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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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Culinary competitions/awards•Eating around New Zealand•Food News•International•Restaurants•Restaurants and Cafes

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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Eating around New Zealand•Events•Family•International•Special Occasion•Vegetarian

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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Dairy Free•Eating around New Zealand•Eats•Food News•Healthy•Restaurants•vegan•Vegetarian

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...
Reading time: 3 min
Culinary competitions/awards•Eating around New Zealand•Food News•International

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...
Reading time: 4 min
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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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