Oui … I’m Not French
Words and images by Fiona Hugues Au contraire! But after 25 years (or so) cohabitating with a bona fide, born and raised in a small village outside of Paris Frenchman, I think I have endured the right to share my stylist’s version of what is in fact, Frenchy and chic. To condense this gourmand saga, […]
Everyday Eatery
Breakfast this morning is at Everyday Eatery, and it is a beautiful plate of guacamole, fried mushrooms, truffle mushroom puree, poached egg and lots of herbs, layered on sourdough: happily eaten in the brand new café at Hamilton Zoo, at Rotokauri. Everyday is in the zoo’s recently opened entry precinct; the low-slung building, designed by […]
Go-To Crumbed Chicken
Recipe Harriet Boucher, Image Ashlee DeCaires The humble, versatile crumbed chicken should be one of your go-to’s. It can be a stand-alone meal, the base of a chicken Parmesan, a crunchy little canapé, or sliced to top a salad. The classic flour, egg, breadcrumb combo won’t let you down, but it doesn’t always need to […]
Picnicka
Words Denise Irvine, Images Brydie Thompson Attention to detail is everything at Picnicka. From the food to the fit-out, Tauranga’s super-relaxed new bar and grill has the sure touch of local hospitality operators Noel Cimadom and Kim Smythe. Picnicka is in the heart of the city’s CBD, the work of the husband-and-wife team that developed […]
Longing for Lasagne
Words Harriet Boucher, Images Ashlee DeCaires Growing up every birthday mum would ask what I wanted her to cook for my celebration dinner. I gave her the same answer each time – lasagne. I am a lasagne fiend and can’t ever go past it. My usual lasagne normally involves some nearly past it veggies and […]
Like a Virgin
The consumption of alcohol is falling, both globally and here in New Zealand. There are many reasons for this decline, from social media through to a more health-conscious population, especially among the younger generation. Whether you have eliminated alcohol completely, are embarking on Dry July, or just cutting down there is a growing number of […]
Ukrainian Honey Cake
Bake for Ukraine Intro Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires As we watch events unfold in Europe and the plight of Ukrainians, it’s hard not to feel helpless, but you can help. Sarah Stuart-Black, Secretary General at New Zealand Red Cross, says, “The situation in Ukraine has really touched Kiwis, who have generously supported our appeal. […]
Chocolate Cake with Orange Chilli Marmalade
This beautifully moist chocolate cake is a wonderful partner to Jane and Paul’s Orange and Chilli marmalade which beautifully balances the sweetness and gives you a jaffa hit with a twist. 1¾ cup flour 2 cups sugar ¾ cup cocoa 1½ tsp baking powder 1½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 3 eggs 1 cup […]
Digging Up the Best in the Bay
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan Like those enjoying a dip in the ocean, as the weather cools the number of visitors to the BOP dwindles to a hardy few. But could our region offer a treasure just waiting to be unearthed? Truffles, not the chocolate variety, but the prized fungi that makes chefs and gourmands swoon, are […]
Gingerbread self saucing pudding
Recipe and images Amber Bremner Self saucing pudding needs no introduction. This is an easy but delicious recipe that uses common pantry ingredients. With one exception – molasses, which brings dark complexity to the gingerbread flavours, while packing a nutritional punch as a great source of iron and calcium. Serve with vanilla icecream and watch […]