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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...

Reading time: 7 min

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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...

Reading time: 3 min

Book reviews•Books•Christmas•Cookbooks

Christmas in a Kiwi cookbook: gift ideas for everyone

November 10, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

The leadup to Christmas is one of my favourite times of year, in no small part because it’s usually when the best cookbooks come out! This year is no exception, and I’ve been awed and inspired in equal measure by...

Reading time: 4 min

Baking•Books•Cooks•Gluten Free

Gluten Free Fennel Seed & Pancetta Damper

October 3, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I must confess, I’m not a natural baker. I’d really like to be, but I’m terminally guilty of going off-piste with recipes – and in baking, that’s a real no-no! With Silvia Colloca’s latest book, Love, Laugh, Bake! however, I...

Reading time: 1 min

Beef•Books•Cookbooks•Cooks•Dairy Free•Dinner ideas•Family meals•Healthy recipes•Main Courses

Smoky BBQ Beef & Vegetables with Tomato Dressing

by Catherine Milford No Comments

I’m firmly of the belief that if we are all a bit more mindful of what and how we eat, the number of people suffering from digestive complaints would at least halve. Whether it’s the relatively minor (but still uncomfortable)...

Reading time: 2 min

Books•Budget Busters•Cookbooks•Fruit•Grow your own•Health•Healthy

Make your own Apple Cider Vinegar

September 28, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Sarah Wilson is well known for her ability to squeeze the absolute most out of every ingredient, saving money and giving us some fantastic food in the process. This recipe, from her latest book, shows how to make apple cider...

Reading time: 1 min

Autumn•Books•Cheese•Cookbooks•Dinner ideas•Main Courses•Reads•Seasonal•Vegetarian

Cheesy Cauliflower & Leek Bread Pudding

September 25, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

This is one of Lauraine Jacobs’ favourite recipes from her book, Always Delicious. Pop it in the oven, set up your favourite movie and enjoy a family night in. Perfect. “Everybody loves the sort of food that is a one-pot...

Reading time: 2 min

Blog•Book reviews•Books•Drinks•Food•International•Lifestyle•Reads•Wine

Stuck for a Christmas gift? Check out my top foodie books

December 17, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

What do you get the friend/workmate/partner/family member who has everything? If they love food, you’ll never go wrong with a good book. Perhaps you’re after a good present just for yourself? Either way, a beautiful cookbook makes a gift that...

Reading time: 9 min

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