Pavlova with L&P Jelly and Kiwifruit
Recipe by Vicki Ravlich-Horan There is not a more classic dessert than a pav! Growing up, neighbourhood BBQs were a regular occurrence in our street and Shirley Morrison was the Pav Queen. I remember them coming in one of two ways, topped with Kiwifruit or jelly crystals. This was well before freeze dried fruit powders […]
Introducing Reggie’s
Words by Denise Irvine, Images by Ashlee DeCaires “You can have anything you want, whenever you want,” says Mat Pedley as he takes a tour of Reggie’s, the bold new addition to the hospitality stable established by himself, John Moughan and Alex Hudson. Reggie’s is on the rooftop above Made Market, in Hamilton East, occupying […]
Treasuring the Past for a Sustainable Future
Words Megan Lyon Images Ashlee DeCaires “I really love textiles,” says Jo MacIntosh, smiling as she selects a fine-textured linen sheet from a neat stack held by an antique French armoire. “It’s cool in summer and warm in winter. So perfect, and you’ll never go back to regular sheets again. Its monogram speaks of another […]
Trofie al Pesto
Recipe by Simone Saglia (from The Trading Post) Images by Brydie Thompson Hailing form the western region of Liguria, the word trofie (pronounced trof·ee·eh) comes from the Ligurian word strufuggiâ, meaning ‘to rub’. This is a reference to how the dough is shaped by rolling and rubbing on a wooden board. Pasta Dough 2 cups flour (250g) […]
Audi Day Out
Words and images Vicki Ravlich-Horan People often think my life is very glamourous, filled with events, long lunches and the like. The truth is there are an awful lot of dishes, eating leftovers and time spent in front of a computer. Although I can see where the confusion lies when my feed is filled with […]
Thorne Group -Building on a Legacy
Words Liz French Images Byrdie Thompson Now in its 18th year, Thorne Group determinedly upholds the values Bob Thorne lived by when he started developing and building homes in Tauranga in the late 1990s. Formally established in 2007, Thorne Group (TG) Homes is run by Bob’s children and close friends. Bob and Judy Thorne […]
Cheese & Pepper Puffs
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan Image Brydie Thompson These savoury choux puffs can be deep fried or baked to create a beautiful cheesy pepper puff that make a wonderful canapé. 1 cup water 100 g butter 1 cup flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper, ground 1 cup tasty cheddar, grated 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated […]
GREEN THINGS & GREBICHE
Recipe and Images by Fiona Hugues Just the word gribiche (pron: gree-beesh) conjures up fancy plates, plucked, peeled and poached green whatnots carefully laid out to be admired by wowed guests. It’s a swanky old French recipe for a saucy combination of basically cold egg and mustard but with posh add-ins like shallots, cornichons and […]
Made It
Words Denise Irvine, Images Ashlee DeCaires I’ve been a Made Market regular since opening day last November, joining the vast crowds through its new front doors on Grey Street, Hamilton East, and probably contributing to the local traffic jam over that weekend. There is a lot to like about the transformation of the rambling Waikato […]
Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires These work well with dark chocolate chips instead of the white chocolate, although they can’t then claim to be double chocolate cookies then, which is what I also told my sister when she said they didn’t even need the chocolate. Feel free to omit and change the name! Makes […]