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Budget Busters•Family•Lifestyle

Best Budget Tips: Making food last longer

March 30, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Make the most of your weekly shop For many of us, a weekly shop is the most time-efficient shopping option. But fresh food can often have a shorter shelf life, so instead of having great produce all week, it all...

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Autumn•Cooks•Spring•Summer•Winter

Slow-cooked Lamb Shanks with Figs & Walnuts

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This delicious dish from Kiwi favourite Allyson Gofton looks, tastes and smells like autumn on a plate. The slow cooking leaves the meat tender and falling off the bone, while the taste and texture of the fig and the quince...

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Blog•Food•Lifestyle

Handy food guide: Keeping an invalid happy

March 29, 2017 by Catherine Milford 2 Comments

I’ve had my fair share of spills and trips over the years, but I’ve never actually been an invalid. Until now. The very word for me spells it out – I’m invalid. As in, not valid. For anything. Anything that’s remotely...

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Blog•Lifestyle

How to feed a foodie

March 28, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Feed us – we like it! One of the slightly ironic things about being a temporarily immobilised food writer and cook is that, no matter how wonderful, kind and helpful friends are, not that many actually want to make you...

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Eats•Media/Press

Hospital food horror!

by Catherine Milford No Comments

When being in hospital makes you sick No-one likes being in hospital. It’s unfamiliar, you’re in pain or feeling terrible (or both), you have none of your creature comforts, and you’re utterly reliant on strangers to do everything for you....

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Blog•Family

Feeding the family – a complex affair

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Dinner times for older kids is way harder than the toddler stage! Before I start, I want to clarify: from the beginning, there has been one family rule. The food is put on the table; everyone eats it. If you...

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Budget Busters

Best budget tips: Supermarket Shopping

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Do you have trouble sticking to your budget at the supermarket? For me, supermarket shopping is my Achilles heel: I love looking at what’s available, what’s new, seeing what seasonal fruit and vegetables are in. But the down side of...

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Blog•Eats•Food

Nailing the perfect noodle soup

March 27, 2017 by Catherine Milford 2 Comments

Growing up in the Yorkshire town of Sheffield, England in the ’70s and ’80s, I was of the belief that Asian food consisted of little more than the local Chinese and Indian takeaways. It wasn’t until I moved to London...

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Eats•Food•Media/Press

Everybody loves eel!

January 28, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Did you know that our New Zealand eel has become a much sought-after export, especially in New York? Kiwi journalist Susan Edmonds asked us what we thought for this Sunday Star Times feature. http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/90708055/new-yorkers-develop-a-taste-for-kiwi-eels What do you think? Would you...

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Healthy recipes•Main Courses

Cook the risotto (full-width post)

December 13, 2016 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Risotto is one of those dishes that we love to eat, but neither my father nor mother have the patience to make often. It takes about 25 minutes of careful stirring, and every few minutes adding a half cup of...

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Blog•Tips

Nutritional rich salads

October 23, 2016 by Catherine Milford No Comments

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Blog

This is a Video Post

October 13, 2016 by Catherine Milford No Comments

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Uncategorised

September 23, 2016 by Catherine Milford No Comments

SIGN UP TO WIN! Simply join our weekly e-newsletter up to be in our 12 Days of Christmas Foodie Feast giveaway bonanza. There’s tasty prizes that will help your holiday go with even more of a swing, as well as...

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Uncategorised

WIN! Sweet heaven – I’ve got a bonus prize!

by Catherine Milford No Comments

So technically, my 12 Days of Foodie Feasts is over – but it’s the season of giving and goodwill, and someone’s going to get very lucky with this giveaway! A couple of months ago, I was approached by the...

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Blog

This is a Gallery Post

September 19, 2016 by Catherine Milford No Comments

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Blog

This is Audio Post

September 12, 2016 by Catherine Milford No Comments

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Blog•Tips

10 Delicious Burgers

September 1, 2016 by Catherine Milford No Comments

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Tips

How to pick the perfect avocado

August 30, 2016 by Catherine Milford No Comments

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Blog•Tips

Fast weeknight dinners

August 28, 2016 by Catherine Milford No Comments

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Blog

Healthy snacks

August 26, 2016 by Catherine Milford No Comments

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Blog•Tips

Eggs with spinach

August 25, 2016 by Catherine Milford No Comments

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Blog•Tips

Delicious pies

August 20, 2016 by Catherine Milford No Comments

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alcohol•Events•Food News•Health

Always Graze when you Liaise

March 8, 2018 by Catherine Milford 1 Comment

OK hands up – who enjoys a few light beverages when out with friends? Yep, my hand’s up too. And I’ve certainly had my times when ‘eating’s cheating’ has meant I’ve come home very much the worse for wear. It’s...

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Dairy•Food•Food News•Sweet treats

Lewis Road Creamery commits to free range eggs

July 13, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Lewis Road announces commitment to free range eggs I’ve been a fan of Lewis Road Creamery since it began, and now this delightful Kiwi dairy brand has taken another giant step forward with the announcement that it will use only free...

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Eats•Lifestyle•Restaurants•Restaurants and Cafes

Behind the scenes at Cassia

September 14, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

To restaurant lovers, Sid and Chand Sahwarat need little introduction. The owners of two Auckland restaurants – fine dining eatery Sidart, and modern Indian cuisine Cassia – have a fistful of awards under their belt. Cassia has been named Supreme...

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Cooks•Drinks•International•Travel

Tamarind Beverage

June 4, 2017 by Catherine Milford 1 Comment

TAMARIND BEVERAGE Tamer Hindi Makes about 10½ cups/2½ litres Preparation time: 20–30 mins; Resting time: 3 hrs Tamarind is a contraction of the Arabic term tamer hindi which means “Indian date.” It is actually the name given to the syrup,...

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Beef•Cooks•Food News•Win

WIN! Silver Fern Farms Inspiration Prize Pack

October 12, 2017 by Catherine Milford 41 Comments

Regular readers of my blog will know that I’m passionate about supporting our local produce. Food and drink that’s grown here, made here, curated here and sold here has to be the first place we go if we want to...

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Culinary competitions/awards•Eats•Food News•Restaurants and Cafes

3 Kiwi chefs in line for international award

June 19, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

There’s nothing I love more than a Kiwi success story – unless of course it’s three Kiwi success stories! Two Kiwi chefs from New Zealand’s top award winning restaurants and another about to launch his own, have been selected as...

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Cooks•For the kids•Special Occasion•Sweet treats•Video

Jess’s Mother’s Day Apple Tarts

May 11, 2017 by Catherine Milford 2 Comments

Nothing says ‘I love you Mum’ more than making her something with your own hands. My daughter Jess came up with the idea for these cute little tarts that are wonderfully tasty, but really easy to make. Jess used our...

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Budget Busters•Family•Lifestyle

Best Budget Tips: Making food last longer

March 30, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

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Cooks•Dairy Free•Family meals•Gluten Free•Healthy•Salads•Spring•Vegetable sides•Vegetarian

Asparagus, Kumara, Walnut & Parmesan Salad

September 18, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

I’m a huge asparagus fan, and I’m beginning to see it in the shops again – a certain sign that spring’s on its way, even if the stormy weather doesn’t make it seem that way! This salad is super-tasty, and...

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Blog•Eats•Food News•Restaurants and Cafes•Seasonal

Josh Emett’s Takapuna love affair

November 16, 2017 by Catherine Milford No Comments

Kiwi Masterchef judge, restaurateur and author Josh Emett is a familiar face to even the most casual Kiwi food lover. He famously worked with culinary superstar Gordon Ramsay at Claridge’s in London, but now Josh prefers to call his native...

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