagus, Kumara, Walnut & Parmesan Salad

September 18, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I’m a huge asparagus fan, and I’m beginning to see it in the shops again – a certain sign that spring’s on its way, even if the stormy weather doesn’t make it seem that way! This salad is super-tasty, and...

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Blog•Eats•Food News•Restaurants and Cafes•Seasonal

Josh Emett’s Takapuna love affair

November 16, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Kiwi Masterchef judge, restaurateur and author Josh Emett is a familiar face to even the most casual Kiwi food lover. He famously worked with culinary superstar Gordon Ramsay at Claridge’s in London, but now Josh prefers to call his native...

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