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Books 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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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...
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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...
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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)...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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