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King Pie of New Zealand! Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Award winner announced

July 30, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

It’s official – Patrick Lam, of Patrick’s Pies in Tauranga, has been crowned the Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Award winner for a record-breaking seventh year in a row! Patrick has always dreamed of telling his grandchildren that he was the...

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A night at Nanam

June 12, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Four years ago, Jessabel Granada, along with her partner Andrew Soriano, took a brave step and created Nanam, a small restaurant in central Auckland that sold proper Filipino food. Now based in Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Nanam has evolved from an...

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Get some fire in ya belly at Wendy’s!

May 21, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

New Dragonator sauce spices up the popular bacon burger I LOVE bacon, and it’s no secret that I love a dirty burger! Putting a good burger together that really hits the spot can take a bit of skill – so sometimes...

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Outstanding NZ Food Producer award winners announced

March 20, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

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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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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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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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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Kiwi chef wins World Tapas Champs in Spain

November 16, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Like many Aucklanders, I’ve whiled away many an hour or two at Bellota, Peter Gordon’s tapas joint at SkyCity on Federal Street. It’s a fantastic place to enjoy a drink or two, watch the colourful Auckland scene and tuck into...

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More vegan options on offer at The Coffee Club

October 30, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

An increased demand for vegan dishes has led one of New Zealand’s largest and fastest growing café brands to expand its menu – only months after introducing its first vegan dishes. The Coffee Club New Zealand is introducing five new...

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Are Diwali Festival’s ‘healthy food options’ politically incorrect?

October 17, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

The vivid colours of Diwali take over the heart of Auckland this weekend for the 17th Auckland Diwali Festival. This fun, free, family-friendly festival takes place in Aotea Square and Queen St on Saturday, 20 and Sunday, 21 October, from midday...

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Try something new on World Vegan Day

October 2, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

The Sugar Club looks to challenge perceptions this World Vegan Day Have you ever wondered what the whole vegan thing is about? Maybe, like many, you work on the assumption that something without any animal products at all means sacrificing...

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Auckland’s finest French Cafe acquired by Sid and Chand Sahwarat

May 23, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

There’s a changing of the guard at one of New Zealand’s most iconic restaurants The French Cafe. Leading New Zealand restaurateurs Sid and Chand Sahrawat are about to add the famous Auckland restaurant to their already impressive stable of eateries....

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Wendy’s launches Mexican Tequila burger

February 24, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

A taste from ‘across the border’ I’ve written before about my love for a good burger; now I’m off to try the latest idea – tequila in a burger. Tequila in a burger? That’s right, Wendy’s NZ has launched a...

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Revealed: What are we shopping for this summer?

January 31, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

January is already gearing up to be the hottest month in New Zealand since 1908, and Kiwis around the country are doing everything they can to stay cool, hydrated and be sun smart. Countdown has analysed their summer sales data...

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Dinner In The Sky comes to Auckland with Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne

January 28, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Exclusive pre-launch party heralds international flying pop-up restaurant While the rest of the country has to wait another ten days at least, to experience this major breakthrough in Champagne, Guests of Dinner in the Sky will be treated to an...

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Labour Weekend: Countdown reveals top sellers

October 21, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

This weekend, as Kiwis all around the country celebrate Labour Weekend, Countdown’s sales data reveals what we are stocking-up on. While the weather hasn’t been playing ball for those of us enjoying a bit of extra time off, Labour Weekend...

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Fantastic Ice Cream Feasts at Giapo

October 19, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I’m incredibly proud of some of the innovative food producers in New Zealand. As a nation I believe we punch well above our weight, and we are lucky enough not just to have fantastic produce, but incredibly clever chefs and...

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Best Ora King Salmon 2017 Dish in NZ Announced

October 17, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

For the second year in a row, Marc Soper has won the Best Ōra King Dish New Zealand at the annual Ōra King Awards. Announced at the Ōra King Awards ceremony held in Tokyo yesterday, Marc Soper’s creation “Japanese inspired...

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Takapuna: Auckland’s newest food hotspot

October 12, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I don’t know about anyone else, but for my husband Trev and I, date nights are a rare event. With kids’ sports, work and general life getting in the way, the idea of going out, just the two of us,...

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