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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
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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
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Smoky BBQ Beef & Vegetables with Tomato Dressing

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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
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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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Hi, my name is Catherine Milford, and I live in Auckland, New Zealand. I’ve been a journalist for over 20 years both here and in England, and I’ve written on every topic you can think of, but EatsCooksReads focuses on my favourite: food. This blog is full of recipes I’ve written, products I’ve discovered, food books I love, restaurants I’ve reviewed and a lot besides! If you love New Zealand food, I hope you love my site.

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