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Jams and Chutneys Mint is such a great summer herb; growing your own is so easy too (it must be, or there’s no way I’d be able to grow it!) It does need to be harnessed or it’ll take over your herb bed,...
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Garlic & Dill Pickle
Last night, I was invited to a pickling masterclass by Joe McClure, owner and operator of Detroit-based McClures Pickles. My daughter was quite amused: ‘Surely you just need vinegar, sugar and a few spices Mum?’ Well – yes. But watching...
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For some, summer means the beach, swimming, camping, long, balmy evenings. For me – well, yes, all that too. But summer in my world is a taste. It tastes like cherries, apricots, barbecued sweetcorn, juicy watermelon and fresh fish, caught...
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Possibly my favourite book of preserves in recent years, Kirsten Day’s In A Jam has some really gorgeous recipes for jams, marmalades and jellies. (And curds, and cordials.) This light and flavoursome jelly is delightful over summer, and makes a...
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What’s on the dessert table at your place this year? Chelsea Sugar asked me to come up with a few alternative ideas for Christmas this year, and while we had a great time recipe testing everything, I think this one...
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Venison is one of those meats that pairs beautifully with several flavours, and one of my favourite combinations is venison with beetroot and kumara. Aaron Ballantyne, head chef at multi award-winning Nelson restaurant Hopgoods has taken this exact combination and made...
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It’s tamarillo time! These deliciously sweet and tangy fruits are in season in New Zealand between March and September, and if you’re lucky enough to have access to a tree, there are worse things you can do than make this...
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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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