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It’s 1839, honey! A taste of something special

November 1, 2019 by Catherine Milford No Comments

New Zealand may be a young country, but it has a fascinating history, much of which has significant bearing on the food we enjoy today. Take Mary Bumby, for example. In 1839, Mary took a chance. Instead of packing hats...

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Homemade Mint Sauce

October 29, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

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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Blog•Cooks•Dairy Free•Gluten Free•Healthy•International•Jams and Chutneys•Snacks•Vegetable sides•Vegetarian

Garlic & Dill Pickle

March 6, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

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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In season: Yummy Cherry & Cardamom Jam

January 10, 2018 by Catherine Milford No Comments

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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Jasmine Tea & Ginger Jelly

December 24, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

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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Baking•Christmas•Cooks•Desserts•Jams and Chutneys•Special Occasion•Summer•Sweet treats

Pink Princess Pavlova

December 7, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

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 Roast with Pepper Crust, with Kumara & Beetroot Salad

August 4, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

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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Autumn•Cooks•Jams and Chutneys•Vegetarian

Tamarillo Jam

May 15, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

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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